Difference Between Minor Maintenance and Major Maintenance?

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LeArianna
07/29/25 10:50pm
There are differences between major maintenance and minor maintenance for vehicles, as outlined below: 1. Basic definitions differ: (1) Minor maintenance refers to the routine maintenance tasks performed at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage intervals to ensure vehicle performance, primarily including oil and oil filter replacement. (2) Major maintenance involves the routine replacement of oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage intervals. 2. Intervals differ: (1) The interval for minor maintenance depends on the effective time or mileage of the oil and oil filter used. (2) The interval for major maintenance is determined based on minor maintenance, with these two types of maintenance alternating. The intervals vary depending on the car brand, and specific recommendations should follow the manufacturer's guidelines.
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