Should Car Maintenance Be Done at a 4S Shop or a Repair Shop?

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CollinLee
07/29/25 8:01pm
Car maintenance should be done at a 4S shop. The steps for car maintenance are: 1. Replace the engine oil, oil filter, air conditioning filter, and air filter; 2. Check whether all fluids meet the standards; 3. Check whether the lights, chassis, and braking system are functioning properly; 4. Inspect and tighten the connection between the wheels and the hub nuts; 5. Adjust the idle speed and the pedal clearance of the idle mixture; 6. Check the tightness of the engine cylinder head screws. Extended content: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car. Its purpose is to keep the car clean and tidy, maintain normal technical conditions, eliminate hidden dangers, prevent failures, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the service life.
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