What is the first maintenance mileage for the Lynk & Co 03?
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The first maintenance for the Lynk & Co 03 is at 10,000 kilometers. There are two indicators for a car's maintenance cycle: one is the time indicator, and the other is the mileage indicator, whichever comes first. Owners should try to perform the maintenance before reaching the first maintenance cycle to avoid affecting the normal use of the car. The first maintenance of the car mainly involves changing the engine oil and oil filter. One important thing to note is that when changing the engine oil, the oil filter must also be replaced at the same time. If the oil filter is not replaced, the new engine oil will be contaminated by the old oil filter. The Lynk & Co 03 is the first sedan product of the Lynk & Co brand, with body dimensions of 4639mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1460mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2730mm.
My Lynk & Co 03 just had its first maintenance service. The manufacturer specifies it should be done at either 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. The free first maintenance service was quite comprehensive, including full synthetic oil and oil filter replacement, plus over 30 inspection items like tire pressure and brake pads at no extra charge. A key reminder: the maintenance manual emphasizes that exceeding the mileage limit may affect the warranty, so I recommend scheduling around 9,000 km as the 4S dealership tends to get fully booked. They also upgraded my infotainment system for free and fixed a loose power supply connection for the dashcam during the service. Post-maintenance, the acceleration feels noticeably smoother—in fact, the first maintenance details are outlined on page 172 of the owner's manual.
The most cost-effective time for the Lynk & Co 03's first maintenance is exactly at 10,000 kilometers. The factory-installed oil in this car is a special formula specifically designed to protect the engine during the break-in period, so changing it early would be a waste. A friend of mine went for the first maintenance at 7,000 kilometers, and the 4S shop said it was completely unnecessary. It's important to note the time limit—even if you've only driven 5,000 kilometers, you must get the maintenance done within one year of picking up the car, otherwise it will affect the vehicle's warranty. During maintenance, they will use a computer to reset the system, and the fuel consumption display will temporarily increase, but it will return to normal after driving a few dozen kilometers. Personal experience suggests that taking a highway trip before maintenance can better clear carbon deposits.
