Anyone who owns a vehicle knows that auto repair is often annoying. Either you have to spend tons of money to have a mechanic make the repairs, or you devote all of your time and energy to doing it yourself. Self repair and mechanic repairs can be a pain, but the experience can be improved with this article.

If any parts of your car need to be replaced, make sure you ask for the (OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturer parts instead of generic parts. Keeping the exact specifications required by the manufacturer is essential in having optimum performance. Although generic parts are cheaper, spending a little more on OEM parts will make a big impact on your car’s longevity.

When you top off your motor oil, avoid spilling oil on your engine by wadding up a couple of paper towels around the oil receptacle on the crank-case. This will absorb drips …