Summer in McHenry is just plain wonderful, isn’t it? The warm weather allows you to spend your time outdoors without layer upon layer of clothing to stay warm. Then there are all those outdoor activities. While these activities may capture the focus of your attention, don’t forget that you still want to change the car, truck or SUV’s oil on schedule.

Spending some time in your McHenry backyard while barbequing – these are the days you’ll reflect on warmly next winter. Maybe you’ve got a pool back there. You may enjoy entertaining often. 

Then again, maybe you prefer to be the guest in someone else’s backyard for those backyard BBQ’s. Maybe you’d rather not be the host and not have to deal with all that work. In that case, you’ll need to travel. And using the car, truck or SUV to travel comes with maintenance. And at the top of auto maintenance is changing the oil on schedule.

An oil change, performed on a timely basis, is the most critical maintenance you can do for the sake of your vehicle. If you stay on top of those oil changes, even when your mind is wandering from one summer activity to another, you’ll ensure that your car, truck or SUV engine is in the best possible condition over the long run.

Even if you don’t plan to keep that vehicle for ever, with timely oil changes, you’ll do your part to maintain the resale value of your car, truck or SUV as well as the engine itself.

It’s possible you have some extended driving planned this summer. Maybe you’re taking the family up to Door County. Maybe you’re going to the other side of Lake Michigan. Or maybe you’re taking a family vacation out West. Wherever you’re going, you want your vehicle to operate reliably.

You don’t want to find yourself on the side of the road because the car has broken down. There’s always the risk of a flat tire but regular maintenance will reduce the risks of your vehicle coming up short of your destination. 

Summer is a great time of year, whether you’re enjoying it here in McHenry or whether you’re taking your car, Truck or SUV out on the road. A reliable vehicle is a big part of maintaining the fun and changing that oil sure won’t hurt.