If your Mercedes has suffered a rear axle CV boot failure and you catch the problem quick enough, you can save the axle without being forced to buy a new one. This DIY is a messy one, but it's...
Our retail center has an awesome new addition, and it's a way for you to pick up orders placed online without ever having to wait in line at the counter. That's right! Not only can you order your parts for pick-up at FCP Euro in Milford, CT, but you can retrieve them easily with our new...
I bought a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 on the used car market, and after just one week of ownership, the engine seized. I was on the side of the road. Here's how it happened. In this story: Why my new-to-me Mercedes engine seized What NOT to do when your car dies The crazy $$$ the dealership...
All Porsche 911s have excellent brakes from the factory, however, that performance degrades with age, especially if not cared for properly. Even the newest model air-cooled Porsche 911 is at least 20 years old at this point. Especially with rubber lines, it's a good idea to replace them to ensure...
The brake vacuum pump on the MK5 GTI (or any car with the TSI motor) is prone to failure. The main point of failure is a leaking gasket which causes a vacuum leak and directly affects braking performance. Luckily, replacement of the pump or just the seal is a straightforward process that anyone...
Your PCV system is an extremely important, yet often overlooked collection of parts that affects how well your car runs. On some cars, like our 2007 MK5 Volkswagen GTI, the PCV system is actually built into the plastic valve cover. Charles "HumbleMechanic" Sanville breaks down how the PCV system...
Let's face it, valve covers love to leak. I personally have one that needs attending to this winter. Thankfully, it's not too complex of a job on the MK5 GTI or any other car with the VW BPY engine. Whether you have an oil leak from your valve cover gasket or a vacuum leak from your PCV system,...
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is one of the greatest cars ever made. It's not just the top speed of 208 mph, or the timeless styling, or the sound, the power, the stereo, or the massaging seats, but rather an affection that's more than the sum of it's parts. I don’t mean a car you enjoy as it...
Quick! What's the first car manufacturer to pop into your head when you think of Rally Racing? If you're anything like me, you'd be thinking of a certain blue, AWD, turbo flat-four sedan with over-sized mudflaps, anti-lag, and a gigantic wing. While North American Rally is saturated with these...
If your engine is having problems running, and your diagnosis includes low fuel pressure and/or abnormally loud engine bay noises, it may be time for a new fuel pump. Most 911s have an external, electric fuel pump located right beneath and behind the fuel tank at the front of the car. It is very...