Benjamin Jerew, Author at NAPA Know How Blog

Five Professional Tips for Setting up Your Garage Workbench

Setting Up a Garage Workbench for DIY Car Repair: Five Pro Tips

By Benjamin Jerew
July 1, 2018

Here are five professional tips to help you set up your workspace and your toolbox for DIY car repairs.

A man trims weeds around a tree in his lawn with a weed whacker. Knowing whether your needs are light duty, like this example, will help you learn how to choose a weed trimmer.

3 Factors for Choosing a Weed Trimmer

By Benjamin Jerew
June 30, 2018

A lawn mower just isn’t going to cut it for a finely trimmed lawn. To get close to the edges, you’ll need to know how to choose a weed trimmer.

A lower engine rear with the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.

Common Crankshaft Sensor Issues

By Benjamin Jerew
June 13, 2018

If you have crankshaft sensor issues, you probably won’t be going far. Here’s a closer look at how the CKP sensor works — and how it fails.

A late-model Subaru boxer engine has been removed from the vehicle.

The Modern Engine Maintenance Mindset

By Benjamin Jerew
June 7, 2018

Today’s engines extract more power than ever before, but the way they’re made requires a change in how you approach modern engine maintenance.

A man drives a motorboat through shimmering lake waters.

The 5 Best Boat Accessories: 2018 Edition

By Benjamin Jerew
May 19, 2018

Here’s a look at our top picks for best boat accessories going into the season.

The steering gear on an Alfa Romero automobile, featuring a rack and pinion setup.

Symptoms of a Failing Rack and Pinion

By Benjamin Jerew
May 16, 2018

Rack and pinion steering is almost everywhere, helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles, but how do you know if your rack and pinion is failing?

Under the hood of this Mercury Grand Marquis is a noninterference engine.

What is a Non-Interference Engine?

By Benjamin Jerew
May 15, 2018

What’s the difference between an interference engine and a noninterference engine? It’s all about keeping the pistons and valves in proper time and space.

A riding lawn mower is parked on grass, with new lawn mower tires.

Are Your Lawn Mower Tires Getting Tired?

By Benjamin Jerew
May 5, 2018

Is your mower tearing up the grass? That’s one sign you need new lawn mower tires. Here are the other signs, along with tips on choosing the right tires.