Cooking with any type of automotive or mechanical oil is guaranteed to cause some kind of ailment. Petroleum-based oils aren’t for people, unlike conventional plant and animal oils. But plant oils...
Browsing Facebook Marketplace for deals and projects I don’t need is a daily routine. Luckily, I’m not alone in this near-obsession with finding something I can fix and enjoy for much less than it’s actually worth. I always knew I’d find something; I’ve found plenty of cars worth buying, just...
Since 1986, FCP Euro has worked to put our customers first. It's a responsibility we've always taken seriously, and one that matters even more when challenges arise.We’re sharing this update because global supply shortages are affecting oil pricing and availability across the automotive industry....
Don’t fall behind on your end-of-year seasonal maintenance. Whether you like it or not, the days are getting shorter and colder. For your vehicle, that means different driving conditions than the last several months, and you’ll need to make sure it’s prepared. The cold affects rubber parts, the...
Electrical issues are the bane of many vehicle owners. Wiring is complex and sensitive, so seeking out the root cause of an issue is something that most dread. However, many electrical issues can simply be traced to a lack of available electrical power. While a dead or dying battery may be the...
Spark plugs are more than just something you need to replace every few oil changes. Their health directly influences performance and fuel economy, making them an integral part of the engine. Choosing the right one for your application can be a hassle with many different styles and performance...
The last thing you should want for your vehicles is less power and worse fuel economy, but that’s where neglected maintenance can get you. Servicing your vehicle is the best way to avoid that, and there are lots of areas that’ll need it. Oil changes and air filter replacements are some of those...
Brake pads are one of your car's most important but misunderstood parts. They have the undeniably important task of safely slowing down your vehicle, but brake pads are far from uniform. Browsing FCP Euro’s website pages will bring up a vast array of brake pads and compounds like ceramic,...
In theory, the latest and greatest should be the best, right? If any product has eight generations, you’d be right to expect whatever it is to be good at what it’s made for, at least by now. The Volkswagen Golf, now 52 years old, hasn’t turned into a winner so much as it began as one and hasn’t...
ZF Friedrichshafen was formed in Germany just after the turn of the 20th century. Initially, ZF was dedicated to designing parts for Zeppelins, but the quickly growing automobile industry soon became its main focus. By 1934, Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen had built its first fully synchronized...