Don't Miss the 44th Annual KC St. Patrick's Day Parade!

44th Annual KC St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 17th at 11am!
This year’s theme is Blarney on Broadway and will take place in Midtown from Linwood to 43rd street!

 

Oil Changes and Winter Cold.

What do you need to know about the importance of keeping your oil changed in these cold winter months in the Kansas City area?  The most important point to consider is your choice of motor oil and filter when temperatures are sub-freezing.  Having your oil changed every 3000 miles is always the right thing to do NO MATTER what the season.

If the oil that you choose this time of year is too thin it simply will not provide sufficient protection for your chilly engine.  Gooey oil prohibits your battery and your starter motor in particular from spinning the engine fast enough for it to properly fire.  Always consult with a professional on choosing the proper oil viscosity.

Your professional car care headquarters in the Kansas City area is Able Auto Service, located at 837 Osage Ave. in KC.  The pros at Able know exactly what your car needs to get through the winter of 2016.  From balding tires, to engines that aren’t behaving, even auto glass repair - Able Auto Service does it all.  Drive in today or visit their website at www.ableautoservice.net.

Can a Shock or Strut Freeze?

In the dead of winter dozens of things can go wrong with your vehicle.  The obvious ones are the heating system or deflated tires or simply an overworked battery.  But how about your shocks and struts?  They are being subjected not only to the anomalies of the changing road conditions, but the harsh winter weather as well.

Have you heard a thumping sound coming from your driver’s side back wheel area?  It is entirely possible that an aging shock or strut has frozen up and will not operate at its normal efficiency.  You may not know this, but the oil in a shock or strut is very thin and can thicken in extremely cold weather rendering the shock very stiff until the weather warms up.

Do not ignore the well-being of your shocks and struts in the dead of winter in the Kansas City area.  The “bouncing” that you are feeling in your car is not good for it and NOT safe for you.  Make an appointment today to have your car’s shocks and struts checked where you trust all of your vehicle’s mechanical work Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call us toll free at (877) 716-0776.