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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.
Catalytic Converter Theft Statistics According to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), reported catalytic converter thefts jumped from 1,298 in 2018 to 14,433 in 2020. And this … Continue Reading How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft Before It Starts
A dead battery is never a good way to start the day. Maybe the cold weather got to your weak battery, or maybe an interior light was left on overnight. … Continue Reading Should You Use a Jump Starter or a Booster Pack?
Finding a Mode for Every Mood and Move You Make Driving mode controls are a relatively new technology leveraged to offer you the best, most personalized driving experience possible. Access … Continue Reading How to Pick the Right Driving Mode
With winter’s grasp firmly upon us, the issue of getting stuck in snow becomes more prominent in our daily lives. Whether you are just slipping a little or the wheels … Continue Reading 10 Tips on How to Get Your Car Unstuck From Snow
Your engine’s serpentine belt is probably not something you check on very often. If it is working then your vehicle will run, the battery will charge, the power steering works, … Continue Reading Serpentine Belt Wear Indicators
There comes a point in a DIYer’s life when it is time to put down some wrenching roots in the form of a garage tool box. You may have walked … Continue Reading Building Your First Garage Tool Box
NAPA News: The Hottest Electric Vehicles Coming In 2023 The idea of a world where roads are dominated by all-electric or hybrid vehicles isn’t too far off. As consumer demand … Continue Reading NAPA News: The Hottest Electric Vehicles Coming In 2023
NAPA Shopping Guide: Best Truck Accessories For Winter Whether you are shopping for a loved one this holiday season or hoping to treat yourself after a long year, NAPA Accessories … Continue Reading NAPA Shopping Guide: Best Truck Accessories For Winter
Ideally an oil drain plug should always thread in and out easily. It isn’t a structural fastener, just a plug to hold back fluid. But it can be awkward laying … Continue Reading Cross-Threaded Oil Drain Plug Solutions
In some parts of the country road salt and brine are a normal part of life. Road salt is elegantly efficient at the job of controlling ice and snow on … Continue Reading How To Keep Road Salt From Eating Your Car