Oil Change & Routine Maintenance in Independence, KS
An oil change at Ashcraft includes quality oil to your engine's specifications, a new filter, and a check of the essentials that keep you safely on the road: tires, belts, fluids and battery. Most vehicles need one every 5,000 to 10,000 miles, depending on the oil and how you drive.
Drain the old oil and refill with the grade and type your engine calls for
Replace the oil filter
Check and top off the other fluids: coolant, brake, power steering, washer
Look over belts, hoses and the air filter
Check tire pressure and tread
Reset your oil-life reminder
One customer, in for a simple oil change, wrote that she "couldn't believe what all they did to my car": aired the tires and made sure every dash light was off before handing back the keys. That's the standard we hold to.
Are you an authorized BG shop?
Yes. As an Authorized BG Shop, Ashcraft Tire & Auto Repair provides BG products, equipment and specialized services for fuel, oil and fluid system maintenance. See BG fluid services.
How often should I change my oil?
Start with your owner's manual or the oil-life monitor. Then adjust for how you actually drive. These count as "severe service" and call for shorter intervals:
Towing a trailer or hauling heavy loads
Lots of short trips around town where the engine never fully warms up
Dusty gravel and county roads
Long idling, like work trucks and farm pickups
Many trucks around Montgomery County check more than one of those boxes.
What other maintenance do you handle?
Beyond oil, we handle the routine work that keeps a vehicle reliable:
Battery testing and replacement
Air and cabin air filters
Serpentine belts, and timing belts and chains
Coolant flush and refill
Transmission fluid service
Spark plugs
Pair any visit with a tire rotation and you've covered most of what your maintenance schedule asks for.
How an oil change works at Ashcraft
Confirm the right oil and filter for your year, make and engine.
Drain, replace the filter and refill to the correct level.
Run the engine and check for leaks at the filter and drain plug.
Walk around the vehicle: tires, fluids, belts, lights.
Tell you what's coming due, without pushing work you don't need.
Does a local oil change affect my warranty?
No. You don't have to go to a dealership to keep your factory warranty. Federal law protects your right to have maintenance done at any qualified shop, as long as the work follows the manufacturer's schedule and specs. Keep your receipts, and you're covered.
What does an oil change cost?
Pricing is being added to this page. Cost depends on how many quarts your engine takes and whether it calls for synthetic. Call 620-331-3730 with your vehicle and we'll give you the number.
Why Independence chooses Ashcraft Tire & Auto
Trusted since 1945. For 81 years, Independence has counted on Ashcraft for honest, reliable tire and auto care.
130 five-star reviews. See what your neighbors say on our reviews page.
Complete tire and auto service under one roof. Tires, Hunter alignments, brakes, diagnostics, maintenance and farm tires, all from one trusted team.
Service that comes to you. Our service truck brings expert tire service to your farm, field or job site.
Nationwide road hazard plan available. Optional tire protection that travels with you, wherever the road takes you. See the plan.
A local alternative to the big-box store and the dealership. Expert tire and auto service, honest recommendations, and no long waits.
What customers say
SureCritic★★★★★Rated 10/10
Oil change
I couldn't believe what all they did to my car. Just wanted an oil change, next thing I know she was cleaning the dust off my motor and reached under the car a cleaned something . Aired my tires made sure all the light were gone when I got in . I will be back
Follow your owner's manual or the oil-life monitor on your dash. Many newer vehicles on synthetic oil go 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Older engines, towing, short trips and dusty gravel roads call for changing it sooner.
Will using a local shop void my factory warranty?
No. Federal law (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act) lets you have maintenance done anywhere, as long as it's done on schedule with the right parts and fluids. Keep your receipts.
Can you rotate my tires during the oil change?
Yes. It's the easiest way to stay on schedule, since the vehicle is already in the bay. See tire rotation and balancing.
Do I need an appointment for an oil change?
Calling ahead or requesting an appointment gets you in fastest, but we work walk-ins in when we can.
Request an appointment
Ashcraft Tire & Auto Repair – Serving Independence, KS since 1945. From tires and brakes to complete auto repair, our team is here to keep your vehicle safe and reliable. Tell us what you need and we'll call to confirm a time.