Is it okay to service the car every 8,000 kilometers?
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It is acceptable to service the car every 8,000 kilometers, provided that semi-synthetic engine oil is used. The maintenance interval for a vehicle is closely related to the type of engine oil used. Fully synthetic oil can last for about 10,000 kilometers, semi-synthetic oil for about 7,500 kilometers, and conventional mineral oil for about 5,000 kilometers. Vehicle Maintenance: Vehicle maintenance refers to the regular inspection, cleaning, replenishment, and periodic replacement of certain components of the vehicle. The purpose of vehicle maintenance is to keep the vehicle clean, maintain its normal technical condition, eliminate potential hazards, and prevent the occurrence of faults. First Car Service: Generally, the first service for a car should be done within 3-5 months or after driving 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers. Some cars can even go up to 8,000 kilometers before the first service without any major issues. As for the maintenance of family cars, they can be serviced every 8,000 to 10,000 kilometers.
I was really touched when I talked about this with the mechanic last time. The 8,000 km maintenance interval really depends on specific conditions. Nowadays, new car manuals generally recommend a 10,000 km service cycle, but that's under ideal conditions. If you frequently encounter city traffic jams where the engine idles for long periods, the engine oil deteriorates much faster. In such cases, opting for maintenance at 8,000 km is actually wiser. I know several off-roading enthusiasts who change their oil immediately after long trips because dust and aggressive driving can seriously harm the engine. The key is to pay attention to the oil life monitoring system alerts. My car's warning light comes on every 7,500 km, which is even more accurate than the manual's recommendation.
