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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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How To Fix A Dodge Grand Caravan Broken Sliding Door Handle

Has the sliding door handle on your 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2008-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan come loose? On these vehicles the outer door skin sheet metal commonly fatigues … Continue Reading How To Fix A Dodge Grand Caravan Broken Sliding Door Handle

Posted November 30, 2020 Know How

What does a Throttle Position Sensor do for your vehicle?

The throttle position sensor moves with the throttle and sends a voltage signal to the computer indicating throttle angle and speed of movement data. The computer uses this data to … Continue Reading What does a Throttle Position Sensor do for your vehicle?

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Posted November 17, 2020 Know How

What does a Yaw Rate Sensor do for your vehicle?

A yaw rate sensor (or rotational speed sensor) measures a vehicle’s angular velocity about its vertical axis in degrees or radians per second in order to determine the orientation of … Continue Reading What does a Yaw Rate Sensor do for your vehicle?

Posted November 16, 2020 News

NAPA Hawaii: Celebrating 65 Years, Providing 65,000 Meals

NAPA celebrated its 65th anniversary in Hawaii this fall, not with balloons and confetti, but with a goal of raising 65,000 meals for Hawaii’s families in need. NAPA Hawaii kicked … Continue Reading NAPA Hawaii: Celebrating 65 Years, Providing 65,000 Meals

Posted November 3, 2020 Know How

What does a MAP Sensor do for your vehicle?

The MAP sensor converts engine vacuum/manifold pressure to an electrical signal so the computer knows how much load the engine is under. This data is the basis for fuel delivery … Continue Reading What does a MAP Sensor do for your vehicle?

Posted October 27, 2020 Know How

What does an EGR Position Sensor do for your engine?

The EGR position sensor detects the movement and position of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve pintle. The EGR pressure sensor detects exhaust gas flow through the EGR passage. Where … Continue Reading What does an EGR Position Sensor do for your engine?

Posted October 20, 2020 NASCAR

Elliott Poised For Final NASCAR Cup Series Push

As the NASCAR Cup Series approaches the 2020 playoffs, Chase Elliott and the No. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS team currently sit fourth in the point standings with two wins. Elliott … Continue Reading Elliott Poised For Final NASCAR Cup Series Push

Posted October 15, 2020 Know How

What does a Camshaft Synchronizer Assembly do for your engine?

The camshaft synchronizer assembly consists of a camshaft position sensor mounted on an oil pump intermediate shaft. The synchronizer is driven off the camshaft, and sends the camshaft rotational position … Continue Reading What does a Camshaft Synchronizer Assembly do for your engine?

Posted October 5, 2020 Know How

What does an Accelerator Pedal Sensor do for your vehicle?

The accelerator pedal sensor (APS) indicates the position of the accelerator on vehicle models with electronic throttle control. The APS is basically a throttle position sensor (TPS) with a pedal … Continue Reading What does an Accelerator Pedal Sensor do for your vehicle?

Posted September 21, 2020 Know How

Velocity Check: What does a Vehicle Speed Sensor do?

The vehicle speed sensor or VSS measures transmission/transaxle output or wheel speed. The engine control module (ECM) uses this information to modify engine functions such as ignition timing, air/fuel ratio, … Continue Reading Velocity Check: What does a Vehicle Speed Sensor do?