How To Reinforce BMW E36 M3 Strut Towers

Your family wants to know when you're moving on. Your friends all question your sanity. "Why are you doing this to yourself? Why?" they demand. "What are you getting out of this, aren't you tired of wasting your time and money?" But they don't know what you know. They can't possibly understand...

In love with the boxy fenders that made the BMW E30 M3 an icon on the Autobahn, former body shop owner Gilbert Dayao purchased this S50-swapped E30 M3 as an incomplete project from a friend. Seven years later, this is the finished product. Too often, we buy into the false pretense of “built, not...

For decades, BMW has prided themselves on providing cars that drive better than the competition. A failing steering rack in your E9X or E8X can significantly affect the driving feel and performance, as well as your ability to keep safe control of the vehicle. If you hear and feel a loud clunk...

Since our inception, we have offered various remanufactured parts to our customers, helping you save even more on all of your car projects. We're excited to announce that with our recent partnership with GB Remanufacturing, we'll now be able to offer remanufactured Index 12 Fuel Injectors for the...

If you haven't performed an oil change on your BMW in a while, you might be in for a surprise the next time you do with BMW's switch from 5W-30 to 0W-30.  Here at FCP Euro, we love LIQUI MOLY products. If you haven't been converted quite yet, it's time you give them a try. However, we do...

Many think of brands like Porsche and BMW as dreams only achievable post-retirement. But what if they weren't? What if you didn't need a lifetime's worth of savings to own your own Euro ride; only say $25,000? Well, the good news is that it's possible and I’m happy to report that these options,...

You might already be experiencing the symptoms of a failed valve cover or PCV system on your BMW N55 engine without even noticing it. Leaks, burning oil, and dirty oil are all signs that your valve cover could be to blame. This valve cover from BMW comes with everything you need to replace the...

I've already outlined why it's critical to repair an oil filter housing leak on any BMW N5X engine (N51, N52, N52N, N54, or N55). I've even highlighted how to fix the issue yourself in a DIY article. Now, I have the photos to back up how bad this can be. And I should should warn you—it's not...

Have you been experiencing the symptoms of failing spark plugs without even realizing it? Hard starting, poor fuel economy, and a noticeable drop in power are just a few of many.  In this guide, Gareth Foley, our BMW Catalog Manager, teaches us some tips and tricks when replacing BMW N55 spark...