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Sanport Auto Solutions – Tulsa & Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

This month’s BuyAutoParts Shop Spotlight is Sanport Auto Solutions, serving the Tulsa metro area. Sanport is a family-owned Napa AutoCare center that’s been run by Andrew and Mary Santos since the opening of their original Broken Arrow location 1992. They opened a second location inside Tulsa city limits in 2001, and after outgrowing their original…

Silver BMW E46 coupe parked in a lot, showcasing its sporty design.

How To Fix BMW E46 Steering

Steering Tips

BMW is now, for better or worse, in the depths of its turbocharged, automatic-transmission, all-wheel-drive future. While these technological advancements certainly put down impressive performance numbers, they also add weight, complexity, and remove some of the fun from the driving experience that made cars like the 2002 and E30 so iconic. Today’s “Ultimate Driving Machine”…

White 2006-2011 Honda Civic coupe, front view, parked outdoors.

2006-2011 Honda Civic AC Compressor Problems

As the weather heats up this summer, you'll need to make sure that the air conditioning system in your Honda Civic is in proper working order for maximum comfort while commuting or on a road trip. But if you're having issues with the AC unit, they can be one of the most expensive repairs to…

Black Cadillac Escalade with Z55 Autoride suspension

Problems with the Z55 Autoride Suspension in 2000-2014 GM Trucks

On many of GM’s larger trucks there was an optional Z55 suspension package available. Autoride is GM's trademark name for their automatic load-leveling suspension and computer controlled shock system. The Autoride system provides for a great ride, but when the system fails it can leave a big hole in your pocketbook. BuyAutoParts.com offers brand-new passive…

What are my A/C pressure readings telling me about my A/C system?

If you think that you have an issue with your A/C system but you are not sure which component is causing the malfunction it is a good idea to hook your compressor up to a pressure gauge. An A/C System that is working properly should have 150+ PSI on the high side and 30 PSI…

Red 2007-2012 Dodge Ram 6.7L Cummins dually truck

2007-2012 Dodge Ram 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Problems

Halfway through the 2007 model year, Dodge replaced the venerable 5.9 24v Cummins diesel with a new 6.7 liter model, in order to keep up with the ever-increasing competition from Ford and GM. In addition to a massive power increase, this also brought the Ram up to emissions standards not scheduled to go into effect…

Jack's Auto Parts & Machine store interior with aisles of auto parts and customer service.

Jack’s Auto Parts & Machine – Lake Havasu City, AZ

This month’s BuyAutoParts customer spotlight is Jack’s Auto Parts & Machine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Located right by the tourist center of this vacation destination town, Jack’s is an independently-owned Carquest franchise that’s been locally owned and operated for 45 years, while still offering the entire catalog of a national chain, plus everything we…

AC kit components: condenser, evaporator, compressor, receiver dryer, O-rings, and oil.

New from BuyAutoParts – Longer Warranties on Our Most Popular Items!

Our unbeatable warranty has been a cornerstone of BuyAutoParts for a long time. If you have any issues with any item you buy from us during the warranty period, let us know and we can get a free replacement shipped same day! To further demonstrate our confidence in the items we sell, we have recently…

Silver Audi A4 sedan, likely a 1.8T model, parked on a paved driveway

K03 vs K04 Turbo for the Audi & Volkswagen 1.8T

What’s the last time you saw an Audi on the road older than a first-generation A4? The B5-chassis A4 was a turning point for the brand, and it’s probably the reason Audi is still around today. It was also the first vehicle to use the 20v 1.8T engine, which soon found its way to the…

Red Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins truck, side view, with chrome grille.

Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins Turbocharger Failure

In 1998, Dodge phased out the much-lauded 12 valve 5.9L Cummins turbo diesel engine in their medium-duty pickup trucks with an improved 24 valve version that featured common rail injection and increased power output. Further refinements of the 24 valve 5.9L Cummins further increased performance with a high-output version which offered over 100 horsepower more…