How To Replace A BMW S54 Valve Cover Gasket (BMW E46 M3, Z3M, & Z4M)

For decades, hot rodders, builders, and enthusiasts of all kinds have relied on one simple thing to achieve something that the original car designer and engineers never intended: The Swap. Swapping engines, swapping brakes, even swapping transmissions, and entire drivelines has been a rite of...

A properly running engine is one that is running at the correct temperature. The only way you and the ECU will know its at the proper temperature is through its coolant temperature sensor. The simple sensor relays the exact temperature to the engine and coolant temperature gauge to show you when...

Keeping track of your the age and condition of your oil is an essential part of owning an Audi B8/B8.5 with the 4.2 L V8 engine like the Audi S5. The oil’s job is to keep everything inside the engine lubricated and happy. As the oil is used, its lubricating properties fade, leading to increased...

No matter what position of your vehicle they are, the condition of your brakes is incredibly important. Without them, you’re a liability to yourself and everyone around you. On all cars, including the Mercedes W211 and W212, the brakes will be larger at the front to prevent the rear of the car...

The condition of the rubber windshield seals on your vehicle directly correlates to how dry the interior of your vehicle is. The BMW E90 has notoriously bad windshield seals that crack and flake off over time. Once they flake off, they allow moisture to get between the chassis and windshield, and...

At FCP Euro, motorsports is an integral part of our brand, culture, and growth. The two Volkswagen GTI TCRs that we purchased back in early 2018 represent the start of our efforts in professional motorsports, have become synonymous with our company and the brand itself, and are currently up for...

Volkswagen, from its very beginning, has been known for providing surprising performance in an affordable package. VWs are distinctive, fun to drive, and somehow always manage to punch above their weight, often besting more expensive, fancy, or more 'premium' brands. From the earliest Beetles to...

This is the final part of our 3 part BMW E46 M3 rear subframe overhaul DIY. Part one of the DIY covered the entire removal/teardown process, part two covered installation of the new components, and part three covers the re-installation process once the bushings and mounts are replaced. BMW E46 M3...

This is part two of three of the BMW E46 M3 rear subframe overhaul DIY. Part one of the DIY covered the entire removal/teardown process, setting up part two for the next steps of replacing the various suspension components. Part three covers the re-installation process once the bushings and...