Like many others in our community, FCP Euro is currently navigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a company, our priorities are to support the health and safety of our employees, our...
The P3 Volvo has struts in the front suspension and shocks in the rear suspension. Comparatively, the shocks are far easier to replace. The job doesn't require spring removal and can be done relatively quickly with simple hand tools. Drive through a reasonably populated town and you’ll see at...
Despite what your local dealership might have you believe, performing maintenance on your Porsche Cayenne is nothing to be afraid of. Ordinary repairs can be performed in a cinch, especially when you have the proper parts and tools. One example is replacing your car’s brake pads and rotors, which...
The rear trailing arms on the BMW E90/E80 are made from stamped steel. These arms are fine for daily driving but can deflect under hard driving, causing dynamic changes in toe. Aluminum trailing arms, available from companies like Revshift, are made from more durable materials and are solid...
A steering system is only as good as the condition of its parts, and every part of that system needs to articulate freely but in a controlled manner. When bushings and joints wear out, tolerances weaken, and the steering feel becomes diluted. For cars designed with high performance driving in...
According to Wikipedia, a 'sleeper car' is a car that has high performance and an unassuming exterior. It is a car that can match the performance and speed of a more traditional high-horsepower sports car, but it does so without attracting too much attention from fellow drivers. Sleepers are...
Your Volkswagen or Audi’s fuel system is as vital to its performance as it is in every car. If there is no gas, there is no go. Small problems in the fuel system can go unnoticed for a time, eventually causing problems for your car and your wallet. Due to the many components in the fuel system,...
Taking care of the oil in your car is the basic ownership skill number one. Oil that isn’t properly maintained can be a potentially catastrophic engine issue waiting to happen. Changing your oil yourself is very simple and falls in the category of things every car owner should know. Leaving the...
MK7 Volkswagen engines feature a crankcase ventilation system (PCV) that is crucial to your engine's performance. If your crankcase breather/oil separator is failing, VW offers an updated genuine breather replacement. Although Volkswagen doesn't consider the PCV system a regular maintenance...
A common failure point in the Porsche 911 lighting system is the dash headlight switch itself. This DIY will show you how to diagnose the problem and replace the switch if that's your issue. The air-cooled Porsche 911 came from the factory with a potentiometer-style dash headlight switch that...
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