Does a New Car Need Maintenance?
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It's best to perform maintenance on a new car. Don't waste the free service: The first maintenance for a new car, commonly referred to as the initial service, is usually free and provided by the manufacturer. The initial service includes changing the engine oil and oil filter, as well as cleaning the air filter and cabin air filter. This is the most valuable part of the initial service. Comprehensive inspection of vehicle safety: Your car will undergo a thorough inspection, especially focusing on chassis-related components to check for loose screws or bolts, and whether there are any welding fractures or cracks in the chassis. This is because after a car is assembled on an industrial production line, although it undergoes strict factory inspection procedures, these procedures cannot simulate real-world driving conditions. Many assembly process defects can only be detected when the car is driven on the road, making an early inspection very necessary.
New cars definitely require maintenance. Although they are in good condition when they leave the factory, the break-in period is particularly crucial. I personally stick to regular maintenance for my own car, changing the engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 kilometers or so, and checking if the chassis screws are loose. There are metal shavings inside the engine of a new car, and if the first maintenance is not done on time, it can wear the cylinder walls. Tire pressure also needs to be checked frequently, as new car tires often have high pressure, which can lead to blowouts on highways. The brake fluid level should also be monitored—last time, the technician at the dealership told me that the moisture content in my new car's brake fluid exceeded the limit and immediately replaced it for free. After developing a maintenance habit, my car now has 50,000 kilometers on it, and the fuel consumption is still as low as when it was new.
