What does Maintenance B1 Due Mean?
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Vehicle requires maintenance service, the maintenance is already due and needs to be serviced as soon as possible. Below is relevant information about car maintenance: 1. Meaning: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, supplying, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle, also known as vehicle upkeep. Modern car maintenance mainly includes the maintenance scope of the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. 2. Content of minor maintenance: Minor maintenance generally refers to the routine maintenance items performed at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage to ensure vehicle performance after the car has traveled a certain distance. It mainly includes changing the engine oil and oil filter.
I often encounter the 'Maintenance B1 due' notification as well. B1 is a common code used by 4S shops, representing the first level of Class B maintenance, similar to when basic servicing is due. It indicates your vehicle has reached the scheduled time or mileage for inspection. Class B maintenance typically includes tasks like oil and filter changes. Delaying overdue maintenance can accelerate engine wear and potentially spike fuel consumption. Once, I forgot due to a busy schedule, and my car kept underperforming until I got it fixed days later. My advice: schedule the maintenance promptly—don’t procrastinate. Setting an app reminder or calendar event helps avoid disrupting daily use. Cultivating regular check-up habits can save significant repair costs down the road.