What is the Difference Between Minor and Major Car Maintenance?
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Difference between minor and major car maintenance: Minor maintenance refers to routine service items performed at the manufacturer-specified time or mileage intervals to ensure vehicle performance after driving a certain distance, including oil and oil filter replacement. Major maintenance, based on minor maintenance, involves replacing the oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter at the manufacturer-specified intervals. Minor maintenance includes: 1. Engine oil: Engine oil is the lubricant for engine operation. It lubricates, cleans, cools, seals, and reduces friction in the engine, significantly lowering wear on engine components and extending their lifespan. 2. Oil filter: A component that filters the engine oil. Engine oil contains certain amounts of gums, impurities, water, and additives. During engine operation, metal particles from friction, airborne impurities, and oil oxidation products are all filtered by the oil filter. If unfiltered oil enters the circulation system, it could adversely affect engine performance and longevity. Major maintenance includes: In addition to oil and oil filter replacement, major car maintenance also involves the following two items: 1. Air filter: The engine inhales large amounts of air during operation. Without filtration, dust in the air can accelerate wear on the piston group and cylinder. Larger particles entering between the piston and cylinder can cause severe "cylinder scoring." The air filter's role is to remove dust and particles from the air, ensuring the cylinder receives sufficient, clean air. 2. Fuel filter: The fuel filter provides the engine with clean fuel by filtering out water and impurities from the gasoline, optimizing engine performance and offering the best protection.
