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.
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?
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
Most people don’t think about how to check car batteries. The signs that your car or truck needs a new battery can be subtle: your engine takes a few extra … Continue Reading Is It Time For a New Car Battery?
If your car, SUV or light truck is relatively new – say, ten years old or less – it may be equipped with traction control or its more sophisticated cousin, … Continue Reading Traction Control: When It Can–and Cannot–Save Your Life
We recently got an inside look at the latest in automotive lighting technology with a breakdown of modern HID headlights. That excited our curiosity and inspired us to look at … Continue Reading On Fire: Automotive Lighting History
Owning a classic car is not without its frustrations. Dealing with breakdowns, finding parts, even parking can be a chore. One particular source of frustration for the classic car owner … Continue Reading Is Your Classic Fully Insured? Collector Car Insurance 101 – NAPA Know How
Your battery went flat, it is dead and you need to get to work in the morning. After rummaging around in the cabinet, you drag out hulking metal box with … Continue Reading Polarizing Options – Choosing a Battery Charger
One of the most overlooked car parts is your vehicle’s battery. While the type of battery under the hood is not likely to give you any horsepower gains, it will … Continue Reading Car Batteries 101 – Automotive Battery Guide For Any Driver
Used motor oil should be re-refined and recycled to cut back on crude oil demand and protect local waterways. Changing your vehicle’s oil is necessary to keep it in top … Continue Reading Don’t Toss That Used Motor Oil! Here’s Why You Should Always Recycle It
Lead-acid batteries are nearly 100% recyclable. Many auto parts stores and collection sites will gladly take your battery off your hands to give the materials new life, again and again. … Continue Reading Bring Your Dead Car Battery Back To Life—Recycle It!