Is Maintenance Mandatory When the Civic Reaches 5,000 Kilometers?
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Theoretically, a maintenance service is required when the Civic reaches 5,000 kilometers, but it can be appropriately delayed. Below is detailed information about the Civic: 1. Overview: The Honda Civic (CIVIC) offers multiple models to cater to the preferences of consumers in different countries, including three-door hatchbacks, hardtop coupes, hybrid versions, and five-door sedan versions. 2. Ninth-Generation Civic: The ninth-generation Civic is equipped with Michelin 205/50R17 Pilot Sport 3 tires, which use more environmentally friendly rubber materials overall and incorporate silica particles to help reduce tire heat during driving. Additionally, special tread patterns are employed to enhance drainage performance, providing better grip and traction, thereby reducing the risk of skidding.
Seeing you ask about the 5,000 km maintenance, this really depends on the specific situation. The manual for my 10th-gen Civic clearly states the first service at 5,000 km—I’ve checked it myself. But the dealership guy told me privately that with full synthetic oil nowadays, even 7,000 km is fine for city driving. Still, keep a few things in mind: new engines shed more metal debris during break-in, so following the manual is safest; if you frequently drive in traffic or on rough terrain, the oil turns black by 5,000 km. Brake fluid and air filters don’t need replacing every time. I drive a lot and hit 5,000 km in three months—last service revealed a filthy cabin air filter, glad I changed it. If you only drive 5,000 km a year, waiting six months is acceptable, but opened oil oxidizes over time.
