How many kilometers does a Bora car need to be serviced?
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Bora cars require servicing every 7,500 kilometers. The monthly maintenance includes: 1. External inspection: Walk around the car to check for damaged bulbs and lamp covers, inspect the fastening of exterior ornaments, and examine the condition of rearview mirrors; 2. Tires: Check tire wear, clean the trunk, and look for bulges, abnormal wear patterns, aging cracks, or other damage on the tires; 3. Cleaning and waxing: Thoroughly clean the interior of the car, remove debris from the surfaces of the radiator, oil cooler, and air conditioning condenser; 4. Chassis: Inspect the chassis for any signs of oil leakage. If traces are found, check the gear oil levels of all assemblies and replenish as needed, and fully lubricate all grease fittings on the chassis.
When I just picked up my Bora, the 4S dealership specifically reminded me about the maintenance cycle, emphasizing that the first service at 5,000 km is particularly important to promptly address the metal shavings generated during the new car break-in period. After that, for city commuting, I generally service it every 8,000 km using fully synthetic oil, which is completely sufficient. If you drive more on highways, you can extend it to 10,000 km, but always remember to check the oil condition. My friends who drive ride-hailing vehicles service theirs every 7,000 km, as they believe frequent starts and stops are too harsh on the car. Although the manual suggests 10,000 km, in practice, you should adjust flexibly based on your driving habits—don’t push it until the warning light comes on.
Three-year experience summary with Volkswagen Bora: Under normal driving conditions, the maintenance interval is 10,000 kilometers or 1 year, which applies to most car owners. However, during extremely cold winters in northern regions, I prefer to change to low-temperature engine oil at 8,000 kilometers. If frequently driving on construction sites or rural roads with heavy dust, I shorten the interval to 7,000 kilometers for both air filter and engine oil replacement. The 4S shop always inputs the next service reminder mileage into the system during each maintenance, which is quite convenient. The key inspection items are always engine oil and oil filter, while other items should follow the manual's recommended intervals.
