How Many Kilometers Should a Car Typically Drive Before Maintenance?
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Generally, a car should undergo maintenance every 5,000 kilometers or approximately every six months. 4S shops typically recommend maintenance intervals ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 kilometers. For new cars, the first maintenance is usually required after three months or 3,000 kilometers. During the initial break-in period of a new car, many components need to be properly run in. Therefore, the oil filter should be replaced at 3,000 kilometers, and the engine oil, oil filter, and air filter should be replaced at 7,500 kilometers. After the break-in period, maintenance should be performed every 5,000 kilometers. It is also important to choose an authorized 4S shop for maintenance. The primary purpose of car maintenance is to keep the vehicle clean and in good technical condition, which helps eliminate potential safety hazards, prevent accidents, slow down the aging process of components, extend their service life, and ensure the car operates properly. Routine maintenance items include replacing the engine oil and oil filter; cleaning the air filter; inspecting spark plugs, brake fluid, transmission fluid, battery, throttle body, and fuel injectors; checking tires and their pressure; and examining the chassis components such as brake pads, brake discs, brake lines, steering linkage ball joints, and shock absorbers.
