KNOW-HOW NOTES: HOW TO INSTALL FREEZE PLUGS
Your engine block is full of holes to the outside world. These holes are part of the casting process, where the sand is poured out of the...
WINTER SAFETY TIPS AND YOUR CAR
Winter presents many unique hazards for drivers. Wind, sleet, ice and snow can make driving treacherous, with bridges and underpasses...
HOW TO TELL IF IT’S TIME TO REPLACE TIRES ON YOUR CAR
Tires don’t last forever, and changing them restores performance and safety. Some people might replace tires too often, while others...
NAPA KNOWS NEW CARS: 2019 RAM 1500 LARAMIE QUAD CAB
(Editor’s Note: Welcome to NAPA Knows New Cars with the 2019 Ram 1500. This is not your normal new car review. This series focuses more...
YOUR IGNITION KEY WON’T TURN: WHAT COULD BE HAPPENING?
You try to start your car, but the key won’t turn. This should be simple, but no matter how much you try, it’s not budging. Here’s what...
THE BENEFITS OF PREMIUM GAS: DO YOU NEED TO PAY MORE?
The benefits of premium gas can be difficult to separate from the marketing hype that goes with it. Presented as the “top tier” fuel at...
CAR ENTHUSIAST GIFT GUIDE: 5 GIFTS FOR THE CAR NUT ON YOUR LIST
The holidays are a time of joy and gift giving, but sometimes the one dearest to you is the hardest to find the right gift for. If your...
HOW DOES A DIESEL ENGINE WORK?
At first glance, gasoline and diesel engines are incredibly similar. Both take fuel, make small explosions and move cars. While both...
CAN I PUT WATER IN MY CAR RADIATOR?
You’re driving when you notice the temperature gauge start to creep up. You pull over, safely check the coolant overflow reservoir and...
TIMING CHAIN VS. TIMING BELT: WHY DO CARS USE ONE OR THE OTHER?
When considering engine maintenance, it’s important to understand whether your vehicle has a timing chain vs. timing belt or timing...
