FCP Euro's DIY Blog

Busting 5 Common Myths About European Car Ownership

Expensive maintenance, expensive parts, hard to work on—these are all part of a long list of things people often say about European cars. But how many of these are actually true? We bust five of the most common myths when it comes to European car ownership.

Volvo

07/08/20
3 Min Read
By: Caleb Jacobs

Are Used Volvos Good Cars? Are They Reliable?

We all know that Volvos are safe cars, but are used models reliable and affordable to maintain? We explore the P2 S60, S80, V70, XC70, and XC90.

Volvo

07/07/20
3 Min Read
By: Christian Schaefer

How To Change The Oil In Your Volvo S40 (Volvo P1 Chassis)

Performing an oil change on your Volvo S40, S60, XC60, XC70, or any other P1 chassis vehicle is one of the easiest and most important maintenance tasks you can do.

07/06/20
2 Min Read
By: Jacob Maller

Genuine, OE, OEM, Aftermarket, Heavy Duty, Remanufactured. What Do These Quality Tiers Mean?

Genuine parts, OE parts, OEM parts, Aftermarket parts, Heavy Duty parts, and Remanufactured parts. This is what all of these different quality tiers mean.

Volkswagen

07/06/20
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

MK7 Volkswagen (GTI, Golf, Jetta, & More) Oil Separator - Symptoms And Product Review

MK7 Volkswagen engines feature a crankcase ventilation system (PCV) that is crucial to the engine's performance. Replace your crankcase breather/oil separator as soon as it begins failing.

It's Complicated: 5 Difficult European Cars That We Love Anyway

Audi

07/04/20
10 Min Read
By: Nathan Brown

It's Complicated: 5 Difficult European Cars That We Love Anyway

There's seemingly always that one car in your garage that you love, but it doesn't love you back. These are 5 cars known to be a hassle that are loved anyway.

Porsche

07/02/20
3 Min Read
By: Jose Martinez

How To Replace The Headlight Switch On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911

A how-to guide on replacing the headlight switch on a classic air-cooled Porsche 911 as well as how to diagnose and repair any wiring or electrical issues.

Volkswagen

07/01/20
3 Min Read
By: Caleb Jacobs

Rad Volkswagen Bus Restorations

The Volkswagen Bus returns to market in 2022. Unlike its air-cooled predecessors, it will return as an EV. Until then, here are the raddest VW Bus restorations.

Volvo

07/01/20
3 Min Read
By: Caleb Jacobs

Is The Underrated And Overlooked Volvo S60R A Reliable Used Car?

A used Volvo S60R promises performance at a fraction of the cost of German alternatives. But is it a reliable daily driver? Here's what to know about it.