If you’re like many other Porsche owners, you like to tinker a little bit with your vehicle. While you’re probably not going to do like people did decades ago and try to directly modify your engine or drag race your Porsche vehicle down a street, the fact of the matter is you might like to make some small modifications here and there. It could even be that you just like to change your own oil.

Whatever it is you like to do under the hood of your Porsche, there are some important safety issues to keep in mind when you’re working in your garage:

First, make sure you have all of the important safety equipment you need. You’ll want to have a fire extinguisher, and one that’s fully charged. You also need to make sure you have a first aid kit in your garage. The kit should have a number of things, including bandages, disinfectant spray, antibiotic, gauze pads, and medical tape. An ice pack, scissors, burn cream, and sterile gloves are good to have, as well.

And don’t forget personal protective equipment. You want safety goggles to protect your eyes from projectiles, and you’ll want safety gloves to keep your hands from getting scraped, burned or cut.

If your Porsche needs service from a professional, call your local Porsche dealer today.