Is it necessary to service a car every three months?
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It is not mandatory to service a car every three months. Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle, also known as car servicing. Maintenance items include: 1. Changing engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter; 2. Inspecting the body and tires; 3. Checking the braking system; 4. Examining the chassis for damage; 5. Checking the fluid levels. The benefits of car maintenance: 1. Ensuring the vehicle's optimal performance; 2. Enhancing driving safety; 3. Reducing engine noise; 4. Extending the vehicle's lifespan.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you that maintenance intervals aren't strictly every three months. Every vehicle's owner manual clearly specifies the schedule - my Japanese car requires service every six months or 5,000 km. It largely depends on the oil type: mineral oil might justify three-month intervals, but most modern cars using full synthetic can easily go 10,000 km. The key factor is your driving conditions - my highway-heavy usage allows longer intervals, whereas frequent off-road or construction site driving would require more frequent maintenance. Last time at the dealership they pushed for three-month service, but checking the manual revealed it was just upsell.
