Professional Oil Changes & Filter Replacements

The purpose of an auto oil change is simple: To ensure your engine and other internal components aren’t getting filled with sludge, gunk, dirt, soil, and other contaminants. As these contaminants pile up, your engine loses lubrication and can’t remove heat efficiently. Performing an oil and filter change at regular intervals will help keep your car running as smoothly as possible.

Without regular oil changes and proper oil filter maintenance, your engine is at risk of overheating and failing. That’s the worst-case scenario, but there are other dangers associated with skipping oil changes, including voiding your vehicle’s warranty or lease, warping essential engine components, blown head gaskets, poor mileage, and more.

The classic warning signs of needing a professional oil change include:

• Excess exhaust
• Oil level too low
• Lots of odd engine noises
• Oil leaks
• “Check Engine” dashboard light
• Shaking when idling
• Clicking when starting the engine
• Reduced MPG
• Oil smell inside the vehicle
• Dark, sludgy oil
• Constant stalling
• Overheating
• Poor shifting
• Poor acceleration

If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s time to get oil change service.

Oil change intervals depend on your vehicle, the recommended type of oil, and your regular driving conditions. On average, you should get an oil and oil filter change (with full synthetic oil) every 5,000-7,500 miles. The oil change maintenance interval can be found in your vehicle’s owner’s manual, or you can always contact our Kansas City oil change service centers for that information.

View our locations to book an oil change in Blue Springs, Olathe, Overland Park, Marshall, Lee’s Summit, Lawrence, or Sedalia.

While a DIY oil change is one of the easier vehicle maintenance tasks, it’s certainly not easy. You need to know what you’re doing under the car, have the right materials, and be safe – working underneath a car is dangerous business – to really change oil at home.

Although you can save a couple bucks by changing oil yourself, it’s a better idea to get a tire rotations and oil change performed at the same time. That’s why you should visit an auto service center when it’s time.

The tiny drive-through, in-car oil change shops you see around town aren’t always very reliable, as many of their employees aren’t licensed, certified or trained to perform oil changes. For professional oil change service, including OEM oil change parts and the right oil type, you’ll want to go to a certified auto service center.