Should the car maintenance cycle be calculated based on mileage or time?

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StPeter
07/29/25 10:03am
If the mileage is reached first, maintenance is required even if the scheduled time has not arrived. The car maintenance cycle is determined by whichever comes first. The following are the maintenance items: 1. Routine maintenance including replacing engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter; 2. In addition to regular oil and filter changes, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant should be replaced every 2 years or 60,000 kilometers; 3. It is generally recommended to clean carbon deposits within 20,000 kilometers. Brake discs should also be replaced based on actual usage, and tire lifespan is 4 years or 100,000 kilometers.
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