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Is the first maintenance an oil change?

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LeVincent
07/29/2025, 09:06:49 AM

First maintenance requires an oil change, and the first maintenance oil filter and oil are free maintenance items. Changing the oil allows the engine to work better, along with routine vehicle inspections, such as: tire and brake pad wear, fluid levels in the engine compartment, whether there is any impact on the chassis, and whether the chassis brackets and tie rods are deformed, etc. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Oil function: When a new car is first driven, because the engine is in the break-in period, some impurities will be generated inside the engine. Therefore, during the first maintenance, the oil and oil filter need to be replaced so that the oil can better lubricate the various components inside the engine. 2. Maintenance practices and reasons: During the new car maintenance period, the wheel hub bolts need to be torque-tightened because new car tires generally leave a break-in gap. After the break-in period, they need to be tightened. Debris such as stones in the tire gaps should also be cleaned, otherwise it will affect the tire's drainage and friction.

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