Do you have a plan for winter driving?
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You see that car sitting on the side of the road on a cold winter night. There’s a good chance, whatever caused that car to pull over it wasn’t something the driver planned for. No one plans for their car to breakdown, especially not in the middle of winter. But, if it happens, the trick is to have a plan.
If you have a plan for such an occasion, you’ll know what to do. You’ll be prepared.
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Aircraft can get away with air-cooled engines – your car depends on quality coolant
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This WWII B-17 landing at Chicago Executive Airport has four air-cooled engines. The cars on the road below, however, must have quality coolant and cooling systems.
Some piston-engine aircraft are air cooled. The engines have oil to reduce friction within but no coolant. That’s not a problem for the aircraft as aircraft don’t get caught in stop-and-go traffic while flying. The air is constantly
Ringwood auto repair shop offers free checkups to prepare for winter
%20-%09-%2013, %Rantifreeze check, auto repair mchenry county, automotive charging system, coolant and antifreeze, cooling system check, winterize your carPermalinkWhat kind of winter will we have here in Northern Illinois and McHenry County? Some are predicting a harsh winter this year – bitter cold and lots of snow. Hopefully, they’re wrong. But, what if they’re right? Are you prepared? Is your vehicle prepared?
Preparation starts with having the right clothes and making arrangements for snow removal – either a good shovel and strong back, a snow blower