How Many Liters of Engine Oil Are Needed for Car Maintenance?

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Katniss
07/30/25 6:28am
For most family cars, an oil change typically requires about 3.5-5.0 liters, while larger displacement models, such as 6-cylinder engines, may require more. Under normal driving conditions, if synthetic oil is used, the oil can generally be changed every 10,000 kilometers, and some can even go up to 20,000 kilometers. More details are as follows: 1. Car maintenance refers to the process of providing comprehensive care for a vehicle using specialized materials and products tailored to the maintenance needs of different parts made from various materials. Today's car maintenance covers areas such as the engine, transmission, chassis, cooling system, and fuel system. 2. In summer, it is important to frequently wash your car to prevent acidic corrosion from rainwater on the paint. It is also best to avoid street-side car washes, as reused water containing sand and grit can scratch the paint. Additionally, more effort should be made to remove dirt in summer, as sticky substances can easily splash onto the car, and high temperatures can cause asphalt to splatter all over the body. In such cases, it is advisable to seek professional detailing promptly, using specialized cleaners to remove the dirt, and polishing if the situation is severe. Some contaminants, if not treated in time, may become impossible to remove by any method, requiring local sanding of the paint and repainting.
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