How often should a new car be serviced normally?
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Normally, a new car should be serviced every 5,000 kilometers. At certain mileage intervals, a small wrench icon will appear on the dashboard to remind the driver to perform maintenance promptly. The main items for new car maintenance include: 1. Changing the engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, and air filter; 2. Checking whether the level of the car's coolant meets the required specifications; 3. Checking whether the oil level in the power steering fluid reservoir meets the required specifications and inspecting all oil pipe connections in the system for any leaks; 4. Checking the tension and aging of the belts for the generator, air conditioning, water pump, and power steering pump; 5. Checking whether the front and rear lights of the car are complete; 6. Checking the tire pressure and wear condition of the car; 7. Checking whether the car's exhaust emissions meet the standards.
When I first bought my new car, I also thought about this. The manual says maintenance is required every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or about every six months, mainly for oil changes and checking tires and brakes. From my experience, driving in the city with frequent traffic jams causes faster engine wear, so I often go for a check-up as early as three months. If you drive smoothly on the highway, you might stretch it to eight months. Don’t slack off—regular maintenance can prevent small issues from becoming big ones, like dirty oil causing engine overheating, which can be extremely expensive to fix. Also, pay attention during significant temperature changes. In summer, the air conditioning puts extra load on the engine, and in winter, low temperatures can freeze and damage parts. Spending a little extra time checking never hurts.
