80,000-kilometer car maintenance items?

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Cars that have traveled 80,000 kilometers require maintenance items beyond the regular oil and three-filter changes. Consider cleaning the throttle body, replacing spark plugs and brake fluid, and changing the engine auxiliary belt and timing belt. Below are the detailed maintenance items for the 80,000-kilometer service: 1. Oil and fluids: All fluids in the car should be replaced on time as they have expiration dates. After expiration, their performance declines and may even have adverse effects. These fluids include: brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Windshield washer fluid can usually be topped up by yourself, or you can ask staff to add it during maintenance, car washes, or refueling. 2. Various filters: Such as oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, cabin air filter, and transmission fluid filter. The oil filter should be replaced with every oil change. The air filter and fuel filter are typically replaced every 10,000 kilometers. The cabin air filter is usually replaced twice a year—once in winter and once in summer. These filters must also be replaced. 3. Spark plugs, belts, tires, brake pads, and battery: If you don’t change cars too frequently, these five components will generally need replacement. The lifespan of spark plugs is approximately 40,000–80,000 kilometers, depending on the type used, as different spark plugs have varying lifespans. Belts typically last 3–6 years or 60,000–100,000 kilometers. They should be replaced when they reach their age or mileage limit, or inspected regularly, as a broken belt can immobilize the car, and a snapped timing belt can damage the engine. Tires last 3–5 years, with no strict mileage requirement—replacement is based on tread wear reaching the minimum limit. Most family cars require tire replacement due to age, even if the tread is still in good condition. Brake pads have no specific mileage limit and should be replaced when worn out. The battery also has no fixed mileage or age limit—replace it when its charge-holding capacity significantly declines. A battery tester can detect this, with typical lifespans ranging from 3–6 years.