Automotive expertise from NAPA AUTO PARTS
Sharing NAPA Know How for all is what we do here at the NAPA Know How Blog. The Know How category is the place to find the information you need to be educated about your vehicle. Whether you are a beginner DIYer, a seasoned mechanic, or a patron of your local NAPA AutoCare there is always something new to learn.
We’ll tell you how your car works, why maintenance matters, what tools you need, and how to stay safe. We’ve got tips for servicing brakes, how your oil filter works, checking your cooling system, choosing the right brake fluid, even dealing with water damage after a flood. Our guides will help equip you to make the right decisions for your situation, how to prepare for your next repair, and how to pick the right tools for the job. Since NAPA is more than just auto parts, you can also learn about your lawn equipment, boat, RV, ATV, UTV, or snowmobile.
If you like to lay down your own paint, then you should probably own a paint gun. The problem is that there are about five bajillion brands and styles of … Continue Reading Paint Like A Pro – 3M Accuspray Paint Gun Review
In your car, it’s the electrical system that ties everything together, and knowing how to replace a car fuse is essential to keeping everything running.
After a successful trial in limited markets, NAPA AUTO PARTS is now offering its NAPA Rewards program to all stores nationwide. With NAPA Rewards, customers earn points toward automatic savings … Continue Reading NAPA Rewards Rolls Out Nationwide
Hazy headlight lenses can diminish your headlight’s reach by more than 50 percent, but you don’t have to live with it. Here’s how to restore your lenses with 3M’s Headlight Restoration Kit.
The NAPA mobile app provides one of the quickest and easiest ways to find the right parts for your car or truck. Take brake pads, for example. I scanned the … Continue Reading NAPA Mobile App: Brake Pads in 30 Seconds
Tire pressure is very important, but many owners don’t give a second thought to their tires after they’re installed. By regularly following a few simple tire inflation tips, you won’t … Continue Reading Tire Inflation Tips for Better Fuel Economy, Safety and Longer-Lasting Tires
Headlights are like the eyes of a car or truck, both in terms of function and style. Obviously, headlights are tools for visibility. But they are also important in providing … Continue Reading Five Headlight Upgrades For Style and Safety
Most modern cars are built as a single shell, where the body is also the frame. This is called “unibody”. Older vehicles, typically 1996 and older, and almost all years of … Continue Reading Know How Notes: What Are Body Mount Bushings?
Engine heat wreaks havoc on paint, even the paint on the hood can fade from the heavy dose of radiant heat from the hot engine below. How well do you think … Continue Reading How To Paint an Engine
It is amazing how far automotive technology has advanced in the last century. The cars and trucks that travel our roadways have features that would have been straight out of science fiction … Continue Reading Know How Then & Now: 1930 Model A Project – Part 1