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While electric vehicles are stealing the headlines these days, many drivers don’t realize how important electrical systems are in an average internal combustion vehicle. These systems play a huge role … Continue Reading Automotive Electrical Repair at NAPA Auto Care
What Does a Starter Do in a Car? Nothing is more important than ignition and engine management when it comes to long-lasting, optimal performance for any family car, commuter vehicle, … Continue Reading The Best Alternators & Starters
Shopping for Spark Plugs With NAPA Automotive ignition and engine work are some of the most straight-forward DIY projects that at-home mechanics have performed for decades. At NAPA, not only … Continue Reading Shopping for Spark Plugs With NAPA
If you drive an internal combustion engine, the fuel you put in your car needs a spark to ignite it and keep your car running. Spark plugs use precisely crafted … Continue Reading The Best Spark Plugs for High-Performance Engines
What are spark plugs? In simple terms, a spark plug creates a spark within the engine’s cylinder head, burning fuel to start the car.
Changing spark plugs is a key part of vehicle maintenance. Here’s what happens when spark plugs go bad and why you should replace them promptly.
Do you know how to change a spark plug on a lawn mower? Luckily, its an easy job that takes just a few tools and a couple of minutes. Learn how here.
If you know how to test ignition coil failure you can easily spot and repair failures early to prevent further damage. Learn more here.
Knowing how to replace spark plugs can help improve your engine’s performance, fuel economy and start-up performance.
The knock sensor creates a voltage signal based on the vibrations caused by engine detonation. The computer uses this signal to retard timing when spark knock occurs. Where are these … Continue Reading Combustion Control: What does a Knock Sensor do?