FCP Euro's DIY Blog | Evan Madore

02/20/20
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Volkswagen MK8 Golf R Spotted Without Camouflage

With a few months still until VW's official reveal of the MK8 Golf R, an entirely camo-free model was seen driving around an undisclosed testing location in the Arctic Circle. ...

Porsche

02/12/20
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By: Evan Madore

Porsche 996 911 Cylinder Head Gasket Kits - Symptoms And Product Review

Whether you have an oil leak stemming from your cylinder head or if you're in the process of an engine rebuild, you will need a new cylinder head gasket. Our comprehensive kits not only come with the ...

Motorsports

02/10/20
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Motorsport Mondays - TCR Teardown: Day 6 - It's In The Details

What’s the oil change interval on a sequential SADEV gearbox? How do you figure out what tire pressures to run during a qualifying lap? And what exactly are the settings for camber and caster to ...

BMW

02/10/20
3 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

VIDEO: How To Diagnose And Replace Bad Ignition Coils On Your BMW

Direct ignition coils are a common failure item in a vehicle's ignition system. How do you truly know if your vehicle's misfire is due to ignition coils? An engine misfire can be so many things. ...

Motorsports

02/07/20
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Race Cars Explained: How Fuel Systems Work

Race cars are, most of the time, just modified street cars. But what’s actually different about them? Are there any parts, systems, or materials shared between the two? What parts on a race car can ...

Porsche

02/05/20
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Porsche 996 911, Cayman, & Boxster Powerflex Bushing Sets - Symptoms And Product Review

If you own a Porsche 996 911 and the suspension hasn't already been refreshed, it's probably long overdue. Over time, the rubber of your bushings degrades and quite literally falls apart. Depending ...

Motorsports

02/03/20
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Motorsport Mondays - TCR Teardown: Day 5 - Sequential Separation

What’s the oil change interval on a sequential SADEV gearbox? How do you figure out what tire pressures to run during a qualifying lap? And what exactly are the settings for camber and caster to ...

Volvo

01/31/20
1 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

How To Replace The Battery In A Volvo Key Fob (P3 & SPA Platform)

Are you getting the "Car key battery low. See manual" message on your instrument cluster? In this guide, you will learn how to replace the battery in your P3 & SPA Volvo key fob. It's an incredibly ...