Do New Cars Need Gasoline Additives?
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New cars do not need gasoline additives. The items for the first maintenance of a car are: 1. Replace engine oil, oil filter, gasoline filter, and air filter; 2. Check whether the level of the car's coolant meets the regulations; 3. Check the level of the brake and clutch fluid; 4. Check whether the oil level in the power steering fluid reservoir meets the regulations; 5. Check whether there is any oil leakage at the oil pipe interfaces; 6. Check the level of the battery fluid and the windshield washer fluid; 7. Check the tension and aging of the generator, air conditioning, water pump, and power steering pump belts; 8. Check the tire pressure and wear condition of the car; 9. Check whether the car's exhaust emissions meet the standards.
Can't wait to add fuel additives after buying a new car? I think it's completely unnecessary. Modern car engine technology is already very mature, and new cars don't need any additives for the first tens of thousands of kilometers. Those so-called carbon deposit cleaning products promoted by 4S shops are basically just collecting IQ tax. If you're really worried about carbon deposits, it's better to develop good driving habits, such as avoiding long-term low-speed driving and taking regular highway trips. I've seen too many people randomly adding additives to new cars, only to end up with malfunction indicator lights. Save the money on additives and stick to regular maintenance at authorized service centers. Remember, if the manufacturer's manual doesn't require it, don't mess with it.
