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.
Many drivers that have spent years behind the wheel are mostly familiar with the various lights, gauges and displays on a vehicle’s dash. The instrument panel–also called a gauge cluster–includes a … Continue Reading Know Your Dashboard Lights and Gauges [Infographic]
The clever infographic below from CarInsurance.org answers a question few of us ever ask: “How do I get my car stolen?” Sarcasm aside, the question encourages car owners and drivers … Continue Reading Prevent Car Theft with 4 Easy Steps [Infographic]
LATCH, the built-in child safety seat lower anchors that have been required for every new passenger vehicle since model year 2003, has certainly simplified child seat installation. But new rules … Continue Reading Play It Safe: 2014 Child Safety Seat Rule Change
There’s one thing more important than reaching your destination when you set out on a road trip. That’s helping to ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers and other drivers … Continue Reading Thanksgiving Travel: Road Trip Survival Kit
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Americans across our nation are preparing to travel to visit friends and loved ones. According to AAA, 43.6 million Americans traveled more than 50 miles … Continue Reading 8 Tips Toward a Safer Thanksgiving Road Trip
For maximum driving safety, it is very important to keep a close eye on how your car lights are functioning. If a light goes out, follow these steps to replace … Continue Reading How to Replace a Headlight: NAPA Know How
If you need to jump start your car in the morning, it might be time for a new battery. You can bring your car to a NAPA AutoCare Center for … Continue Reading How to Replace a Car Battery: NAPA KNOW HOW
People wonder how often they should change their engine air filter. The simple answer is when it’s dirty. That’s a function of how much air has passed through the filter, … Continue Reading How to Replace an Air Filter: NAPA KNOW HOW
NAPA not only sells the oil and oil filters you need to change the motor oil in your vehicle, but also provides you with the KNOW HOW to change oil … Continue Reading How to Change Oil – NAPA KNOW HOW
When we asked you to show us your messy garages back in July, it wasn’t because we wanted to shame you. Quite the opposite – we believe that a messy … Continue Reading NAPA Pitches In on Garage Organization