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What Are the Effects of a Persistent Maintenance Light?

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Monica
09/06/25 4:53am
There is no impact from the maintenance light staying on; it simply serves as a reminder that the vehicle requires servicing. It does not affect normal driving. Short-term driving is acceptable, but you should schedule a maintenance service as soon as possible. After maintenance, it is recommended to reset the maintenance light. Below is a detailed introduction about it: Minor Maintenance: Generally refers to the routine maintenance tasks performed after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance, as specified by the manufacturer to ensure vehicle performance, primarily including oil and oil filter replacement. Time Interval: The interval for minor maintenance depends on the effective duration or mileage of the oil and oil filter used. The validity periods vary for different brands and grades of mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and full synthetic oil. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
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