While the BMW N54 found in cars like the BMW E90 is one of the most capable, sought-after engines in the marketplace, they’re not without their faults. Here’s a complete guide on why they’re so...
The BMW light control module, commonly known as the LCM, lamp control module, or light check module, is an extremely common part that fails on the BMW E38 and E39. What is it, how does it work, and why does it fail? Once upon a time, a light switch in a car simply completed a circuit between the...
On top of all that is already happening inside an engine, there needs to be a constant vacuum source. For naturally aspirated cars, vacuum isn't hard to come by as they produce their own at all times. Turbocharged engines, on the other hand, can use all of the help they can get. The boost...
2020 is finally coming to an end. If you're anything like me, the holidays are probably the last thing on your mind, and well, guess what—they're only two weeks out now. If you've not yet gotten anything for that car-obsessed special someone in your life, you're in luck as there's still time to...
Whether it’s for one of our DIYs, in an employee’s garage, or on our race trailer traveling with our motorsports team, everyone here at FCP Euro uses a lot of tools. No matter the European car you own, from BMW to Mercedes to Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen, there are some basic tools we recommend...
Your vehicle's alignment is critical to your suspension components' wear and the way the vehicle drives. The alignment is all of the measurements concerning how the wheels and tires are positioned on the car concerning the road ahead. The three major components are the camber angle, caster angle,...
Porsche has always been known for equipping their cars with great brakes. From the earliest 911s and 944s to the latest and greatest Cayenne, Panamera, Macan, Cayman, or Boxster, Porsche is synonymous with strong stopping power. The first-generation 9PA Porsche 955 and 957 Cayenne models are no...
As a driver, the interior of your car is arguably one of the most important components. The exterior design, the badge, none of that really matters quite as much when you’re behind the wheel. The first-generation Porsche Cayenne is a capable machine both on and off road, and with plenty of...
One of the best parts about working at FCP Euro is being surrounded by so many other passionate car enthusiasts. From the people who produce, edit, and post videos and content online, secure parts from suppliers, add them to the catalog, stock the warehouse, pick and ship orders, handle questions...
Modern technology makes life easier, in a sense. We advance as we look at the best of what we have and improve it in all areas we can—cars are no different. When the ZF 8HP transmission debuted in 2009, it became the go-to automatic transmission to use. Automakers from Alfa Romeo to BMW,...
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