Should I Service My New Car When the Time Comes but the Mileage Hasn't Been Reached?
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New car service is required when the time comes even if the mileage hasn't been reached. After every 5,000 kilometers driven, the car needs to be serviced at a 4S shop. Specific maintenance items include: changing the engine oil, replacing the oil filter, checking and topping up the auxiliary tank water level, checking and replenishing the windshield washer fluid, checking and adjusting the tire pressure for all four wheels, and performing routine engine cleaning. More information about car maintenance is as follows: 1. Maintenance cycle: Different brand manufacturers will provide different cycles. For example, most Japanese and Korean car models require maintenance every 5,000 kilometers, while European and American car models may have longer intervals, such as 7,500 kilometers, 10,000 kilometers, 15,000 kilometers, or even longer. Specific details can be found in the maintenance section of the vehicle's user manual. 2. First service time: This is usually specially noted in the manual, for example, at 5,000 kilometers or within 3 months, whichever comes first. The first service is generally done at around 5,000 kilometers. 3. Maintenance items: The 4S shop includes more than 20 inspection and adjustment items such as changing the engine oil and oil filter. For different mileage stages, some items need to be replaced periodically (based on time intervals or mileage intervals), such as power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, air filter, fuel filter, brake hoses, engine belts, timing chains, and tension adjusters. Some can be replaced based on usage, wear, or corrosion, such as coolant, spark plugs, brake pads, wiper blades, and tires. Some items are replaced only when unforeseen issues arise, such as the battery and tie rod ends.
