How often should the Wuling Hongguang Mini be serviced?
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Typically, the mileage is used as the reference standard: mineral oil requires servicing every 5,000 km, semi-synthetic oil every 7,500 km, and fully synthetic oil every 10,000 km. Below are the relevant details: Service items: A general service involves replacing the three filters and one oil—the three filters being the engine oil filter, air filter, and cabin air filter, while the oil refers to engine lubricating oil. Service intervals: For a 5,000 km service, the engine oil and oil filter need to be replaced, while the air filter and cabin air filter can be cleaned and reused. Even at the second service interval of 10,000 km, the oil filter must be replaced, along with the air filter and cabin air filter. In other words, the oil filter is replaced along with the engine oil. The other two filters can last up to 10,000 km but require cleaning during this period.
I've been driving the Wuling Hongguang Mini for almost two years now. According to the official manual and my personal experience, the maintenance cycle for this electric vehicle is completely different from traditional gasoline cars. For the first maintenance of a new car, it's recommended to do a basic inspection at 3,000 kilometers or 3 months, mainly checking for any issues with the chassis and battery connections. After that, regular maintenance intervals are every 10,000 kilometers or once a year, which is much more worry-free compared to gasoline cars. The maintenance items are straightforward: a computer scan for battery health data, brake fluid replacement every two years to avoid affecting braking performance, tire rotation, air filter inspection, and other basic items are also included. The key point is that the lifetime warranty for the three-electric system requires maintenance to be done exclusively at authorized 4S shops—never tamper with the high-voltage circuits yourself. If you frequently drive on dirt roads or use the car in low winter temperatures, it's advisable to shorten the interval to 8,000 kilometers for checking chassis impacts and battery insulation layers.
