CategoryMaintenance

The NAPA experts are here to help you maintain your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, ATV, lawn mower and more. Regardless of whether you tackle maintenance in your home garage or trust the technicians at your local NAPA Auto Care center, the NAPA Blog has the detailed advice you need to keep everything running in top condition.

Posted September 29, 2020 Maintenance

When Do You Need to Bleed Brakes?

Your brake system can get air bubbles inside. While you can fix it, there is also a way to prevent it. Learn why and how to bleed brakes.

Posted September 25, 2020 Maintenance

How to Remove Rust From Tools

Whether from humidity, a damp garage or just time, tools get rusty. Here’s how to remove rust from tools so you can get back to the job at hand.

Posted September 24, 2020 Maintenance

Going With The Flow: How an Engine Oil Filter Works

When your car alerts you that it’s time for an oil change, how quickly do you do it? If your answer is that you thought the warning light was just … Continue Reading Going With The Flow: How an Engine Oil Filter Works

A close-up of a headlight on a red sports car

Posted September 12, 2020 Featured

How to Clean Headlights at Home

Keeping your headlights in good working condition is essential for visibility and safety. Here’s how to clean headlights so you can see the road ahead.

An air freshener hangs from a car's rearview mirror

Posted September 11, 2020 Maintenance

How to Get Rid of Car Odor

Is an accidental spill or a bit of trash causing a lingering smell in your vehicle? Here’s how to get rid of car odor so you can drive with the windows up.

Technician installing new engine oil filter

Posted September 8, 2020 Maintenance

How to Remove a Stuck Oil Filter and Prevent Future Problems

Whether you’re a professional technician or DIY mechanic, you’ve probably confronted at least one stuck oil filter in your career. Here’s how to fix it.

Posted August 31, 2020 Maintenance

What Is a Tuneup and Why Should You Get One?

What is a tuneup? This type of preventative maintenance can nip problems in the bud and keep your vehicle running smoothly. Here’s why you should get one.

Pouring radiator flush into the overflow tank.

Posted August 21, 2020 Maintenance

How to Flush a Radiator

Keeping the engine bay clean is easy, but what about the cooling system? Here’s how to flush a radiator to keep it clean and operating smoothly.

Posted August 19, 2020 Maintenance

Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Maintaining your own vehicle can be a rewarding experience. One of the most common beginner DIY projects is an oil change. The key to success for any automotive project is … Continue Reading Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Posted August 18, 2020 Featured

How to Clean Brake Rotors

If there’s one thing you want your brakes to be, it’s dependable. Good brakes are important no matter what you drive and need to be maintained no matter how much of a DIY mechanic you fancy yourself to be. Learning how to clean brake rotors and staying on top of it is an easy way to help maintain your brake system’s safety.