What improvements can be expected after the first maintenance?
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After the first maintenance, a new car normally completes its break-in period. Generally speaking, the changes you may notice include smoother gear shifts in the transmission and a certain degree of reduction in fuel consumption. Additional information: The break-in period of a new car has the following characteristics: 1. More driving issues: Due to factors such as improper assembly of parts, new cars tend to experience more driving issues during the break-in period. 2. Higher fuel consumption: To ensure the new car operates under light load during the break-in period, carburetor cars are equipped with speed limiters, which can easily lead to an overly rich air-fuel mixture, thereby increasing fuel consumption. 3. Lubricating oil is prone to deterioration: During the break-in period, the rough surfaces of parts and the small gaps between them can cause the lubricating oil temperature to rise. Additionally, many metal shavings are worn off and fall into the lubricating oil, making it more susceptible to oxidation and deterioration.
After driving for so long, I can really feel a big difference after the first service. First off, the throttle response is much quicker now—just a light tap and the car surges forward. The engine noise has also noticeably reduced, probably because the new oil flushed out the metal shavings from the break-in period and improved lubrication. As for fuel consumption, I remember it used to be around 10 liters per 100 kilometers, but now it’s dropped to just over 8, and running the AC doesn’t feel as taxing anymore. The 4S shop guy even replaced the air filter for free, saying it could extend the engine’s lifespan by two or three years. One thing to note, though: don’t rush onto the highway right after the service—wait a couple hundred kilometers to let the new oil circulate properly. All these improvements together make daily driving much more hassle-free.
