Oil Change in Gladstone, Missouri

Prevention Equals Extension

An Important Preventive Maintenance Service

Although a number of preventive maintenance services are important, one of the most important things you can do for your vehicle is to change the oil regularly. Doing so helps you head off major problems and breakdowns, and it greatly extends the life of your car. However, if you don’t feel comfortable changing your own engine lubricant, no worries. The certified technicians at Northland Auto Pro in Gladstone, Missouri, are here to help you out. Often we can fit your vehicle into our schedule on the same day. While waiting on site, you can take advantage of our charging station, free wifi, TV, coffee, and snacks in our comfortable customer convenience area. If you do need to leave your car, we can shuttle you back home, or you can drop keys in our lock box before and after business hours. You’ll find us nearby at 7116 N Oak Trafficway Gladstone, MO 64118. Give us a call at (816) 606-3794, use our online scheduling feature, or just stop by because walk-ins are always welcome.

Oil Function And Sludge

Maybe you’re wondering if oil changes are really that important. As long as there’s some in the car, it can wait. Right? Yes, it’s that important, and putting off the routine oil change is not a good idea. Oil does three major jobs in your auto’s engine. It lubricates the moving parts. This is necessary to reduce the friction generated as the metal parts move against one another as the engine does its work. However, lubricant is also instrumental in absorbing heat. That’s also critical to prevent extreme temperatures from warping the metal components. Finally, engine oil grabs debris and dirt particles, suspending them away from the surfaces they can scrape and corrode. As oil ages (which is a condition caused by both time and mileage), it cannot perform these functions adequately. That puts your engine at risk. As old oil combines with dirt, a dark sticky substance commonly known as sludge can form. It will become more severe if left unaddressed, clogging your engine and negatively impacting performance. It can even progress to the point of showing itself on the exterior surfaces of the engine. However, regular oil changes allow the clean lubricant to protect your engine and prevent sludge formation/progression.

Your Partner in Prevention

Now that you better understand the importance of regular oil changes, choose Northland Auto Pro as your partner in prevention. We can assist you with a suitable maintenance schedule for any make or model, even those from European manufacturers that specify named service checklists (for example, Mercedes-Benz A and B or BMW Service I and II). Even better, we get to know both you and your car, treating you like we would our own family. To make an appointment for your next oil change, call us at (816) 606-3794.

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