Does an oil change reminder indicate the need for maintenance?
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Check whether the maintenance mileage or time has been reached, and change the oil immediately if so. Engine oil serves functions such as lubrication, cleaning, cooling, sealing, wear reduction, rust prevention, and corrosion protection for the engine. The engine is the heart of a car, containing many metal surfaces that move against each other. These components operate at high speeds in harsh environments, with working temperatures reaching 400°C to 600°C. Under such severe conditions, only qualified lubricating oil can reduce engine component wear and extend service life. Below are relevant details about oil changes for new car maintenance: 1. Oil change intervals: Generally, considering domestic fuel quality, it is appropriate to change the oil around 8,000 kilometers. However, this interval does not apply to all situations. Different oil qualities and varying road conditions can affect the change interval. Fully synthetic oil has the longest service life and can typically be changed around 10,000 kilometers. Semi-synthetic oil can be changed at 8,000 kilometers, while conventional mineral oil should be changed earlier. 2. Factors influencing oil change intervals: If frequently driving in congested areas, the engine operates in a harsh environment, increasing the oil's cleaning workload. In such cases, the oil change interval may need to be shortened. When changing the oil, remember to replace the oil filter as well, as a poor-quality filter may affect the oil's performance.
