Polar Bear Auto Care
2430 Harvard Street, Sacramento CA 916.923.2323

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The Pros of Pros (Let Us Do It For You)

The Pros of Pros (Let Us Do It For You)

Modern vehicles usually have four wheels, a steering wheel, and an engine, just as they have for decades.  But an awful lot has changed since the days of carburetors and drum brakes.  The ad...
Published on: Aug 16, 2026
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: May 31, 2026
OEM or Aftermarket? (Choosing Replacement Parts)

OEM or Aftermarket? (Choosing Replacement Parts)

It happens – a part on your vehicle breaks or just wears out.  The replacement part is very important. You want it to last and perform like new.  That’s why your NAPA AutoCare Ce...
Published on: May 17, 2026
The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)

The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)

Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen.   Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power.  The amount of ox...
Published on: Mar 15, 2026
Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)

Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)

You've probably seen them lying around at the side of the road: someone's outside rearview mirror that's been knocked off by a driver’s not-so-perfect driving.  And you realize the person w...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025
A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)

A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)

You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition.  But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.  Several things can...
Published on: May 04, 2025
Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. "Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Dec 06, 2023
Auto Repair Ethics in Sacramento

Auto Repair Ethics in Sacramento

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair.  Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else.  In the automotive worl...
Published on: Sep 17, 2022