How many kilometers should a car be serviced at?

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OKaylee
09/04/25 7:44am
Car servicing is generally recommended every 5,000 kilometers. Below is relevant information: The maintenance items include: replacing engine oil and oil filter, replacing air filter, inspecting spark plugs, replacing fuel filter, adding brake fluid, replacing transmission oil, cleaning throttle body, cleaning fuel injectors, inspecting tires and brake system, etc. Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car. Its purposes are: to keep the car clean and in good technical condition, to eliminate potential hazards, to prevent faults, to slow down the deterioration process of parts, and to extend their service life.
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AdamAnn
09/16/25 8:32am
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, my advice is that maintenance intervals primarily depend on oil type. Conventional mineral oil should be changed every 5,000 km, semi-synthetic performs best around 7,500 km, and with today's mature technology, full synthetic oil can easily go 10,000 km. However, I recommend novice car owners not push the limits - doing maintenance 800 km earlier provides peace of mind. Once after a long trip I forgot to check the odometer and exceeded the limit by 1,500 km before changing oil, resulting in noticeably louder engine noise. Since then I always set phone reminders after each maintenance. Remember to regularly check tires and brake pads too - safety comes first.
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