Many think of brands like Porsche and BMW as dreams only achievable post-retirement. But what if they weren't? What if you didn't need a lifetime's worth of savings to own your own Euro ride; only...
You might already be experiencing the symptoms of a failed valve cover or PCV system on your BMW N55 engine without even noticing it. Leaks, burning oil, and dirty oil are all signs that your valve cover could be to blame. This valve cover from BMW comes with everything you need to replace the...
I've already outlined why it's critical to repair an oil filter housing leak on any BMW N5X engine (N51, N52, N52N, N54, or N55). Now, I have the photos to back up how bad this can be. And I should warn you—it's not pretty.Oil leaks are a nuisance, but are usually harmless. I haven't seen too...
Have you been experiencing the symptoms of failing spark plugs without even realizing it? Hard starting, poor fuel economy, and a noticeable drop in power are just a few of many. In this guide, Gareth Foley, our BMW Catalog Manager, teaches us some tips and tricks when replacing BMW N55 spark...
My job as the BMW Catalog Manager at FCP Euro makes it a necessity that I live and breathe BMW. However, even I can admit that I don't have the answers to everything. What I am good at is teaching myself and learning as I go. One such topic I learned this past year and have grown a deep...
The BMW E36 M3 has become the "go-to" fun, fast, and surprisingly affordable sports car with enthusiasts clamoring to pick up clean examples before they're all gone. BMW purists will try to keep them as stock as possible while BMW tuners will modify and change the vehicle to the extent of the...
Along with a love for European cars, many employees here at FCP Euro love winter sports. Our location in Connecticut puts us within shouting distance of countless mountains with powdery snow and scenic trails, though we aren’t the only people with that access. Whether you ski out west in...
BMW chassis codes—what do they mean? You probably have seen it on our site in application guides or diagram sites such as RealOEM or bimmercat. The BMW chassis code, sometimes known as BMW manufacturer code or BMW model code, can tell you a lot about your particular BMW, which is especially...
One of the best ways to kill time as an enthusiast is to watch and browse automotive auctions. Whether on a website, on TV, or in person, the cars for sale are often broadly different and can expose us to makes and models we’ve never seen before. They let us drool over classics, take inspiration...
A combination of imitation and competition between auto manufacturers has bred some of the best cars of all time. As certain cars become benchmarks, auto manufacturers and marketers take aim at their competitors, seeking to attract customers to their brand and respective models. Those in the...