Mileage for the Second Car Maintenance?

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LaGage
09/02/25 8:16am
Car second maintenance is performed after driving 10,000 kilometers or approximately one year. More information about the second car maintenance is as follows: 1. The second maintenance also includes inspections and maintenance of dozens of items across multiple systems such as the engine, transmission, air conditioning system, steering system, braking system, suspension, body, and tires. 2. During the second maintenance, car owners may consider replacing or cleaning the air and cabin air filters. While 4S shops may not require replacement, given the current driving environment, these affordable maintenance items that bring noticeable improvements can be done in advance. 3. For the second car maintenance, unnecessary replacements and cleaning are not required. For example, checking coolant, brake fluid, tire pressure, etc., are usually free. Note that car owners are reminded to carefully review the maintenance checklist before the second maintenance and avoid unnecessary items.
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