How To Overhaul The BMW E46 M3 Rear Subframe (Part 1)

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,...

The BMW E39 has an electronic wheel speed sensor located at each hub. In the simplest terms, the car uses these sensors to count the number of rotations made by each wheel. It monitors each one to recognize if one or multiple of the wheels are slipping or are locked up. This is how the car’s...

There are a lot of reasons that we here at FCP Euro love European and German cars. They're safe, well-engineered, usually fun to drive, and often more fully-featured than many other cars on the market. While some of these features may be fairly common and well known, there are a remarkable number...

If you are having issues with the high beams on your air-cooled Porsche every time you use the turn signals, its probably time to replace the turn signal switch and stalk.  A very common issue with the air-cooled Porsche 911 is that the turn signal switch, which also controls the high beams,...

Oil changes are an essential part of car ownership, and especially Mercedes-Benz ownership. 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 wear on the engine components. The new synthetic oils...

Welcome to 10 Questions with… a recurring series from FCP Euro where we speak with members of the automotive community from all over the globe. This one is a little different, as we expand our scope and speak with Gerald Moore, founder of Mission Fulfilled 2030. MF2030 is the manifestation of...

A functioning vacuum pump is critical to a correctly performing turbocharged engine. While driving, the turbocharger creates boost pressure in the intake, rather than vacuum pressure. A source of vacuum is needed during driving, making the vacuum pump a vital component. The vacuum pump provides a...

Oil changes are an essential part of car ownership. 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 wear on the engine components. The new synthetic oils that companies like Mercedes use can last...