What are the general maintenance items for a car?

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General car maintenance includes items such as engine oil and oil filter, air filter and cabin air filter, windshield washer fluid, coolant, transmission fluid, clutch fluid, and differential fluid. Engine oil and oil filter are the most basic and essential items in maintenance, which must be inspected and replaced during every service. For most vehicle models, the engine oil, fuel filter, oil filter, and air filter should be replaced approximately every 5,000 kilometers to extend the engine's lifespan. Proper installation of the oil filter can prevent impurities from mixing into the engine oil during the operation of the internal combustion engine, avoiding wear on moving parts and blockages in the oil passages. Correct installation of the fuel filter can prevent cylinder wear caused by impurities and moisture mixed into the gasoline during storage, transportation, and refueling. To ensure optimal engine performance, the fuel filter should generally be replaced every 20,000 kilometers or once a year.