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.

How Important is an Oil Change?

We all know that you need to change your oil every 3000 to 5000 miles.  The question is why?  We all dread having to take time out of our day for something that is preventative rather than an emergency.  Always remember this - an oil change is one of the LEAST expensive things you can do to keep your car on the road.

Simply put, oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle.  You could look at it this way - food is the fuel that keeps your body functioning, but exercise is necessary to keep it in top running condition.  Oil literally keeps many of your engine components functioning and helps reduce the accumulation of carbon from forming on your engine.  A car’s engine gets very hot and clean oil helps pull that heat away.

If you are unsure of the number of miles that you have driven since your last oil change then it is probably time to get one.  When you trust your vehicle to Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS we will select the right viscosity and grade of oil for your vehicle and cheerfully offer a FREE tire rotation.  Give us a call for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.