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.
Keep That Vehicle Dash From Fading & Cracking It’s that time again! School’s out, and the mercury is climbing. All these hot, sunny days can really take a toll on … Continue Reading Protect Your Dash & Deck From the Summer Sun
The Powerful Rush for Adventure If you’re like adrenaline junkies all over the world, you crave the kind of thrilling excursion that takes you far from your everyday routine. Now, … Continue Reading The Best Lithium-Ion Battery for Your Powersport Vehicle
Removing and Replacing Your Specific Hubcap Type Whether plastic, chrome or a simple steel OEM part, replacement hubcaps play an important role in maintaining your vehicle while also adding style … Continue Reading How to Remove Hubcaps in 5 Easy Steps
Best Vacuums to Tidy Up Your Pickup Truck Whether you own a brand-new Ford F150 ½-Ton pickup with all the bells and whistles or you drive a hard-working GMC Sierra … Continue Reading Best Vacuums to Tidy Up Your Pickup Truck
What does a muffler do? It is the last main section of a vehicle’s exhaust system, tasked with passing gases to the tailpipe and controlling noise.
There’s nothing like a sparkling clean car. Even if your Tesla Model S, Model X or Model Y is only a few years old, a gleaming exterior and spotless interior … Continue Reading Detailing Your Tesla
Emerging EV Tech: Brembo Brakes for Every Driver For decades, Brembo brakes have remained synonymous with performance braking. At car shows, in the movies and on the track, vehicles installed … Continue Reading NAPA Introduces Premium Brembo Brakes
Tips for Towing & Trailering Receiver Hitch & Hitch Pin Ball Mount & Coupler Safety Chain & Wiring Harnesses Grease & Lubricant The Pull of the Open Road The weather … Continue Reading Tips for Towing & Trailering
When an appliance or equipment around the house or in your garage breaks, the first question is whether it can be fixed or if it has to be scrapped. Most … Continue Reading Why The “Right to Repair” Your Vehicle Matters
The types of chains you’ll use for a certain task will depend on the size of what you want to transport and how you want to tow, haul and secure it.