What is the maximum mileage for the second maintenance of a new car?
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Car second maintenance is performed when the car has traveled 10,000 kilometers or between 9 months to a year. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Car second maintenance: The second maintenance of a car is a maintenance operation mainly involving inspection and adjustment for vehicles that have traveled a certain mileage. 2. Items for the second maintenance: This includes inspection and maintenance of 63 items across eight major systems—engine, transmission, braking system, steering system, air conditioning system, body system, tire system, and suspension system—along with quality testing and test driving. The key tasks, similar to the first maintenance, are replacing the engine oil and oil filter. The second maintenance also requires replacing the air filter and cabin air filter. These two components can be replaced at a 4S shop or by purchasing matching parts online to save some costs. After the second maintenance, the performance of the new car basically stabilizes, and subsequent maintenance generally involves a minor service every 5,000 kilometers and a major service every 10,000 kilometers.
The second maintenance for a new car should not exceed the manual's guidelines, generally kept within 10,000 to 12,000 kilometers. Having driven for over a decade, I recall my first new car's manual stating a maximum of 13,000 kilometers, but a friend delayed until 14,000 kilometers and ended up voiding the warranty, costing a fortune for an engine overhaul. I always advise following the manual diligently—don't slack. The second maintenance includes oil changes and brake inspections. Delaying it accelerates fluid degradation and engine wear, hurting performance, increasing fuel consumption, and posing safety risks. In practice, doing it earlier around 8,000 kilometers is safer, reduces hassle, and extends the car's lifespan.
I just bought a car and am tight on budget, but the second maintenance can't be delayed too long. The manual says it should be done by around 11,000 km at the latest. Last time I asked my mechanic friend, he said exceeding 12,000 km might cause issues like louder engine noise and increased fuel consumption. Now I plan to do the maintenance at 9,500 km—it's reasonably priced and avoids extra expenses. Delaying it could lead to costly repairs like transmission or cooling system failures, which just isn't worth it. Maintenance is a long-term investment.
