How Long Does It Take to Service a Car?
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The service interval for a car is typically every 5,000 kilometers or 10,000 kilometers, depending on the effective duration or mileage of the engine oil and oil filter used. Vehicle maintenance is divided into minor and major services. A "minor service" mainly includes changing the engine oil and oil filter, along with routine inspections. A "major service" is more comprehensive than a minor service. In addition to changing the engine oil and oil filter, it usually involves replacing the air filter and fuel filter. Depending on the vehicle's usage, it may also require replacing critical components such as brake fluid, antifreeze, transmission fluid, spark plugs, engine timing belts, engine coolant, power steering fluid, brakes, battery, tires, etc. The car engine requires lubrication, but as the vehicle is driven, the base oil and additives in the engine oil can deteriorate and become ineffective. Therefore, to protect the engine, it is necessary to change the oil regularly. Even if the car hasn't been driven much, such routine maintenance is essential to ensure optimal vehicle performance.