The BMW N55 engine has a much more robust valve cover than that of earlier generations such as the N54. However, many systems were integrated into the valve cover itself, which means that there is more to go wrong. This valve cover comes out of the box, ready to install, with all of the hardware...

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on a year defined by growth and refinement at FCP Euro. From record-breaking website traffic and expanding our parts catalog to a refreshed studio and new faces on-screen, the work put in behind the scenes has been supported by tens of...

Yes, it's that time of year. It's less than two weeks away from the holidays, and you've yet to get a gift for that special someone who obsesses over cars. Without knowing exactly what car they drive or what their car needs, what do you get them?  Tools. Think about it. Tools will be used...

Whether you're shopping for a used Porsche 996 or you already own one, there's one problem you probably hear of quite often, and that is IMS (Intermediate Shaft) bearing failure. There is one reason for this, and that is because if left unattended, IMS bearing failure can, and will, result in...

One of the easiest and most affordable performance modifications you can make to any car is a performance air intake. Not only does it allow your car to breathe more freely, adding horsepower and torque, but it will also make your Porsche 996 sound better, too. The great thing about this kit is...

The Porsche 996 is well known for cooling system issues. One of the most prevalent issues is with the genuine radiator. Instead of replacing your radiator with another one that is guaranteed to fail again in the future, replace it with this upgrade instead. Compared to the OE radiator on these...

A day ahead of the official debut at the LA Auto Show, MINI pulled the veil off of their fastest model ever—the 2020 John Cooper Works GP. Since earlier this summer, the 2020 MINI JCW GP has been out testing in the wild (including timed laps around The Ring) sporting some unique track-themed...

The coolant expansion tank on your car, although an incredibly simple component, plays a major role in the function of your cooling system. On the Porsche 996 911, these expansion tanks are known to be a weak point of the cooling system and should be replaced at the first signs of failure. If...

Here at FCP Euro, we get asked questions every day about common automotive systems and maintenance. The questions are typically straightforward, and range from simple to complex.  But sometimes, we get some really specific questions, like: "Is a supercharger or turbocharger better for making big...

The 2020 BMW X3 M Competition isn't exactly news at this point; it was unveiled earlier this year. It was ripped around Monticello Motor Club by all of the usual suspects for the initial round of reviews. However, Car and Driver just published their "Instrumented Test" of the X3 M Competition,...