What is the best mileage for a car's first maintenance?
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Generally, the first maintenance for a new car is recommended at 5,000 kilometers. Here are some details about new car maintenance: 1. Car maintenance: Refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. 2. Modern car maintenance includes: Maintenance of the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. 3. Purpose of car maintenance: To keep the car clean and in good technical condition, eliminate potential hazards, prevent failures, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the service life.
Listen up, friends who just got a new car—the first maintenance is crucial. When I got my first car, the salesperson repeatedly emphasized: never exceed 5,000 kilometers or six months, and now I see this standard is pretty universal. However, some turbocharged models are particularly demanding. For example, Volkswagen TSI recommends going in at 3,000–5,000 kilometers, with red-letter reminders in the manual. Remember to bring the maintenance manual—the dealership needs to register the first service to complete the warranty certification. It’s a good idea to intentionally drive more on varied road conditions before the first maintenance, like running on the highway for two hours to fully break in the mechanics, so the technician can clearly assess the chassis condition. The free first-maintenance oil is usually basic—spending an extra 200 yuan to upgrade to full synthetic is much better for the engine.
