NAPA Know How

Whether you’re sawing through a pipe or hacking off a corroded mounting nut, there are times when you may need to know how to cut metal. It’s a simple task, but you need the right tools for the job, and you need to follow certain safety precautions. Safety First Before…

Your tires might not be the most complex part of your vehicle, but they’re arguably among the most indispensable. Keeping your tires in good condition is integral to both safety and performance, so when they suffer damage, it’s important to take care of it immediately. You’re likely familiar with patching…

Waxing the paint on your car is a necessary step to protect the finish for many years. The problem is that it is labor intensive, so most of us either pay someone else to do it or we don’t do it all. The other issue with waxing is that if…

What does ABS mean on a car? An anti-lock brake system, or ABS, keeps your wheels from locking during extreme braking. In an emergency, this safety feature helps you maintain control of your car. But do all cars have ABS? Read on to learn the history and working principles of…

Restrictions kill engine power. We already installed a K&N Blackhawk open-element air filter on our 2013 Chevrolet Suburban to let more air into the engine and make some extra power. Now we need to do the same on the backside. What goes in, must come out, so eliminating restrictions is…

If you want your car’s engine to live a long and healthy life, it’s essential to keep it running at the proper temperature. Engine coolant is the fluid that helps to prevent your car’s engine from overheating. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with antifreeze, but is antifreeze a coolant?…

Everyone has run into car trouble at one time or another. Often, there’s someone around to help, or maybe you keep a set of jumper cables and some emergency car tools in the trunk. But what do you do when the problem isn’t something common? People often think they have…

Knowing how to winterize an outboard motor is essential for the overall health and performance of your boat. Proper winterization protects against corrosion and freeze damage that can occur while your motor is in winter storage. Here’s everything you need to know about how to winterize an outboard motor. 1.…

If you care about the health of your lawn, you need to know about dethatching, which can help ensure that your grass always has easy access to the nutrients it needs to look its best. Let’s take a closer look at what dethatching is, how to dethatch a lawn and…

Nearly every car built since the 1980s has a basic audio system. Speakers are almost always found in the doors, particularly in the front panels, and with frequent opening and closing of the doors and windows, these speakers can eventually break and require replacement. Fortunately, by using the right tools…