DIY Auto-Repair Must Haves

Most drivers out there don’t know anything about their cars. And they don’t want to know! Besides, it’s not like you need to know how to rebuild an engine in order to pass your drivers test. But there is an upside to getting your fingers a little greased up. And it may just save you enough cash for those tires you car needs anyway!
Here are our top four DIY tools for your easy at-home car maintenence:

1. Microfiber is the classic auto-shop favorite.
   Shop Towels: One of the most basic of “tools” for your glove box. This can come in handy for multiple reasons, but most of all to wipe the oil grease off your measuring stick. No matter what your manual says, if you’ve got a car with lots of miles on it, checking your oil every 1,000 will only do you good.
   To check your oil, make sure to grab your manual (the one with all the little pictures in it) to see which cap to unscrew. You’re going to need to wipe off the dipstick before dipping it back in for a measurement. This is where the towel comes in! You can find some here.
2. All Purpose Funnel: Speaking of oil changes… it’s sort of like filling a water bottle with one of those huge Iced Tea drinks. It’s bound to be a sloppy mess. And when we say “hot,” we mean flammable. Getting oil all over your hot engine can’t possibly be a good thing. Now you know what the funnel is for!
3. Make sure you can read your tire pressure gauge with ease.
   Liquids: Backup quart of oil (for that diy oil change) & coolant and/or if you car tends to overheat.
4. Tire Pressure Gauge: Aside from being unpleasant, getting a flat tire can be life-threateningly dangerous. In a previous post you learned about some more modern tires and their abilities to resist otherwise damaging objects on the road. Though this is an awesome feature, it also requires a bit of maintenence if you’re trying to save a good $200 or more. So go ahead and find yourself a good digital tire pressure gauge to check your air pressure while your change your oil those every 1,000 miles. Your car’s recommended tire pressures are usually displayed on a label in the driverside door jamb. If you need air, most filling stations have air dispensers on site.