BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AUGUST 28, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Changing your oil filter (and oil, of course) is the cornerstone of responsible engine maintenance. But what happens when you go to do the thing and your oil filter is uncooperative? If you know how to remove a stuck oil filter ...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 24, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Gas prices go up and gas prices go down. This constant seesaw can put a wrinkle in any budget, leading consumers to carefully consider their next vehicle. But purchasing a new car isn’t always a practical or an affordable solution ...

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The August 11th Pomona Swap Meet was incredible! With temps in the high 80s to low 90s on the lot, the weather cooperated as much as possible to make it as nice of a day as possible for August in SoCal. Over three thousand classic cars cruised in to the Car Corral and hundreds of ...

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BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 27, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Engines are complex machines with rapidly moving metal parts and small clearances. And as such, they generate a lot of heat. You already know that coolant is an integral part of keeping your engine from exploding, and you probably also know that ...

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We featured the Nu Minis Truck Club on the Main Aisle at our June 2nd event, and it was awesome to see how much attention they got! The Nu Minis (@NuMinis_SoCal) feature “LA style” mid 80s to early 90s import trucks (e.g. Nissan 720s, Mazda B Series trucks, and Toyota SR5s). The Nu Minis only ...

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The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! With over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories and automobilia, we’ve got something for everyone… and you know we love our lowriders in SoCal! Come dip down the main aisle. Whether you’ve got bags or hydraulics, there’s nothing like dippin’ down the ...

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The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier vintage Volkswagen marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars for sale and on display! And with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every aircooled enthusiast. Whether you’re into Bugs, Buses, Ghias, Notchbacks, Squarebacks, or even ...

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The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars for sale and on display! That’s right… with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every car enthusiast. Whether you’re coming to buy, to sell, or just ...

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BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 10, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Anyone familiar with cars knows changing an engine air filter is an important part of routine maintenance, but why do engines need an air filter to begin with? Just why are they so important and how do they affect performance? No ...

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Look at the Condition and History You love everything about your classic car: driving it around, showing it off, waxing it, and going to shows and talking to other classic car owners. But, occasionally, you wonder if you would like to sell it. You may have had it for 10 or 20 years… what’s it ...

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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?...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MAY 2, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Your car battery is weak and you don’t know what is draining it. Likely, a combination of reasons is a factor here, including extreme weather and your driving habits. With care, you can extend battery life beyond the usual few years that it’s ...

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