Is it okay to service a car once a year?

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Joseph
07/29/25 3:08pm
If the car is driven relatively little, servicing it once a year is acceptable, but it is recommended to service it at least twice a year. Automobile Maintenance and Care: Generally, a car should be serviced every 5,000 kilometers or every six months. Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, supplying, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. The Scope of Car Maintenance: Modern car maintenance mainly includes the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. The purpose of car maintenance is to keep the car clean and tidy, ensure normal technical conditions, eliminate hidden dangers, prevent faults, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the service life.
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