When Should I Change My Car’s Oil?

It’s a question that has evolved over the years thanks to modern automotive technology.  Older cars typically have oil change intervals based on mileage, and have two maintenance schedules, one for cars driven in "normal" operation and another for those used in "severe service.”  That means lots of short trips and stop and go driving.

Most newer cars are equipped with something known as oil-life monitoring systems.  They automatically determine when an oil change is needed and notify you with an alert on the instrument panel.  Whenever you have your vehicle's oil changed, make sure that the service technician resets the oil-life monitoring system.

Changing your car’s oil on a regular interval is the first line of defense in keeping your car on the road for many years.  The A-Team certainly knows that and the technicians at Able Auto Service can get you in and out of the shop in minutes with many other checks and balances along the way.  Visit Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS or call (913) 321-1030.

The Dead of Winter.

There is a reason why some saddle this time of year with that moniker.  Few things are more frustrating than climbing into a cold, snow-covered car or truck in the Kansas City area only to hear the dreaded “click-click" of a dead battery.  It happens to the best of us.  But why does a car battery's life seem to end more frequently in winter?

Here are some signs of a failing battery –

1.  The headlights start to look yellow instead of white.

2.  The dome light inside your car begins to dim.

3.  The engine cranks more slowly.

4.  You smell something akin to rotten eggs.

5.  Your dashboard warning light is on…that’s what it’s there for.

If you own your vehicle long enough your battery will fail…usually more than once in your car’s lifetime.  Kansas City winters are cold…period.  Let the A-Team check your battery and make recommendations if it has not been checked for more than 6 months.  The A-Team is found at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call (913) 321-1030.