Is it necessary to perform maintenance after driving 5,000 kilometers?
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It is not mandatory to perform maintenance after driving 5,000 kilometers, as it depends on the type of engine oil. For mineral oil, maintenance is required every 5,000 kilometers; for semi-synthetic oil, every 7,500 kilometers; and for full-synthetic oil, every 10,000 kilometers. Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle. Routine maintenance typically involves changing the engine oil, oil filter, and air filter. Common car maintenance and repair items include: 1. Three filters: air filter, fuel filter, and oil filter; 2. Cleaning: intake tract cleaning, throttle cleaning, and fuel injector cleaning; 3. Oil replacement, wheel alignment, spark plug cleaning, and chassis inspection.
As an ordinary person who drives frequently, I don't think it's necessary to service the car every 5,000 kilometers. The key is to refer to the owner's manual and the vehicle's condition. For example, my car's manual states that the oil should be changed every 8,000 kilometers, so I follow that. If you mainly drive in the city with frequent stops and starts, the oil might get dirty faster, possibly requiring a change at 5,000 kilometers. However, if you do more highway driving, you can delay it to 6,000 or 7,000 kilometers. I usually check the oil color and level myself every 5,000 kilometers—if it looks clean, I wait. In short, maintenance is crucial; don't wait until engine problems arise, but there's no need to rigidly stick to that number and waste money and time. Also, consider the weather—for instance, in cold winters, oil quality changes more significantly, which can affect performance. These details are often overlooked.
