The Blog
Every mower tested in the shop and on real lawns, every guide dated.
Browse by topic
Maintenance & Seasonal CareMatch your Toro air filter to its exact model and engine (Recycler 22, Kohler, Briggs, Toro OHV) - plus an OEM-vs-generic verdict and where to buy.
Maintenance & Seasonal CareTune up your Toro in one afternoon: air filter, spark plug, oil, fuel and blade, plus the DIY-vs-shop cost math and a printable checklist.
Maintenance & Seasonal CareMatch your Briggs & Stratton engine to the right tune-up kit with a by-engine finder table, what's inside each kit, and an honest OEM-vs-budget verdict.
Maintenance & Seasonal CareClean a Briggs & Stratton foam filter with soap and oil, tap (never wash) a paper one, service a dual-element in 10 minutes, plus the re-oiling fix.
Maintenance & Seasonal CareChange and gap your Briggs & Stratton spark plug in 6 steps - RJ19LM vs RC12YC, the 0.030″ gap, 5/8″ socket, plus how to read a fouled plug.
Maintenance & Seasonal CareMatch the right Briggs & Stratton air filter to your engine model number, with a by-series part table, OEM-vs-generic verdict and prices.
Maintenance & Seasonal CareMatch your Briggs & Stratton engine to the right spark plug: Champion/NGK cross-reference, 0.030″ gap, 5/8″ vs 13/16″ socket, plus the upgrade verdict.
Maintenance & Seasonal CareTune up your Briggs & Stratton mower in one afternoon: air filter, oil, spark plug and fresh fuel, the right kit for your engine, and DIY-vs-shop cost.