Benjamin Jerew, Author at NAPA Know How Blog

The Best Lawn Mower for Your Lawn

By Benjamin Jerew
March 24, 2018

The best lawn mower for your lawn might not be the biggest or the most expensive. Here are some tips on choosing the right mower for your needs.

A man perched on a riding lawn mower mows his lawn.

When to Change a Lawn Mower Battery

By Benjamin Jerew
March 18, 2018

Electric starting is great, but your lawn mower battery won’t last forever. Here’s how to check your battery and electrical system if it doesn’t start.

This car odometer is about to hit 100,000 miles.

Cars Over 100,000 Miles: Are They Worth It?

By Benjamin Jerew
March 12, 2018

There are many cars over 100,000 miles that are worth buying, maintaining and repairing. Don’t worry, it’s just a number, mostly.

A man riding a lawn mower with a new lawn mower battery.

How to Pick the Right Lawn Mower Battery

By Benjamin Jerew
March 10, 2018

While most push lawn mowers are pull-started, a few walk-behind and almost all self-propelled, riding lawn mowers feature electric starting, which makes it easier to start their larger engines. Just like batteries in cars and trucks, the lawn mower battery makes this convenience possible…

A small air pump is attached to a vehicle's tire.

Tire Pressure Matters To Much More Than Fuel Economy

By Benjamin Jerew
March 9, 2018

Tire pressure affects more than mpg. Here’s a look at four ways that underinflation can harm your tires, vehicle and even yourself and other motorists.

The check engine light on a dashboard is illuminated.

Is Your Check Engine Light On? Here Are 5 Common Culprits

By Benjamin Jerew
March 8, 2018

As a driver, there’s no greater frustration than seeing your check engine light on for no obvious reason — or after you’ve already repaired what you thought was the issue. The real problem is that the check engine light is so ambiguous. Here are five of the most common problems that can illuminate your check engine light…