How Long Should You Wait for the First Maintenance of a New Car?
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The first maintenance for a new car is generally recommended between 3 to 5 months, or when the mileage reaches 3000 to 5000 kilometers. Below are some details about the first maintenance of a car: The key tasks during the first maintenance include changing the engine oil and oil filter. The period before the first maintenance is considered the break-in period of the vehicle, during which the gradually breaking-in engine will accumulate mechanical impurities such as dust, metal wear, and carbon deposits into the engine oil. Therefore, changing the engine oil and oil filter during the first maintenance is crucial. If the debris and impurities generated by the engine are not promptly removed, they may cause abnormal damage to the internal parts of the cylinders. Additional information: 1. Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. 2. Modern car maintenance mainly includes the maintenance of the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. 3. The purpose of car maintenance is to keep the car clean, maintain normal technical conditions, eliminate potential hazards, prevent faults, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the service life.
