NAPA Know How

Electric vehicles seem like the current rage, but over a century ago they had a place in the market alongside steam- and gas-powered cars. Fast forward to today and the market seems ready to pivot from the internal combustion engine to full electrification. An electric car may be in your…

You’re pretty good with the do-it-yourself stuff in the garage, but do you know how to change a spark plug on a lawn mower? If not, then look no further. Lawnmower spark plugs have a ballpark life of about 50 hours, so if you mow the lawn for about half…

Let’s talk about UTV accessories. Utility terrain vehicles are great tools for getting some heavy-duty offroad work done, and with space for cargo and passengers, you can think of them as the serious sibling of the more recreation-oriented ATV. But just because these machines are rugged and rough doesn’t mean…

Towing capability is something that truck and SUV manufacturers love to brag about, but what is it, exactly, that gives these vehicles the ability to safely handle a heavy trailer? The size of a tow rig is certainly one factor, but there are many other things that come into play…

It’s time to learn how to replace wheel studs. If you’ve mounted your own tires, changed a flat or watched the guys at the local shop put a new set of tires on your car, then you’ve seen wheel studs. They’re the threaded pieces of metal that stick out beyond…

If you spend long enough driving your car, especially on the highway, you’re bound to experience some rock chips in your paint. While these tiny spots of damage are unsightly, a rock chip on a metal panel can present an even bigger issue. Your vehicle’s paint job is more than…

What does SAE stand for? This three-letter abbreviation originally stood for the Society of Automotive Engineers, a US-based organization comprised of engineers in various industries, including automotive, commercial vehicles and aerospace. In the automotive sector, SAE stamping appears on tools and motor oil, and it’s also used for horsepower rating…

Your car’s VIN shares vital information about your vehicle. You may need to have your VIN on hand to present to an insurance company, a repair shop or a government agency as a way of identifying your car. That’s why it’s important to know where to find it when you…

Potholes can seemingly come out of nowhere, and no driver is immune from the damage they can inflict. If you hit a pothole, you’ll know it right away, but the lasting effects of doing so might take time to appear. How Do Potholes Form? Potholes are created when water makes…

You probably don’t head out into the rain on your bike deliberately, but what happens when you run into a sudden shower and can’t wait it out? The meteorologist mentioned a 20 percent chance of rain, but there’s really a 50 percent chance: it will or it won’t. Still, you…