How many kilometers should a car drive before the second maintenance?
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Car should undergo the second maintenance after half a year or around 5,000 kilometers. The items for the second maintenance include: 1. Replace engine oil and oil filter; 2. Replace air filter and cabin air filter; 3. Add windshield washer fluid, antifreeze, and air conditioning refrigerant; 4. Replace transmission fluid, power steering fluid, clutch fluid, and differential fluid; 5. Check if the tire pressure is normal; 6. Inspect the chassis and suspension for any abnormal oil leakage or looseness; 7. Check the wear condition of the brake pads. The functions of car maintenance are: 1. To ensure the overall stability of the vehicle's performance; 2. To ensure driving safety and extend the vehicle's service life.
My car's second maintenance was done at around 10,000 kilometers. The first maintenance is usually at 5,000 kilometers, and the interval for the second maintenance is similar to the first. I remember last time at the 4S shop, the technician said that depending on the car model, some vehicles can extend the second maintenance to 15,000 kilometers, especially those using full synthetic oil. I usually refer to the maintenance manual. The Toyota manual states the second maintenance at 10,000 kilometers, but my friend's Volkswagen 4S shop advised him to go at 8,000 kilometers. It's recommended to check your own user manual. Don't forget to change the engine oil and oil filter during the second maintenance, and it's best to have them check the brake pads and tire wear, as these directly relate to driving safety.
Regarding the mileage for the second car maintenance, I've encountered various situations. For most family cars, after the first maintenance at 5,000 kilometers, the second maintenance should be done after another 5,000 to 10,000 kilometers, meaning a total mileage between 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers. Last time at the repair shop, the mechanic mentioned that if you frequently drive on highways or the car is used in good conditions, you can appropriately extend it to 15,000 kilometers for the second maintenance. However, in northern cities like mine, with cold winters and frequent traffic jams, it's safer to go for maintenance at 10,000 kilometers. Besides the basic items during the second maintenance, it's best to pay attention to the air filter and cabin air filter, especially during the pollen-heavy season between spring and summer, as this directly affects the air quality inside the car.
