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Automotive expertise from NAPA AUTO PARTS

How Long Do Windshield Wipers Last?

High Mileage Car Tips for Extending Vehicle Life

Headlight Alignment Tips

Four Car Maintenance New Year’s Resolutions

What Are Cold Cranking Amps?

Pre-Buy Car Inspection Checklist

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

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Posted September 24, 2020 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 … Continue Reading Going With The Flow: How an Engine Oil Filter Works

A man peers under the hood of a car
Posted September 15, 2020 Know How

5 Signs of a Weak Car Battery

Your car battery is what provides electrical current to your vehicle. It can serve several different roles, but its main function is to power the starter, activating the car’s engine. … Continue Reading 5 Signs of a Weak Car Battery

The check engine light can be intimidating for a DIYer, but it doesn't have to be.
Posted September 13, 2020 Know How

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

The check engine light can be an intimidating surprise. A number of questions immediately come to mind: What’s wrong with your car? Will it be expensive to fix? Can you … Continue Reading Your Check Engine Light Turned On, What’s Next?

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Cleaning supplies on the roof of a car in a garage.
Posted April 16, 2021

How to Get Tar Off a Car

A car's headlight array as viewed from the outside of the vehicle.
Posted April 15, 2021

How to Make Headlights Better

A rainy roadway viewed from behind the windshield of a car.
Posted April 13, 2021

5 Tips for Driving in the Rain

A couple uses lawn tools to groom their lush garden.
Posted April 11, 2021

5 Spring Lawn Care Tools to Make Your Life Easier

Stacked car tires.
Posted April 10, 2021

How to Store Tires Safely for the Next Season

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Maintenance

High mileage truck
Posted April 14, 2021

4 Tips to Keep High Mileage Cars on the Road

A car battery installed in the engine bay of a car.
Posted April 12, 2021

What to Do with Your Old Car Battery

An exposed brake rotor and caliper.
Posted April 8, 2021

How to Gravity Bleed Brakes

A shock absorber as seen from under the car.
Posted April 5, 2021

Replacing Shock Absorbers: Three Tips

The diesel pump at a gas station.
Posted April 2, 2021

Can Diesel Gel While Driving?

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Racing

#9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts
Posted April 13, 2021

Elliott Claims Runner-Up Finish at Martinsville

Brad Sweet NAPA 49 World of Outlaws KKR Kokomo Haubstadt 2021
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Sweet Salvages Two Strong Finishes from Challenging Weekend

Brad Sweet I-55 Raceway Pevely NAPA AUTO PARTS 49 2021
Posted April 6, 2021

Sweet Sweeps Weekend at I-55 Raceway

#9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA Auto Parts
Posted March 30, 2021

Elliott, NAPA Team Collect Top-Ten Finish at Bristol Dirt Race

Brad Sweet 49 Jason Johnson Classic 2021 NAPA AUTO PARTS win
Posted March 29, 2021

Sweet Victorious in Jason Johnson Classic at Lake Ozark Speedway

Partner Spotlight

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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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More than 90 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association ("NAPA") was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. Today, 91% of do-it-yourself customers recognize the NAPA brand name. We have over 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS Stores nationwide serving all 50 states with a unique inventory control system that helps you find the exact part that you need.

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