NAPA Know How

Can you leave your car on while pumping gas? There’s an urban legend that addresses this issue, but it doesn’t supply as clear-cut of an answer as you might expect. However, there are definitely some habits motorists should avoid altogether at a service station, including a few that can result…

Did you know your clutch pedal doesn’t actually move the clutch directly? It takes a series of mechanisms to translate your motion of stepping on the clutch pedal into moving the clutch disc. Typically there are three methods used by auto manufacturers to actuate the clutch diaphragm in manual transmission…

Just when you expect it the least, POP!, your air hose springs a leak. Hopefully it doesn’t just blow apart and the end connected to the compressor whips at your legs like an angry cobra, but rather a small leak. Regardless of the situation, you still need to fix it.…

Autumn is here, and it’s a time for all things pumpkin and one last chance to enjoy the nice weather before winter sets in. A tractor hayride is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and community alike. Got a tractor and a hay wagon? Great, let’s get…

Almost all roadside safety tips boil down to one essential truth, when you are forced to pull over on a major road: stay inside your car. Interstate highways are fast and convenient, but only when your vehicle is capable of keeping up. Once it breaks down it becomes an obstacle…

Engine heat wreaks havoc on paint, even the paint on the hood can fade from the heavy dose of radiant heat from the hot engine below. How well do you think that rattle-can paint job is going to last? We have sprayed engines with spray cans, even the high-heat versions, only…

You’ve probably wondered about the various substances in you garage, specifically brake fluid shelf life. Just how safe is it to use a can or bottle of fluid that’s been sitting in the garage or basement? You’re right to give this some thought, as it’s not just brake fluid, but…

Your windshield wipers provide visibility in the rain and snow. The blades typically need to be replaced regularly, but sometimes the wiper arm gets damaged, and a bent wiper arm won’t be able to keep your windshield clear of precipitation. In cases like this, you’ll need to know how to…

The time to learn what type of jack a given job calls for isn’t when you’re stranded somewhere with places to be. Learning this important maintenance information now will leave you better equipped when the need to use a jack does arise, taking one worry off your plate. There are…

  If your business has grown and you’ve upgraded to some heavy-duty machinery, a one-size-fits-all solution may not always be viable. For example, the Bobcat, or skid loader, can do many jobs on tough terrain or flat surfaces, but how do skid steer tracks vs. tires rate, and which is…