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...
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...
While the previously highlighted categories of the 2020 FCP Euro Partner Appreciation Week can be interpreted in many different ways, breakout growth relates to one simple metric—sales. That’s not to say that there aren’t a host of important qualities that any partner needs to achieve breakout...
One of the most rewarding things for the team at FCP Euro is connecting with our customers. Whether it's through one of our social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, or in person at a Cars and Coffee, car show, or at the track, we love having those conversations over our...
Continuous Improvement is one of FCP Euro’s core values, and it is one of the qualities that each employee works to embody every day, from the front office to the heart of the distribution center. As individuals and as an organization, we all can learn, grow, and succeed through the process of...
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