Does driving an extra 1,000 kilometers affect maintenance?
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Driving an extra 1,000 kilometers does not affect maintenance. Reasons why it doesn't affect maintenance: It generally doesn't affect the car, as most domestic vehicles are already out of warranty, so exceeding the limit by one or two thousand kilometers is not a problem. However, it depends on whether it's the first maintenance. If it is, it must be done within 5,000 kilometers; otherwise, it will be considered as forfeiting the first maintenance, resulting in the loss of one opportunity. Precautions for car maintenance: Avoid exposure to carburetor cleaner. Most carburetor cleaners contain methyl chloride, aromatic compounds, and ethanol, which are toxic. Inhaling these substances or getting them on the skin or eyes can be dangerous.
Over the years of running my auto repair shop, I've seen too many similar cases. The main concern with exceeding 1,000 km for an oil change is oil performance degradation. Today's full synthetic oils actually have pretty good durability, especially for vehicles that frequently drive on highways - their oil condition is much better than stop-and-go city driving. However, carbon buildup requires special attention, particularly in direct injection engines. I remember last time a German car came in after exceeding 1,500 km - when we opened up the engine, the carbon deposits on the back of the valves looked like chocolate crust. I recommend scheduling your maintenance ASAP while also checking the oil dipstick level. Next time you have business trips or similar situations, it's safer to change to fresh oil in advance.
