How Many More Kilometers Can You Drive After the Car's Maintenance Period?
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You can typically drive an additional 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers after your vehicle's scheduled maintenance period. Below is a detailed introduction about car maintenance: Overview: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle, also known as vehicle upkeep. Currently, car maintenance mainly includes the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, and more. Purpose: The goal of car maintenance is to keep the vehicle clean and in good technical condition, eliminate potential hazards, prevent faults, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the vehicle's lifespan.
Having driven for decades, I take scheduled maintenance very seriously. Based on my experience, going a few hundred kilometers over is manageable – say 200 to 500 km – provided the vehicle is in good condition and driving habits are steady. But never push it for thousands of kilometers; the risks are too great. My old Toyota once went about 1,000 km overdue, leading to degraded engine oil and increased engine noise, costing thousands in repairs. Cars, like people, need regular check-ups; excessive delays not only increase fuel consumption but also raise the risk of breakdowns on highways. Regularly monitoring tire pressure and brake conditions can extend safe mileage slightly, but it's ultimately unsafe. I recommend scheduling a workshop visit as soon as maintenance is due – saving small amounts now could lead to major expenses later.
