Is it acceptable to exceed 5,000 kilometers for the first car maintenance?

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McSawyer
07/29/25 3:29pm
The first car maintenance can exceed 5,000 kilometers, but it's advisable not to exceed it by too much. It's best to follow the recommendations in the car's user manual for timely maintenance. The initial maintenance items typically include engine oil and the oil filter. The interval for minor car maintenance depends on the effective duration or mileage of the engine oil and oil filter used. Fully synthetic oil can be changed every 10,000-15,000 kilometers, semi-synthetic oil every 7,000-10,000 kilometers, and mineral oil every 5,000-7,000 kilometers. Standard oil filters are usually replaced along with the oil, while long-life oil filters have a longer service life. The cycle for major car maintenance is generally 30,000 kilometers or 33 months, whichever comes first. Maintenance items mainly include engine oil, oil filter, air filter, coolant, fuel filter, etc. During summer when temperatures rise, it's important to protect the car's paintwork by regularly washing or waxing the car. Also, ensure the fuel tank cap is tightly closed and check the water level in the radiator and the oil level in the crankcase, making necessary additions and adjustments promptly.
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