A Richmond winter can get darn cold. You maynot want to wait until the temperature drops tohave your car heater checked. If it works properly, you can stay warm and comfortableall through the winter.You look out the window of your Richmond home and think about running out to the car; you think about it because you can see how cold it is out there and you’re reluctant to leave the warm and comfortable

Visibility is crucial when driving and a WonderLake winter poses a problem for winter drivers.Proper precautions are the solution.Sept. 24, 1929, famous WWII pilot Jimmy Doolittle did something incredible; he was the first man to take off in an aircraft, fly a set course and then land the aircraft only using instruments. He had no windshield to look out of. That’s an amazing accomplishment but it’s

We just crossed the line into autumn but, don'tkid yourself; a McHenry winter is just aroundthe corner and there's nothing like gettingthe jump on the season by winterizing yourcar, truck or SUV.IT’S STILL SEPTEMBER!!! What do you mean, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your car, truck or SUV here in McHenry? Actually, that’s not such a crazy idea.According to the National Gardening

Considering the pros and cons, how do EVs measure upto internal combustion engines?Are you considering an EV – Electric Vehicle? There are some advantages. There are some disadvantages, too. Weighing the pros and cons of EVs vs. internal combustion engines can probably start with comparing the weight of the vehicles.When it comes to weight, heavier vehicles were trending before EVs seriously hit

You don't need to service the transmission asoften as you should change the engine oil.But, if you want to pull out of your WonderLake drive with confidence, you'll wantto service the transmission when it's due.You start the engine and give it the gas. The engine revs but, otherwise, nothing happens. You sit in your Wonder Lake driveway and go nowhere. Clearly, you need to do something else if you

McHenry drivers know that their brakes don'tfail often. But, when they do, a critical brakingfailure can cause serious problems. It's a goodidea to have your brakes checked periodically.You’re driving south on Green Street and, just as you come up to Green Street Café, a car pulls out and turns left in front of you. Will you have time to stop?You’re headed east on 120 and, at the last second,

Do something exciting this Labor Day; take in somedrag racing at one of the dragstrips driving distancefrom McHenry.Ahhhh, Labor Day in McHenry.We kicked off the unofficial start of summer Memorial Day with the Indy 500. Isn't it appropriate to acknowledge the unofficial end of summer with auto racing? You can kickback, relax, throw some brats, burgers or steaks on the grill and prepare yourself for

Make sure your engine oil is up to the task aswe enter Wonder Lake's dog days of summer.On any given day of the year, when you pull out of your Wonder Lake driveway, you’re giving your engine oil a test, especially during the dog days of summer. Thankfully, engine oil is generally prepared for the test. No cramming necessary – engine oil knows what it’s supposed to do and, if you give it a chance,

Johnsburg schools are about to open and thatmeans you have work to do getting your broodready for another school year. Don't let anautomotive breakdown disrupt your alreadybusy schedule.Whether you have a toddler heading to Ringwood School Primary Center, James C Bush Elementary School, Johnsburg Junior High School or Johnsburg High School, this is the time of year that you’ll be heading out to do

They may have parked their car on the wrongstreet in Johnsburg as it is covered with birddroppings and sap while attacked by UV rays.Ringwood has escaped from the days of snow, ice and roadsalt that challenges car, truck and SUV owners to maintain the exterior finish of their vehicles. But there are several other antagonists out there ready to attack the bodies of their autos.This time of year, while