I admit that I have had a fascination with Land Rovers. Though I have never owned one, I constantly search them on Craigslist. I have a few logins to the forums. And I have done enough homework on...
The difference between professionals and amateurs is the level of preparation. This holds true in many arena, from business to sports, and especially auto racing. Our second endurance race exploited the fact that we weren't as prepared as we had hoped for. Leading up to the race, there was so...
I may be the BMW Catalog Manager at FCP Euro but my better half happens to own a Volkswagen. I changed the oil on this vehicle at home with basic tools and decided to share the process with you. Changing your vehicles oil on your own is not only a great way to save some money but it's also...
It is a true honor to join the editorial team at FCP Euro from the Desert Southwest of the United States. Today we launch a series on the Mercedes-Benz, R107 chassis, covering topics such as what to look for in a potential purchase, restoration, and mechanical aspects. Over the next months...
The Saab WIS doesn’t indicate a service schedule for changing the brake fluid (also known as bleeding the brake system) but this is something that should be done as preventative maintenance. I usually do this every 3-5 years as hydraulic brake systems will be less effective since the fluid...
You’ve always dreamed of driving out of your garage on a beautiful day in something that turns heads at every stoplight. With horns honking and others giving a thumbs up, you simply grin, give a gentle wave and nod your head in acceptance. Your ego purrs in restrained dignity as a crowd gathers...
For classic car owners there are certain topics that consume the internet in both the form of questions and answers. Topics such as “What fuel to use? What octane? What brand of oil? What weight of oil? Should I use synthetic? How often should I change my oil? And the list goes on and on...
Whether you are replacing your hood (bonnet), correcting panel alignment after an accident, or simply desire to drive around with an exposed engine bay, hood removal and alignment is a straight forward task which any novice mechanic can perform. Necessary Tools: Small flat head screw...
Oil by the barrel, oil in abundance and oil in short supply, like it or not, it is a vital part of our lives and a vital part of our cars engine. Without oil, not enough oil or improper oil pressure, your engine will suffer very quickly from lack of lubrication. Not only does oil provide a...
This is not a hard job at all. It just takes patience when loosening the spark plugs. It took us about 2 hours to do this job using all Land Rover parts from FCP Euro, including a late-night run to Wal-Mart to get another extension for the socket wrench. And yeah, we went to drive-thru,...