What Documents Are Needed for a Car's First Maintenance?

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The items required for the first maintenance include: driver's license; vehicle registration certificate; maintenance manual; warranty manual; owner's ID card; vehicle's driving license; vehicle's purchase invoice, to be taken to the designated first maintenance institution for the vehicle's first maintenance. Important note: Make an appointment with the 4S shop in advance. The first maintenance refers to the initial maintenance after a new car has been driven, with the specific time varying by vehicle, generally after driving 3,000~5,000 kilometers or about half a year. The car needs to undergo the first maintenance in time, neither early nor delayed. The completion of the first maintenance marks the end of the car's running-in period, allowing it to be driven according to the standard load and normal speed required by the vehicle. The time for the first maintenance is calculated based on the date of vehicle pickup. There are two indicator values for the first maintenance time: mileage and time. Whichever comes first is the standard. The first maintenance items include: changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the air filter, checking if various oil levels are normal, inspecting the generator belt and wiper blades for damage, checking tire pressure for normalcy, and examining tires for damage or bulges, etc. Required time: It takes about 2 hours to complete all the work. The most important aspect of a new car's first maintenance is changing the engine oil and oil filter. When changing the engine oil, the oil filter must be replaced together, and the choice of engine oil must refer to the "Vehicle Usage and Maintenance Manual," as different vehicle models specify different engine oil grades. Maintenance precautions: Do not wash the interior of the car body with water: Many people clean and organize their cars during holidays, washing the body with water and wiping it with a cloth. Here, it's important to remind that the interior of the car body does not need to be directly washed with water. If the floor mats are dirty, you can use a vacuum cleaner or take them out, scrub them with a brush and detergent, dry them, and then put them back. There are many vent holes under the rubber mats on the floor of the driver's compartment. If water enters, it won't dry by air but will flow through the vent holes to areas like the gearbox, causing erosion and corrosion. A better approach is to clean with a vacuum cleaner and then wipe with a cloth to prevent water accumulation. Do not mix different brands of antifreeze: When the car's antifreeze is low, it's recommended to drain the antifreeze and add the same brand of antifreeze from the start. Since antifreeze brands differ, their chemical properties also vary significantly. Various functional corrosion inhibitors can corrode others. Different brands of antifreeze use different corrosion inhibitors, so they should not be mixed to avoid unnecessary trouble. Do not lubricate tire bolts and nuts: When the bolts on a moving car rust, it's common to oil them to make them function properly again. To prevent the bolts and nuts on the wheels from rusting, some people apply lubricating oil to them, but this brings necessary risks to safe driving. When the car is driving at high speed, the bolts and nuts can be easily loosened or even fall off, leading to driving malfunctions. Electronic fuel injection cars do not require stepping on the accelerator when starting: The starter of an electronic fuel injection car is different from that of a regular car, as its fuel injection control device can automatically adjust the fuel supply based on the starter's temperature and working conditions, ensuring a smooth start.