Most people think of winter as hard on theircar battery. But, as another McCullom Lakesummer rolls in, we find that this is theseason that is really hard on your car battery.We all know that McCullom Lake winters are hard on your car, truck or SUV battery, right? After all, when are you more likely to need to replace the battery in your vehicle? Are you more likely to find yourself with a dead battery

There are warm, even hot days ahead. Is thecoolant in your cooling system up to the task?Warm summer days are coming to Richmond, some of them even hot; while that’s a pleasant thing to think about, one question you should ask yourself is whether the coolant protecting your car’s engine is up to the task.In 2024, there were 24 days through the summer in Richmond where the temperature topped 90

One thing is certain - the full heat of summeris approaching McHenry. If you haven't doneso yet, it's time to have the air conditioningchecked in your car.How high will the temperature rise this summer here in McHenry and will your car’s AC keep you cool no matter the heatwave we experience?The Farmers’ Almanac projects that we’ll have a “Sultry, Thunder-Filled” summer in the McHenry area.

Auto racing is inherently dangerous. But, insome ways, it's safer than driving on the street.A racecar driver is a dangerous occupation, I think we can all agree. Consider Formula 1, Indy or NASCAR racing. Formula 1 and Indy drivers hit speeds up to around 230 mph. NASCAR average top speeds of about 193 mph. That’s not as fast as Formula 1 or Indy, but it’s still pretty darn fast.Clearly, a racecar

There are any number ofproblems that could cause abreakdown of your car, truckor SUV when you leave yourMcCullom Lake home. Thecure is timely maintenance.Maybe if you’re a fairly new addition to McCullom Lake and other roads you’ve never had the experience of you car, truck or SUV breaking down and leaving you stranded. However, if you’ve driven for any serious length of time, there’s a good

Offroad driving is tough on your truck or Jeep,proper preparation will help ensure that it'sready for the challenge. Proper installationof that lift kit is a good start.The truck with those big, beefy tires was sitting on the side of the road in Wonder Lake. Traffic was passing by and the driver was out of the truck looking underneath. There, the problem wasn’t too difficult to recognize.The front

Having trouble thinking ofsomething to give mom forMother's Day? Don't forgetthe gift-giving potentialof mom's car, truck or SUV.Think of all the things mom has done for you over the years. When you were a baby, she fed you and changed your … Uhum. She prepared all those meals as you grew up, including your favorite meal, even if it wasn’t a special occasion. She cheered you up when you were down

As another Johnsburg winter fades into the the rearview mirror, it's time to think aboutwhether your vehicle is up to date on itsoil changes with summer heat approaching.This is the last week of April; it’s fairly safe to say that this Johnsburg winter is behind us. The days of worrying that you’ll have to dig your car out of the driveway after a big snow are over. The slush and ice are not

Driving safely will go a long way towardhelping you avoid crashes, such as this. But,it's just as important to have good brakes whenyou need them. This is the time of year inWonder Lake to have your brakes checked.You approach a red light, move your foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal and gradually apply pressure. The vehicle begins to slow as you smoothly come to a stop behind the white line

As winter fades from McHenry, it's time toprepare you vehicle for summer. Thatincludes having your wheels aligned.Whatever the weather in McHenry today, one thing is for certain; the last dregs of winter are fading into the rearview mirror. Warm and sunny days are ahead. You and, hopefully, your car, truck or SUV have survived without too much damage. Of course, it’s likely that the steering and