Should I Service My Car When the Date is Due but the Mileage Hasn't Been Reached?

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DaisyRose
07/29/25 11:30pm
Yes, you should service your car when the date is due even if the mileage hasn't been reached. Car maintenance cycles are determined by two criteria: time and mileage, whichever comes first. Car maintenance, also known as vehicle upkeep, refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car. Here are some details about car maintenance: 1. Car maintenance mainly includes servicing the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, etc. The purpose is to keep the car clean, maintain normal technical conditions, eliminate potential hazards, prevent failures, and extend the service life. 2. Minor maintenance generally refers to the routine maintenance items performed at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage to ensure vehicle performance. It mainly includes changing the engine oil and oil filter. 3. Major maintenance refers to the routine maintenance performed at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage, which includes changing the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter.
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