How Long Does a Car Maintenance Usually Take?
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For a general car inspection and maintenance, the time usually ranges from 40 to 60 minutes. Of course, if there is damage to any parts, the maintenance time will increase accordingly, sometimes even lasting two to three hours. Additional Information: 1. Taking the first maintenance as an example, it is necessary to check and add engine oil. After that, coolant, washer fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc., also need to be added and checked to ensure normal operation. 2. The condition of pipes, engine, transmission seals, and their usage also require careful inspection. The sealing and fixing condition of various chassis components are also within the scope of inspection. This is an essential process for the first maintenance and an indispensable inspection item in every aspect.
For minor maintenance like oil and filter changes, I prefer scheduling weekday mornings at the 4S shop - usually takes about two hours including queuing and service. On crowded weekends, just waiting for a service bay can eat up 40-50 minutes. Nowadays with mobile appointments, just quote the last digits of your phone number upon arrival and they'll direct you straight to the workshop - much more efficient. Last time I got the cabin air filter replaced and brake fluid changed, plus the technician topped up my tire pressure - the whole process took nearly three hours. Recommend bringing a book - the 4S lounge has plenty of charging outlets though. Quick-service shops are much faster, about 40 minutes, but you'll need to supervise them to ensure they use the correct oil filter model.
