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What Are Cold Cranking Amps?

Elliott Races to First NASCAR Cup Series Championship with Win at Phoenix

Sweet Crowned 2020 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion

Tire Pressure and Cold Weather: How to Avoid Getting a Winter Flat

Going With The Flow: How an Engine Oil Filter Works

5 Signs of a Weak Car Battery

Your Check Engine Light Turned On, What’s Next?

Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success
Posted August 19, 2020 Maintenance

Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Maintaining your own vehicle can be a rewarding experience. One of the most common beginner DIY projects is an oil change. The key to success for any automotive project is … Continue Reading Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Close-up of a dirty brake rotor
Posted August 18, 2020 Featured

How to Clean Brake Rotors

If there’s one thing you want your brakes to be, it’s dependable. Good brakes are important no matter what you drive and need to be maintained no matter how much of a DIY mechanic you fancy yourself to be. Learning how to clean brake rotors and staying on top of it is an easy way to help maintain your brake system’s safety.

Engine
Posted August 14, 2020 Featured

Timing Chain Versus Timing Belt: A Primer

Knowing if there’s a timing chain versus a timing belt in your car, and what exactly they both do, can help you save on expensive maintenance, costly repairs or both. Although it might seem like an overly technical subject, understanding a timing belt versus a timing chain is a fairly simple concept to grasp once you strip away all the jargon…

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Know How

An iced-over car parked on a city street.
Posted January 15, 2021

How to Open A Frozen Car Door Handle

A Buick wagon getting a turbo engine transplant
Posted January 13, 2021

How to Use an Engine Hoist: The Basics

ice scraper
Posted January 11, 2021

4 Must-Have Winter Car Accessories

Two car batteries, each with their own cold cranking amp rating.
Posted January 8, 2021

What Are Cold Cranking Amps?

A black AC-Cobra-type kit car parked in a parking lot.
Posted January 7, 2021

What Is a Kit Car?

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Maintenance

A dirty cabin air filter in need of replacement.
Posted January 14, 2021

Cabin Car Air Filter Replacement Tips

A car's oil dipstick inserted into the engine.
Posted January 12, 2021

Why Is My Car Burning Oil?

The sidewall of an old tire shows wear.
Posted January 5, 2021

What Causes Tire Dry Rot?

WHY YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR GAS CAP
Posted January 2, 2021

Know-How Notes: Why You Need To Check Your Gas Cap

A sedan parked in a driveway on a snowy day.
Posted December 30, 2020

Car Parts That Are More Likely to Break in the Winter

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Racing

Jesse Love ARCA West 2021 announcement
Posted January 4, 2021

BMR Announces 2021 Lineup with Love, Moore

Jesse Love 19 NAPA Power Premium Plus ARCA Menards West Series champion
Posted November 10, 2020

Bill McAnally Racing Earns Tenth Series Title

#9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts, celebrates after winning the Nascar 2020 Cup Championship.
Posted November 9, 2020

Elliott Races to First NASCAR Cup Series Championship with Win at Phoenix

Brad Sweet 2020 World of Outlaws champion NAPA AUTO PARTS 49
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Sweet Crowned 2020 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion

Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil
Posted November 3, 2020

Ron Capps Closes 2020 Season with Final-Round Appearance and Fourth-Place Ranking

Partner Spotlight

Shell Pearl Oil GTL refinery

How Synthetic Oil Is Made

Synthetic oil can prolong engine life and reduce your long-term car ownership costs. But how is synthetic oil made? Let’s examine the process and help you determine the right oil for your car.

Did You Know: The Evolution of the Spark Plug

Did You Know: Spark Plug Evolution

As technology advances, the efficiency of the spark plug has increased, resulting in higher combustion efficiencies. The design evolution has reduced the quenching effect on the flame kernel. The quenching … Continue Reading Did You Know: Spark Plug Evolution

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The Connection Between Coolant And Water Pump Failure

Water pump failure can put a real damper on your day. If you’ve just discovered a pool of coolant underneath your car or noticed it running hot, you might be … Continue Reading The Connection Between Coolant And Water Pump Failure

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