When you buy a car, you might not immediately think about what it will be worth years down the road. If you take great care of your vehicle, however, you’ll likely maximize its price when it comes time to sell, putting more money in your pocket. But there are certain…
Most modern EFI engines have a Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor located in the air intake of the engine. This is the device that measures how much air is coming into the engine so that the computer can determine how much fuel it needs to inject. While the MAF sensor…
If you’ve ever looked to boost your engine’s output, you’ve run across the words “turbocharger” and “supercharger.” While someone unfamiliar with automotive jargon may use these terms interchangeably, they are two distinct technologies — each with its own set of pros and cons. Make sure you know the ins and…
When you need to make a hole is something that isn’t paper, you need a drill bit. While the basic drill bit will make a hole, there are many different types of drill bits, and what you are working on makes a difference when you need to choose a drill…
When the checkered flag waved over Sonoma Raceway for the final time of the foreseeable future, Alexander Rossi finished in seventh, collecting his 30th career IndyCar top-ten finish and 14th of the 2018 season. Heading into the weekend 29 points behind Verizon IndyCar Series championship leader Scott Dixon,…
Brad Sweet and the No. 49 NAPA AUTO PARTS team scored yet another 2018 World of Outlaws Spring Car Series win during the West Coast swing. The busy week for the No. 49 team started with the 49er Gold Rush Classic Presented by Riebes NAPA AUTO PARTS at Placerville Speedway…
As the only team to make runs in the three-second range during all four qualifying sessions at the Dodge NHRA Nationals, Ron Capps and the NAPA AUTO PARTS Funny Car crew looked like the team to beat on race day. Starting from the top half of the field, Capps recorded…
Chase Elliott earned stage points in the first two stages of the first race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs before being a collected in a late-race accident. On Sunday afternoon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Elliott led his teammates to the green flag from the seventh position. In the…
Hailie Deegan set a record in becoming the first female driver to win a pole award in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, with Bill McAnally Racing’s NAPA drivers leading the way as the series raced on a dirt track for the first time in nearly 40 years. Deegan put her…
Most people buy their cars, but don’t forget you can also lease a car. A lease offers the flexibility to get a new car sooner and eliminates the need to sell your car when you want a new one — you simply return it when the lease is over. Here…