NAPA Know How

Whether you’re looking to lower your vehicle for form or function, you have options. Two common methods involve lowering springs and coilovers, and while they’re not the only game in town, these two options are often weighed against each other in deciding how to lower a vehicle’s suspension. When it…

If you bought a pickup truck for work and are finding that you’re doing bigger jobs than you can handle, it might be time to install a dump truck bed. Luckily, you don’t have to add another vehicle to your fleet or give up a truck you already know and…

The boating world isn’t only divided into paddleboats, sailboats and motorboats. Powered watercraft include vehicles with outboard and inboard motors as well as the jet boat. The main difference that sets jet boats apart from other boat types is in the propeller — or lack thereof. Let’s explore the advantages…

In the most unfortunate of circumstances, sometimes it is necessary to completely replace the engine in your vehicle. Regardless of the cause engine damage is often not repairable. And even if it is technically rebuildable, the cost of even a partial rebuild often outweighs that of a remanufactured engine. Sometimes…

There are no two ways about it — a radiator leak is nothing to treat lightly. When you see fluids that are supposed to stay inside your car on the outside, there’s trouble. Here we’ll cover how a radiator operates and how to solve the problem of a radiator leak.…

For your vehicle to run smoothly, numerous car parts have to work together in harmony. One such part is the lug nut. This small, humble component plays a big role in helping your vehicle perform as it should. So, what is a lug nut, and what does it do for…

Choosing the best tires for your vehicle is extremely important, but it can be an overwhelming decision. Tire specifications, capabilities and prices vary widely, and narrowing your options requires careful consideration of your budget and your demands. Drivers of work trucks are particularly keen to select tires that will help…

You might think most boat washing you see people doing at the lake is done to keep things looking sharp for the ride home. Really, though, there are reasons other than pride to make that boat shine after a long day on the water. In fact, washing your boat is…

Choosing to tint your car’s windows can radically change the way you interact with your vehicle. If you want to tint your vehicle’s windows, there are methods that can help smooth the process. With that in mind, here’s a window tint guide to support this endeavor. Benefits of Window Tinting…

Chances are good that you don’t regularly drive a vehicle with air brakes, but you’ve probably ridden in one. For example, trucks, buses, trailers and semi-trailers use air brakes, which provide several advantages to these larger vehicles. But how do air brakes work? Let’s take a look. Hydraulic Brake Systems…