How much longer can a car be driven after exceeding the maintenance mileage?
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It can generally run for another 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers. Below is relevant information about car maintenance: 1. Introduction: Vehicle maintenance refers to the collective term for technical tasks such as cleaning, inspection, tightening, lubrication, and adjustment of a vehicle. 2. Expansion: It is usually categorized into daily maintenance, mileage-based maintenance, storage maintenance, seasonal maintenance, initial operation maintenance, and preservation maintenance. Daily maintenance includes pre-trip checks, on-the-road inspections, and post-trip maintenance, primarily aimed at keeping the vehicle clean and ensuring driving safety. Mileage-based maintenance refers to periodic maintenance conducted according to the vehicle's mileage regulations, including non-disassembly primary maintenance and disassembly secondary maintenance. Storage maintenance is the regular upkeep for vehicles that are not in use. Seasonal maintenance is performed before seasonal changes to ensure the vehicle operates normally under different temperature conditions. Initial operation maintenance is the timely maintenance conducted during the initial use of new or overhauled vehicles to facilitate the running-in of various components. Preservation maintenance refers to the maintenance carried out before a vehicle is stored.
I've been driving for over a decade, and occasionally exceeding the maintenance interval by a few hundred kilometers isn't a big deal. Cars aren't that delicate—as long as the oil warning light isn't on, you can keep driving. However, it depends on your driving habits and road conditions. If you're often stuck in city traffic or frequently drive long distances, it's best not to exceed the interval by more than 500 kilometers. Once, I pushed it too far and exceeded the interval by 1,500 kilometers to save time, and the engine noise became extremely loud. The mechanic said the metal debris inside was almost clumping together. If you've just exceeded the maintenance mileage, staying within 200 kilometers is generally safe, but don't go beyond 1,000 kilometers—otherwise, the repair costs could equal dozens of maintenance services.
Maintenance intervals are safety ranges determined by manufacturers through testing. Exceeding the mileage is like drinking expired milk. Last time I went over by 800 kilometers for maintenance, and when changing the oil, it was as black as soy sauce. The mechanic showed me the old oil under the light, saying the anti-wear additives had long since lost their effectiveness. If you've only just exceeded the mileage by a few dozen kilometers, driving slowly to the maintenance station is fine. But don't follow my neighbor's example—his SUV exceeded the interval by 3,000 kilometers, resulting in a blown gasket on the highway, and ended up costing tens of thousands in towing and repairs.
