What is the maintenance cycle and mileage for a car?
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The maintenance cycle and mileage for a car is 7,000 kilometers or 3 years. The following is a detailed introduction about car maintenance: 1. Overview: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, supplying, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car's related components, also known as car servicing. Currently, car maintenance mainly includes the maintenance scope of the engine system (engine), transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. 2. Purpose: The goal of car maintenance is to keep the car clean and in normal technical condition, eliminate hidden dangers, prevent failures, slow down the deterioration process, and extend the usage cycle.
I'm really into cars and have driven several small vehicles, so I have to talk about maintenance. The standard interval is usually every 6 months or 5,000 to 10,000 kilometers for basic maintenance, such as oil changes and checking tires and brake pads. From my experience, new cars like Japanese models can stretch synthetic oil changes to 8,000 kilometers, but older cars or those frequently driven on mountain roads need more frequent attention—say, every 5,000 kilometers to prevent part wear. Delaying maintenance carries big risks—my friend skipped an oil change for months last year and ended up spending thousands on engine repairs. A money-saving tip: set phone calendar reminders or use an app to track mileage. Don’t forget to check antifreeze more often in winter and the cabin air filter in summer, as these affect overall health. Whether you go to a shop or DIY, keeping your car in good shape ensures safety and extends its lifespan.
As a housewife who drives my family around every day, I've mastered the maintenance schedule. Typically, I change the engine oil and three filters every 6 months or around 5,000 kilometers, but it depends on driving conditions. Since my family often drives in congested city traffic, I've adjusted to checking tire pressure and the oil dipstick every three months to reduce wear and tear risks. I save on maintenance costs by going to reliable roadside garages, which are half the price of 4S shops—just 300-400 yuan per service. If you drive long distances frequently, the air filter should be replaced every 10,000 kilometers; otherwise, excessive dust buildup can damage the engine. Don’t overlook small details—last year, I forgot to inspect the brake system, and the brake pads wore down almost to the point of failure before I fixed them, which was a costly lesson. Regular maintenance also improves fuel efficiency, saving me around a hundred yuan on gas each month. Early maintenance means safety and savings.
