Using a high quality oil is a paramount contributor to a BMW's long life and sludge-free performance.  More importantly, changing it at the correct interval will ensure your engine doesn't suffer. Our resident BMW-guru Gareth Foley is back in the shop with a quick DIY on how to change the oil in...

Your European vehicle is comprised of several thousand components. Most of these are manufactured by a third party that specializes in making that specific component. From electronics to heavy metal pieces there are several manufacturers that specialize in manufacturing and designing specific...

We're proud of our step-by-step videos to help you get the most out of your DIY experience. Most of the time, we try to document jobs that can be done by the average home-mechanic in an hour or two. Some might say we make it look easy. Unfortunately, it isn't always as easy as it seems... May...

Here's a full tutorial on how to replace the fluid in your BMW E90 325xi's transfer case.  All fluids in your vehicle are important—whether it be engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, or brake fluid. And in the same way you change all of that for the longevity of your vehicle, it's...

BMW M54 and M52TU engines are notorious for needing their PCV/CCV systems serviced. The one thing about these systems is that they are not terribly fun to service and there are several missteps you can make during the repair process that can result in headaches later on. In this blog post I am...

We're back with another DIY video to show you how to change the manual transmission fluid on a 2006 BMW 325xi. This procedure should be the same for nearly all manual transmission BMWs, so let's get started!     Tools Required:  8mm Socket 8mm Hex Socket Drain Pan Fluid transfer pump Manual...

Our blog in a short period of time has compiled a lot of useful information on how to keep your car running. After all, mechanical maintenance of your car is crucial if you want to get from point A to point B reliably. One area that we have not touched, and I believe is equally important, is how...

The BMW E39 suspension setup is pretty complex even by modern standards. Keep in mind the E39 chassis development began in 1989. The E39 BMW used the same basic rear suspension architecture found in the E38 7-series. BMW refers to this rear suspension setup as a “four link integral rear...

I am going to discuss how to glue fake Brembo caliper covers to your vehicle. Actually, that’s a complete lie and I don’t recommend doing it. You’re not fooling anybody. This blog post is to touch base on how to service fixed position multi-piston brake calipers. My friend Brandon was lucky...

We're here again with Gareth Foley to show you all the simple steps involved in replacing the rear shocks on a 2010 328i xDrive. BMW Shock Absorber Rear (E90 E92) - Sachs 311-409 Subscribe to us on YouTube About the Author Gareth runs the BMW catalog at FCP Euro, he can be reached...