Is it necessary to change the oil when the system prompts?
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When the system prompts for an oil change, it must be replaced. Below is relevant knowledge about the first maintenance: 1. 5000 kilometers: At 5000 kilometers, only the engine oil and oil filter need to be replaced, and the entire vehicle should be inspected for any leaks. 2. 10000 kilometers: At 10000 kilometers, the engine oil and oil filter need to be replaced. Clean the dust from the air filter and cabin air filter. 3. 18000 kilometers: At 18000 kilometers, the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and cabin air filter need to be replaced. The throttle body and idle speed motor can be cleaned as needed. 4. 26000 kilometers: At 26000 kilometers, the engine oil and oil filter need to be replaced.
Every time I see that little wrench icon light up, it gives me a headache! Last time I procrastinated and delayed the oil change by 800 kilometers, and the engine noise sounded like a tractor. I've learned my lesson now – engine oil is truly the lifeblood of the engine. Over time, it becomes thinner and darker, losing its lubricating effectiveness, and tiny wear particles from the engine start circulating everywhere. The scariest part is when it clogs the tiny oil passages – the repair costs could buy you half a year's worth of oil! Now I keep an eye on the oil life monitor and schedule maintenance when it drops below 20%. I remember the mechanic last time said the new car manual recommends changes every 10,000 kilometers, but in city stop-and-go traffic you should actually do it earlier – frequent engine starts and stops are the hardest on oil.
