Should I perform a minor or major maintenance at 25,000km?
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Perform minor maintenance at 25,000km. Below are relevant details about vehicle maintenance: Introduction to minor maintenance: Replace engine oil and oil filter. Minor maintenance generally refers to the routine maintenance items performed at the manufacturer-specified time or mileage to ensure vehicle performance. The interval depends on the effective duration or mileage of the engine oil and oil filter used. Different brands and grades of mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and full synthetic oil have varying effective periods. Introduction to major maintenance: Includes replacing engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and other routine maintenance items. Major maintenance refers to the procedures performed within the manufacturer-specified time or mileage. Interval: Usually alternated with minor maintenance, with intervals varying by vehicle brand. Timing for major maintenance: Perform major maintenance every three years or 60,000 kilometers.
My car had just reached 25,000 kilometers, so I took it to the 4S dealership for maintenance. The technician told me this was a minor service, mainly involving an oil change and oil filter replacement, along with basic checks on the air filter and cabin air filter. He mentioned that a major service is typically done around 40,000 kilometers, which includes more complex tasks like changing the transmission fluid or brake fluid. Following his advice, it only cost a few hundred yuan, which was quite cost-effective. They also checked the tire wear and brake pads to ensure safety. Later, I learned that maintenance intervals vary by car model. For example, Honda recommends a minor service every 25,000 kilometers in the manual to prevent carbon buildup and extend engine life. In short, sticking to regular minor services is both convenient and practical—don’t delay or mistakenly opt for a major service to avoid unnecessary expenses.
