If the inside of your car is smelling old, moldy, or musty, it might not be your fault. It might be your cabin air filter and, lucky for you, it's one of the easiest things you can replace on your...
Are your brakes nearing the end of their usable life? This Zimmerman/Akebono front brake kit for your BMW F30 not only replaces your worn out pads and rotors, but offers cost-effective benefits over OEM. Do you know when it's time to replace your brakes? Modern cars, like this BMW F30, feature...
Gareth Foley is our BMW Catalog Manager here at FCP Euro. When he's not spending time during work hours building the BMW Catalog, he's wrenching on our VW GTI TCRs as part of the crew and race team. But, understandably, he has a desire to get behind the wheel of his own track car this season....
CORTECO is a household name among enthusiasts, and there's a good chance you already have a few of their products in a car parked in your garage. Being one of the leaders in the automotive aftermarket, they provide not just similar products, but the exact same as genuine OEM at a fraction of the...
One of the most common failures on all BMWs with the N54 (and early N55) engine is the high-pressure fuel pump, regularly referred to as the HPFP. When the HPFP starts to fail, it's common for the car to go into limp mode, and in severe cases can leave you stranded waiting for a tow. BMW has had...
CORTECO is a household name among enthusiasts, and there's a good chance you already have a few of their products in a car parked in your garage. Being one of the leaders in the automotive aftermarket, they provide not just similar products, but the exact same as genuine OEM at a fraction of the...
VANOS Solenoid Valve failure can show itself in a number of ways. From loss of power and torque at low RPM to poor fuel economy, these are just two of the many possible symptoms. New VANOS solenoid valves are a simple and relatively low cost fix that you can do right at home. The N5X (N51-N55)...
Oil leaking from your oil filter housing gasket on your N52, N54, and N55 is extremely common. A simple inspection will give you enough insight to whether or not it's time to tackle this job. Replacing the oil filter housing gaskets on these engines isn't a difficult job; there are just quite a...
The BMW E36 gets a reputation for being unreliable and costly to own. In actuality, the E36 is one of the most reliable and affordable BMW's you can buy today. With prices on the rise, clean examples of these cars are becoming harder to find as they're making their way into collector's...
If you haven't serviced your BMW's automatic transmission, you're driving around in a ticking time bomb. Just like your engine, your transmission relies on oil for cooling and lubrication. Servicing your transmission will extend its service life as well as ensuring it continues to operate at it's...
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