How many kilometers should a Volkswagen car be serviced after the first maintenance?
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Volkswagen cars should be serviced every 20,000 kilometers after the first maintenance. The maintenance includes: 1. Changing the engine oil, oil filter, cleaning the air filter, and checking whether the generator belt and wiper blades are damaged; 2. Checking whether the levels of various fluids are normal; 3. Checking whether the tire pressure is normal and whether the tires have uneven wear, bulges, or damage; 4. Inspecting the car chassis, including the brake pads, brake discs, connecting rods, ball joints, and CV joints for any scratches; 5. Checking whether all switches and lights in the car are working properly. Precautions for car maintenance are: 1. Make an appointment in advance; 2. Record any faults or questions encountered while driving and inform the staff during the maintenance registration.
I've been driving a Volkswagen for several years, and maintenance is quite particular. After the first service, it's basically every 10,000 kilometers or once a year, whichever comes first. But it depends on what car you drive. Models like the Golf have clear instructions in the maintenance manual. However, if you often drive on rough roads or face severe city traffic jams, you can advance it to around 7,000 to 8,000 kilometers. When I first bought the car, the 4S shop even offered a maintenance reminder service, sending SMS alerts when it's almost due. Remember to check the coolant and brake fluid status before maintenance—these easily overlooked items can be the most critical. Also, spark plugs need to be inspected every 20,000 kilometers, so don't just focus on changing the engine oil.
