VOIDING A VEHICLE WARRANTY: HOW TO AVOID IT
Warranties are used to protect consumers and manufacturers and encourage good vehicle maintenance. But it’s important to ask questions about voiding a vehicle warranty — you might be surprised by steps you can take while still following the rules. Here are a few practices to follow for keeping your warranty intact. Git ‘R Done: Routine maintenance such as oil and filter changes are not only imperative to keeping your car in good condition, but they are required to stay under
5 OIL MYTHS READY TO KILL YOUR CAR
Humankind has been using oil for at least 4,000 years, and oil myths go back just as far. Ancient people believed crude oil had medicinal benefits. Marco Polo, around the turn of the 14th century, discovered camel drivers using it to treat mange. And the first Venezuelan oil export was intended as a gout treatment. In case you thought oil myths were isolated to beauty products and miracle cures, there are plenty of old mechanics’ wives’ tales ready to kill your engine in a fe
HOW TO CHOOSE CAR INTERIOR LIGHT BULBS
Are things starting to look a bit dim inside your car? It could be time to replace or upgrade your car interior light bulbs. The good news is this is easy — even for a first-timer. Locate Your Lights Step one is to find out just how many interior light bulbs your vehicle has and where they are located. Probably best to do this in the evening, early morning or, at the very least, someplace shady. Once you’ve got that dealt with, open the passenger door, see the lights come on,
AUTO WINDOWS FOGGING? HERE’S HOW TO DEAL WITH IT
If you’ve ever had a problem with your auto windows fogging, you know how dangerous this issue can be. Fogged windows can severely limit your outward visibility when driving, and this could cause an accident. In this article, we’ll take a look at why windows fog. We’ll also offer a few tips and tricks you can use to clear and prevent fogged windows in different types of weather. Why Do Car Windows Fog? The air around us exists at varying temperatures, and it also contains var
HOW TO FIX A GARAGE DOOR: FIVE COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Automatic garage doors are a common modern convenience. When they’re working properly, they open with the simple press of a button. Over time, however, these doors may become stuck, make too much noise or operate too quickly, among other problems. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to fix a garage door, here are five of the most common solutions: Noisy Door Your automatic garage door opens and closes just fine, but it is noisy to the point where your neighbors are co
HAILIE DEEGAN BATTLES TO VICTORY AT K&N WEST RACE AT COLORADO NATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Hailie Deegan captured her second NASCAR K&N Pro Series West win of the season and third career series victory with a last lap move that sent fellow Bill McAnnally Racing teammate Derek Kraus spinning at the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 presented by ENEOS at Colorado National Speedway on Saturday. All three BMR team drivers battled competitively for a podium finish, but the thrilling end was due to the hard battle between the pair of NASCAR Next racers — 17-year-old Temecula, Californ
EGR VALVES & COOLERS ARE CORE TO MAINTAINING CLEAN DIESEL EMISSIONS
It used to be when you heard someone say “diesel,” the word “dirty” was usually in close proximity. Those were the old days. Today’s modern diesel engines, including those found in popular medium duty vehicles, have been engineered to reduce those dirty emissions, including particulate matter (soot) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Since 2004 when new diesel emissions standards went into effect for on road diesel engines, maintaining the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system ha
BRINGING YOUR CAR TO THE MECHANIC, EVEN IF YOU’RE A DO-IT-YOURSELFER
Do-it-yourselfers take pride in the fact that they can fix practically anything around the house, from garden equipment to the family car and everything in between. As a DIYer, you might know how to check and replace your brakes, but the question is: At what point should you take your car to the mechanic? For most small and medium car issues, a well-equipped DIY garage, some YouTube videos, and maybe a manual or two are all that is necessary. Hopping on the NAPA Know How blog
3 ESSENTIAL RV HOOKUPS: UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICAL, WATER AND SEWAGE
Choosing a campsite means making sure it has all the essential RV hookups you’ll need to get the most out of your vacation. A beautiful view and fun activities in the area are great, but if you can’t power your lights at night or run your shower in the morning, by mid-week you’ll be cranky enough to start looking for a new campground to call home. Here are three essential RV hookups you’ll need to consider when selecting your next vacation spot: 1. Electrical Cables Getting y
WHAT IS HIGH MILEAGE OIL AND DO YOU NEED IT?
Tasked with shopping for oil change supplies, the number of engine oil types and varieties can be mind-boggling. Conventional oil, synthetic oil, oil for cars newer than 2012, high mileage oil, detergent oil, recycled oil and more — is it just hype or marketing? Ask for advice and you’ll likely be further confused or conflicted, and car maintenance is complicated enough, but does your vehicle need high mileage oil? What’s in Your Engine Oil? A jug of engine oil isn’t just min
