Bringing an engine to its standard operating temperature before leaning on it is the best way to increase its life. That is especially the case with engines under boost pressure, such as BMW's N20...
New to the FCP Euro catalog for 2021 is a new formulation of TRW's ceramic and non-asbestos organic brake pads, part of their Ultra line of braking components. 2020 posed everyone with unique challenges, and FCP Euro was no stranger to this. Among many other challenges presented, supply chain was...
Big SUVs require big brakes to slow them down effectively, and BMW's X5 and X6 are no exception. These sister models share the same brake components, and their service processes are identical. Because there isn't an M-badge attached to the end of their name, they use the same style single-piston...
A leaking oil filter housing isn't an uncommon problem to have on a Mk5 Volkswagen GTI. The gaskets on the housings get subjected to as much temperature change as anything else on the engine, and eventually, they dry up. A dried gasket is no match for oil pressure and will cause a leak....
The BMW E36 chassis 3-series is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get into Bavaria's best sports sedans. Nearly thirty years after their debut, they remain a great choice for a track rat, drift missile, show car, or daily driver. The popularity of the BMW E36 has spawned huge aftermarket...
A few days ago, a close friend of mine asked me a pretty simple question, "Why does FCP Euro have a motorsport program?" I gave him the standard answer, including words like credibility, relationships, and experience. He was quick to fire back, "No, really. Why do you do it?" On paper, a...
Like every modern turbocharged engine, the EA113 in the Mk5 GTI uses a vacuum pump to assist various engine bay components. The pump mounts directly to the back of the cylinder head and is driven off the back of the intake camshaft. Thanks to Volkswagen's use of a transverse engine layout, the...
A low beam headlight bulb change on an BMW F30 is a relatively job that requires only a few tools. The importance of functioning headlight bulbs isn’t something I need to go on about. They’re a primary safety feature, and without them, our cars would be useless for half of the day. This DIY also...
The air filter in your BMW is the only line of defense the engine and turbocharger have against sucking in harmful debris. The air filter will get covered in debris over time as it pulls air from outside, reducing the engine's airflow and its capability to keep harmful particles out. Even the...
When it came time to sit down and run through the many great partners that FCP Euro has had the privilege of working with every day throughout 2020, it was a daunting task. Team members from across all of FCP Euro's departments picked their nominees, made passionate arguments, and provided...
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