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 May 20, 2020 Maintenance

What Is an Automatic Transmission Flush?

Age, mileage and use wears out automatic transmission fluid. Recognize the signs of needing to perform a transmission flush with these helpful tips.

Tips for your lawn mower maintenance checklist

Posted May 16, 2020 Maintenance

Easy Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklist For Summer Grass Care

For your fuel-powered mower, here are four items you need to make sure are on your regular lawn mower maintenance checklist.

Posted May 6, 2020 Maintenance

4 Springtime Trailer Maintenance Tips Before You Hit The Road

Good weather ahead means it’s almost time to take some of your favorite recreational vehicles on the road. But first, let’s talk about trailer maintenance.

Posted May 4, 2020 Maintenance

Basic Safety Gear Necessary for Home Auto Maintenance

When it comes to working on your own car, safety gear is just as important as the right ratchet set or air driver.

Cutaway of an engine cylinder head and block

Posted April 28, 2020 Maintenance

How to Clean Diesel Injectors

It’s important to know how to clean diesel injectors. Follow these steps to optimize your car’s performance.

a 5.3L V8 engine in a front wheel drive car

Posted April 20, 2020 Maintenance

Ready To Wrench: 4 Tips for First Time Automotive DIYers

Your first time working on a car can be intimidating. Cars are complex machines with lots of pieces that all function together…somehow. But if you take your time and work … Continue Reading Ready To Wrench: 4 Tips for First Time Automotive DIYers

A bucket and hose on the ground by a red car

Posted April 19, 2020 Featured

How to Spring-Clean Your Car

The sun is finally shining, meaning it’s time to spring-clean your car. Winter is hard on a car, and a good cleaning makes it look good as new inside and out. Also, a nice bath helps your car last longer by removing the winter buildup on paint and interior fabrics. It doesn’t take long to do the job and, once it’s done, you’ll have months of summertime weather to enjoy. Here’s how to spring-clean your car…

Posted April 16, 2020 Maintenance

Worn Serpentine Belt Signs And Serpentine Belt Replacement Tips

The accessories on a modern vehicle’s engine are typically driven by a single belt that wraps around all the pulleys. This is called a serpentine belt. Older vehicles used multiple … Continue Reading Worn Serpentine Belt Signs And Serpentine Belt Replacement Tips

Four tires lying on their sides on asphalt

Posted April 15, 20201 Comment Maintenance

How to Store Winter Tires

Spring is here, so it’s time to figure out how to store winter tires. Learn how to prep them for storage until winter returns.

Ford F150 engine air filter swap is a great First Time DIY Car project

Posted April 13, 2020 Maintenance

Building A Foundation: Four First Time DIY Car Projects

Tackling your first DIY automotive project may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is picking the right starting place to ensure success. There are certain DIY … Continue Reading Building A Foundation: Four First Time DIY Car Projects