CategoryMaintenance

Know How for all means knowing the right maintenance schedule for all your vehicles. We’ve leveraged over 90 years of experience to help you maintain your car, truck, boat, motorcycle, lawn mower, ATV, snowmobile, and more. Regardless of whether you do all your own maintenance in your home garage or trust the experts at your local NAPA AutoCare, we’ve got the knowledge you need to keep everything running in top condition. Changing your oil on a regular basis is key to long engine life, but so is a fresh air filter. Don’t forget to check your brakes on a regular basis. Maintaining a vehicle doesn’t have to be difficult when you have NAPA Know How on your side.

A person greases a CV joint while rebuilding a CV axle

Posted 2 weeks ago Maintenance

How to Grease a CV Axle

CV joint lifespan is drastically reduced if the boot breaks. Although CV joints last a long time, it’s a good idea to learn how to grease a CV axle.

Posted 1 month ago Maintenance

When Do You Need to Bleed Brakes?

Your brake system can get air bubbles inside. While you can fix it, there is also a way to prevent it. Learn why and how to bleed brakes.

Posted 1 month ago Maintenance

How to Remove Rust From Tools

Whether from humidity, a damp garage or just time, tools get rusty. Here’s how to remove rust from tools so you can get back to the job at hand.

Posted 1 month ago Maintenance

Going With The Flow: How an Engine Oil Filter Works

When your car alerts you that it’s time for an oil change, how quickly do you do it? If your answer is that you thought the warning light was just a permanent fixture on your dash, maybe it’s time to do some serious soul-searching. It’s easy enough to put off changing your oil and oil filter, but the damage caused by this negligence…

A close-up of a headlight on a red sports car

Posted 2 months ago Featured

How to Clean Headlights at Home

Keeping your headlights in good working condition is essential for visibility and safety. Here’s how to clean headlights so you can see the road ahead.

An air freshener hangs from a car's rearview mirror

Posted 2 months ago Maintenance

How to Get Rid of Car Odor

Is an accidental spill or a bit of trash causing a lingering smell in your vehicle? Here’s how to get rid of car odor so you can drive with the windows up.

Technician installing new engine oil filter

Posted 2 months ago Maintenance

How to Remove a Stuck Oil Filter and Prevent Future Problems

Whether you’re a professional technician or DIY mechanic, you’ve probably confronted at least one stuck oil filter in your career. Here’s how to fix it.

Posted 2 months ago Maintenance

What Is a Tuneup and Why Should You Get One?

What is a tuneup? This type of preventative maintenance can nip problems in the bud and keep your vehicle running smoothly. Here’s why you should get one.

Pouring radiator flush into the overflow tank.

Posted 2 months ago Maintenance

How to Flush a Radiator

Keeping the engine bay clean is easy, but what about the cooling system? Here’s how to flush a radiator to keep it clean and operating smoothly.

Posted 2 months ago 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