What Does 4S Store Maintenance Include?

[JourneyAnn]

4S store maintenance mainly includes the following items: Oil and oil filter replacement (10,000 km): The replacement of the oil filter is mainly for the maintenance of the lubrication system. The main function of the lubrication system is to effectively lubricate various components of the car engine and prevent excessive wear. The oil filter's role is to remove various impurities from the oil to ensure the normal operation of the lubrication system. When changing the oil, the oil filter should be replaced together with the oil. Normally, a car requires maintenance every 5,000 km. Fuel filter (30,000 km): Removes impurities and moisture from the fuel, allowing the engine to perform at its best. Spark plugs (Platinum: 60,000 km; Iridium: 80,000 km): Prevents ignition difficulties and insufficient engine power. Brake fluid (40,000 km): Absorbs moisture from the air, improves braking performance, and ensures driving safety. Brake pads (should not be less than 3mm): Prolonged driving can cause severe wear on the brake pads, reducing braking effectiveness. Replacing the brake pads ensures stable handling performance. Air and cabin air filters (30,000 km): Improves the quality of intake air, allowing the air distribution system to function effectively; enhances air quality by filtering dust and unpleasant odors. Overall vehicle inspection: Conducts a comprehensive check of the car to ensure driving safety. Car maintenance typically includes the following aspects: Cleaning: Cleaning and wiping the interior and exterior surfaces of the car, as well as removing dirt from various filters, carbon deposits in the combustion chamber, and scale in the cooler. Lubrication: Adding or filling grease to various lubrication points, as well as topping up or replacing the engine, transmission, steering gear, and main drive lubricants. Tightening: Mainly involves tightening bolts and nuts of threaded connections. Inspection: Primarily checks the car's working performance and local conditions, such as braking distance and brake pad wear, engine power and cylinder pressure, and whether the fuel and electrical systems meet specifications. Adjustment: Based on inspection results, adjusts car assemblies or components to meet specified technical conditions. Body maintenance. Body maintenance is commonly referred to as car detailing. Its main purpose is to remove oxidation and corrosion from the exterior and interior of the car and then protect it to highlight the car's "beauty." It mainly includes: paint care, seat and carpet care, bumper and skirt care, dashboard care, chrome plating care, leather and plastic care, tire and wheel hub warranty, windshield care, chassis care, and engine exterior care. Interior maintenance. While body maintenance keeps the car looking new, interior maintenance ensures the car runs hundreds of thousands of kilometers without major repairs, maintaining optimal technical condition. It mainly includes: lubrication system, fuel system, cooling system, braking system, and carburetor (injector) maintenance. Body refurbishment. Examples include diagnosing and treating deep scratches, repairing multi-material bumpers, fixing hard damage to wheel hubs (covers), refurbishing leather and synthetic materials, and refreshing the engine's color. However, with advancements in science and technology and the automotive industry, various advanced technologies, primarily computer-based, are widely applied in cars, leading to increasingly intelligent vehicles. Thus, car maintenance has taken on new meanings.

[LeRhett]

My car has run over 40,000 kilometers, and every time I go to the 4S dealership for maintenance, it's a full-service package. The basic items always include engine oil and oil filter replacement, and the mechanics will check if there are any loose screws on the chassis, as well as measure the tire pressure and wear level. Safety items like lights, brake pad thickness, and battery charge are never overlooked. The cabin air filter and engine air filter are basically replaced with new ones every time, and sometimes they even recommend an engine carbon deposit cleaning. Finally, they scan the entire vehicle's electronic system for fault codes and top up the brake fluid and coolant if they're low. The whole process takes about two to three hours. Although it's more expensive than a roadside shop, the inspection is indeed thorough, and it gives me peace of mind when driving.