How Often Should You Service Your Car?
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Every 5,000 kilometers, take your car to a 4S shop for servicing. The items for car maintenance are as follows: 1. Change the engine oil. 2. Change the oil filter. 3. Check the level of the auxiliary water tank and top it up. 4. Check the windshield washer tank and top it up. 5. Check the tire pressure of all four wheels and top it up. Maintenance generally includes five oils and three waters: 1. Engine oil and oil filter should be serviced every 5,000 kilometers. 2. Brake fluid should be serviced every 40,000 to 50,000 kilometers. 3. Transmission oil for a new car needs to be changed every 10,000 kilometers. 4. Service every 50,000 kilometers. 5. Power steering fluid should be changed approximately once a year. 6. Coolant should be changed every 1 to 2 years. 7. Fuel filter should be changed every 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers. 8. Spark plugs should be changed every 50,000 kilometers. 9. Timing belt should be changed every 80,000 to 100,000 kilometers.
I've been driving for over a decade, and there's definitely an art to car maintenance. Generally, it's recommended to do routine maintenance every 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers or every six months, depending on the vehicle model and usage intensity. For my daily city commuting, I basically follow a 6-month cycle for oil and filter changes. Friends who frequently take long-distance trips might need more frequent maintenance, especially those often driving on dirt roads where dust can easily clog the air filter. During each maintenance session, remember to ask the mechanic to check the brake fluid and coolant condition as well – these small details can prevent major repairs. Adding an air conditioning system cleaning during seasonal transitions is also quite effective, making both winter and summer driving more comfortable.
