Can Domestic Cars Last for 10 Years?
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Currently, most domestic cars can last for about ten years. Domestic cars are only slightly behind foreign brands in terms of technology. Factors affecting car lifespan: Wear and corrosion: These disrupt the proper fit of machine parts, weaken seals, leading to air, oil, or water leaks, increased vibration and noise, degraded performance, and eventual failure or part damage. Buildup and deterioration: This refers to the degradation and contamination of automotive fluids. It reduces the effectiveness of these fluids and causes internal buildup, narrowing or even blocking passages, increasing wear, and degrading machine performance, leading to malfunctions. Advantages of domestic cars: In terms of exterior design and interior layout, domestic cars have always had an edge. They feature attractive and grand exteriors, luxurious and tech-savvy interiors, offering a more visually appealing experience. Additionally, domestic cars far surpass joint-venture cars in terms of material quality and configuration.
Domestic cars can run perfectly fine for a decade! My Geely Emgrand is already 11 years old and just completed a trip to Tibet last year. The key is maintenance—I strictly change engine oil and the three filters every 8,000 km, transmission fluid every four years, and replace aging chassis components promptly. Nowadays, domestic cars have made huge progress in sheet metal anti-rust technology. With an undercoating of armor paint, the chassis hardly rusts through even after ten years. But pay attention: rubber parts like timing belts and water pumps must be replaced every six or seven years, and electrical connectors should be checked regularly to prevent oxidation. My neighbor’s Chery A3 lasted 15 years before being scrapped—outlasting some joint-venture cars in durability.
