What are the effects if the maintenance light stays on?
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The maintenance light staying on has no impact; it simply serves as a reminder that the vehicle is due for maintenance. Below is a detailed introduction about it: 1. Minor maintenance: Generally refers to the routine maintenance items performed after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance, as specified by the manufacturer in terms of time or mileage, to ensure vehicle performance. This mainly includes changing the engine oil and oil filter. 2. Time interval: The interval for minor maintenance depends on the effective time or mileage of the engine oil and oil filter used. The validity periods of mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and fully synthetic oil vary among different brands and grades. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
The biggest risk of ignoring the maintenance warning light is missing the actual service interval. I once neglected it and ended up driving 8,000 km before realizing the engine oil needed changing - when I opened the oil cap, it had turned chocolate brown! Prolonged neglect like this will definitely lead to premature engine failure. Essentially, this light is your car's computer reminding you to change the oil and filter. Ignoring it not only causes gradual fuel consumption increases but also allows carbon deposits to accumulate. Worse yet, if your vehicle is still under warranty, dealerships may deny warranty claims citing missed maintenance. My advice: schedule service as soon as the light comes on - don't wait until the engine starts making strange noises to regret it.
