BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 20, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / If your vehicle was made in the past 20 years or so, you’ve probably heard of carburetors, but never really dealt with one. For personal vehicles at least, they’ve fallen out of favor for newer and more reliable technology. But they ...

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Want to win an official 2018 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show event t-shirt? It’s easy. Here’s how: You must have an Instagram account. Follow @pomonaswapmeet on Instagram. Post pictures from any Pomona Swap Meet on Sunday, March 4, 2018 using #MyPomonaPics. (Pictures do not have to be taken at the March 4th event, ...

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BY BENJAMIN JEREW/ ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 9, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / We’ve long departed from the 3,000-mile oil change; most automakers now suggest longer oil change intervals, usually every 5,000, 7,500 or 10,000 miles. These longer intervals are possible thanks to both tighter engine-manufacturing tolerances and high-tech, low-viscosity engine oils, which make for more ...

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BY BENJAMIN HUNTING / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Brake rotor replacement is a fact of life for any vehicle owner, but how can you know for sure that it’s time to swap in a new set of discs on your automobile? Is it possible to get more life out ...

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BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 12, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Tires are, unfortunately, considered consumable material on a car. Along with things like filters, windshield wipers and fluids, you should expect to replace them several times during the life of a vehicle, as the more they are used, the more worn ...

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BY BENJAMIN JEREW / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 8, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / With so many parts hiding inside today’s drum brakes, replacing them is not for the faint of heart. Dealership technicians probably work on drum brakes at least once a week, and brake specialists probably more than once a day. After years in ...

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Whether you live in California or you’re just planning to visit, you should be aware of our new driving laws (and changes to existing laws) that took effect on January 1, 2018: Cannabis Use in Vehicles (SB 65, Hill): Is 4/20 your favorite holiday? We’re not judging, but this law prohibits smoking or ingesting marijuana or ...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 28, 2017 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / A puddle on the garage floor may be your first clue that something is wrong with your car. Indeed, car leaking can point to a significant problem, leading to an extensive repair. Before you panic, though, you need to determine what ...

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If you follow trends in the classic car world, you know that Chevy C/K Series trucks are among the most popular classic vehicles to own these days… and that makes us happy in Pomona because, well, we’ve always loved classic trucks! It’s also partly why we’re so proud to host the C/10 Club and Friends ...

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BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 8, 2017 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Routine oil changes are an essential part of keeping your engine happy and healthy. However, as manufacturers look to reduce costs and weight, more drain plugs are made of soft metals like aluminum that strip easily if you or your mechanic aren’t ...

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Thank you everyone who participated in the Pomona Swap Meet’s 2017 Win This Shirt Contest! To stay up to date on show news and to find out about future contests, make sure you sign up for the Pomona Swap Meet e-Newsletter. Congrats to all of our 2017 winners! WINNERS LIST – DECEMBER 3, 2017 1. David ...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 27, 2017 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Brakes are one component that you may not give much thought to until they begin to squeal, grind or squeak. Such noises indicate that your brake system needs attention and shouldn’t be ignored. Brakes sticking is another problem not to dismiss ...

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