How many miles does the car need to be serviced? Master Zhao tells you the importance of regular maintenance
How many miles does the car need to be serviced? As a senior car maintenance expert, I am often asked this question by car owners. Regular car maintenance can not only extend the service life of the car and improve driving safety, but also reduce maintenance costs, so it is very important. In this article, I will use my more than 15 years of experience in car care and maintenance to introduce to car owners in detail the importance of regular car maintenance, as well as the frequency and focus of maintenance.
Car maintenance frequency, based on mileage or time
The frequency of car maintenance needs to be adjusted appropriately according to the vehicle usage and the owner’s driving habits. Generally speaking, when the mileage reaches 5,000 kilometers during the scheduled maintenance period, the engine oil and oil filter can be replaced. If the vehicle often travels at low speeds for short distances or in harsh driving conditions, it is easy to cause carbon deposits in the engine, leading to a rapid decline in oil quality. Even if the vehicle has not reached 5,000 kilometers, the oil needs to be changed in advance to ensure vehicle performance and lifespan.
In addition, vehicles must also undergo regular inspections of other key items every 5,000 kilometers, including the braking system, tires, battery, cooling system, transmission system, air conditioning system, chassis, wipers, lights, etc. The content of these inspection items usually requires professional technicians to carefully inspect and replace aging parts to maintain the operational safety and performance of the vehicle.
In addition to mileage as a reference standard, time is another key element. If the vehicle has not been driven for a long time, even if the mileage does not reach 5,000 kilometers, vehicle maintenance should be performed every six months or so to avoid damage or aging of parts caused by the vehicle being parked for a long time. Especially when the vehicle is parked for a long time, the engine oil is easy to precipitate and cannot effectively lubricate the engine. Therefore, even if the vehicle has not been driven, the engine oil should be changed regularly to ensure vehicle performance.
Therefore, car owners need to perform maintenance within the regular maintenance time or mileage limit based on the vehicle usage to ensure the performance and service life of the vehicle and prevent fire failures. Regular maintenance is the best way to ensure safe operation of the vehicle and effectively reduce maintenance costs. Car owners should develop good habits of regular maintenance to ensure driving safety and the long service life of the vehicle.
