Do you really know what's going on when you flip on your car's air conditioning? You press a button or turn a knob and voila, chilly air come out like magic, or at least, it should. Behind that...
Fuel pumps have one of the highest rates of return at FCP Euro, and it’s easy to see why. Fuel systems can be pretty complex, with many electrical and mechanical parts influencing fuel delivery to the engine. Common causes include a debris-filled fuel filter, blocked fuel line, blown fuel pump...
Oxygen sensors are one of the most critical supporting parts of your engine. While sitting in the exhaust, they gather information on the engine’s combustion characteristics and the fuel mixture. A damaged or ineffective sensor will affect your vehicle’s running condition for the worse, often...
The topic of brake fluid is often overlooked when it comes to street-driven cars; it's not sexy, doesn't make your car any faster, and it just quietly goes about its business. This article covers some of the questions we're asked the most, such as which brake fluid is best for your car, how often...
Interior leaks in cars are often found after it is too late; one day, everything is fine, and the next, you're stepping into a pool of water instead of onto the floor mats. Water collected in the interior is a major issue, as the industry-standard locations for many computers and modules are...
All engine coolant is not created equal. In a similar fashion to engine oil, coolant is a complex mixture of chemicals and minerals designed to keep your engine running as cool as possible. Aluminum and cast iron, the most common engine block materials, require different properties from the...
Direct injection is one of the most prevalent automotive technologies still in use today. It's so popular that if your car was manufactured in the last 10-15 years, chances are high you have it under your hood. It provides better fuel economy with more power, but as with any automotive...
European car ownership is more than just looking and feeling good while driving down the road. Proper maintenance goes a long way toward extending the life and condition of any vehicle, and it’ll save you those precious dollars as the car ages. But that’s not the only way to save money....
Direct-injected cars have one major drawback over their port-injected counterparts. That is, carbon deposits build up over time and need to be removed at regular intervals. The most effective and common method to do so is the use of Walnut Blasting. Walnut blasting is recognized as one of the...
Clipping a curb isn’t the end of the world, even though it might feel like it. The wheels on your vehicle are designed to absorb strikes and impacts, sending the load through the suspension. But not all hits are the same. Striking a curb often results in a gouged wheel and an off-center steering...