When I was a kid, my dad would have to take the car down to the garage every few months for a chassis lubrication, usually at the same time as the oil and filter change. Now, apart from a few components, the chassis lube is now a thing of the…
Elliott, NAPA Team Collect Fourth-Place Finish Sunday at Pocono
Chase Elliott and the NAPA AUTO PARTS team closed out the doubleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway with a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s 350-mile race. The result is Elliott’s seventh top-five finish of the season. Elliott and the NAPA AUTO PARTS team started Sunday’s 350-mile race at Pocono Raceway from the…
Sweet Earns Three Podium Finishes at Jackson Nationals
Brad Sweet and the NAPA AUTO PARTS Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) team took on a triple-header over the weekend as the World of Outlaws traveled to Minnesota for the 42nd-annual Jackson Nationals. The team had high expectations at Jackson Speedway, a track where Sweet is a two-time Champion and has…
What’s the Best Battery for Diesel Trucks? 3 Tips for Choosing the Right One
The best battery for diesel trucks isn’t necessarily the same one you would choose for a gas-powered pickup. Although trucks in general make use of higher capacity batteries due to their task-focused design and frequent commercial application, there are still differences to consider when comparing diesel battery options to those…
Elliott Finishes 25th in First Race of Pocono Doubleheader
Chase Elliott and the NAPA AUTO PARTS team finished 25th in the first race of the Pocono doubleheader weekend. Despite the result, the No. 9 team remain fourth in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings. Elliott started Saturday’s 130-lap NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway from the fifth position.…
Know-How Notes: Cooling System Thermostat Replacement Tips
A thermostat that is stuck closed will quickly cause your engine to overheat. When the thermostat gets stuck open, your engine takes considerably longer to warm up. You will notice this in the winter because the heater will blow ice cubes out of the vents and your toes will go…
Rules Of The Road: 7 Commonly Misunderstood Driving Laws
After years of driving, we feel confident that we’re following every driving rule precisely. The rules have become embedded in our minds and are carried out each time we take to the road. That being said, there’s a good chance some of the things you think you “know” might not…
How to Clean a Lawn Mower Carburetor
Summertime is finally here! The weather’s good and your lawn is growing, so it’s time to get outside and make all that green grass look its best. But after months of disuse, your lawn mower isn’t running smoothly. If it’s difficult to keep it running without stalling, there could be…
Trailer Hitch Classes: How to Choose the Right One
If you tow often, a trailer hitch serves an essential purpose. This device is attached to the vehicle that’s doing the hauling, and it directly connects the tow vehicle with the trailer that’s being pulled. Because there are different trailer hitch classes, it’s important to choose the right one for…
How to Clean Electronics With WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner
Cleaning electronics components is an exercise in frustration. Just like any other piece of equipment, electronics get dirty and grungy, but also have some unique attributes that make cleaning difficult. First, the elephant in the room – liquids and electricity do not mix. We know this because we have all…