Having a hard time figuring out the location of a part on your vehicle? We've put together a library of various resource that can help with identifying part numbers, viewing diagrams, finding alternate OEM part numbers, as well as model specific fitment and part availability. You can avoid bad...

You may have noticed that certain BMW springs are not listed on the diagrams in RealOEM.com or ETK.cc; this is because BMW has a special and very specific way of handling the springs for their cars.  As an example, instead of using the same spring on say all of the 2004 325Xi’s with the sport...

Question: A computer scan is suggesting that the throttle body should be replaced on a Volvo S80. The throttle body was changed only 3 years ago, so would it be possible that the throttle body would need replacing again? Answer: Anything is possible. I know that's an extremely vague and...

The humble oil change:  Changing your oil is one of the easiest and best ways to ensure the longevity of your car’s engine.  Your car’s manufacturer will advise you of the best time to change your oil (typically 3,000 – 6,000 miles), but note the main reason  your oil needs to be changed is...