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What items are included in the first car maintenance?

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LaMalachi
07/28/25 3:28pm

First car maintenance items include: 1. Replace engine oil, oil filter, and clean the air filter; 2. Check whether the levels of various fluids are normal; 3. Check whether the generator belt and wiper blades are damaged; 4. Check whether the tire pressure is normal, and whether there is uneven tire wear, bulges, or damage; 5. Check the brake pads, brake discs, connecting rods, ball joints, and CV joints for scratches; 6. Check whether all switches and lights in the car are working properly. The functions of the first maintenance are: 1. Ensure the vehicle's excellent performance; 2. Improve driving safety; 3. Reduce engine noise; 4. Extend the vehicle's service life.

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GrantAnn
08/11/25 7:50pm

I took my car for its first maintenance just half a year after purchase. The 4S店小哥 showed me how to read the service checklist: the most basic items are changing the专用机油 and oil filter, like giving the car fresh blood. They also do a full computer scan to check for故障码, just like a health check-up. Every螺丝 on the chassis needs to be tightened—last time I saw the mechanic find a nail stuck in the tire with my own eyes. The thickness of the刹车片 and the color of the刹车油 are all recorded in the book, and they even adjusted my tire pressure for free. Here’s the key: small things like blowing dust out of the空调滤芯 and topping up the玻璃水 are all included in the first maintenance—don’t get tricked into paying extra for these. Finally, a pro tip: always follow the maintenance manual’s recommended mileage for the first service. Don’t believe the 4S店 when they say 'come in at 3,000 km'—my Honda manual clearly states 5,000 km.

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LawsonMarie
09/29/25 5:22am

I remember my first car's initial maintenance experience was particularly thorough: changing the engine oil and filter was a given, and the mechanic would crawl under the car to check for any oil leaks in the transmission and engine, using a flashlight to inspect if the underbody armor had any scratches. The tires were cross-rotated to ensure even wear, and the brake disc thickness was meticulously measured with a vernier caliper. The most thoughtful part was when they cleaned out the sunroof drainage holes for me, mentioning that many new cars get clogged there with leaves. They topped up the original coolant and windshield washer fluid for free, and before I left, they reminded me not to exceed 3000 RPM during the break-in period. Actually, the most important thing during the first maintenance is to make sure they reset the onboard computer; otherwise, the next service reminder might go off at the wrong time.

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DanteLynn
11/12/25 7:17am

Just experienced the first maintenance and found the core is just three items: the engine oil must be replaced with full synthetic, the old oil came out pitch black. The oil filter hidden behind the engine also needs to be replaced simultaneously. A full vehicle electronic system scan is particularly critical—my infotainment system was upgraded to a new version. The must-check list also includes coolant level, brake fluid moisture content, and battery health value. The technician taught me a trick: it's best to watch the car during maintenance. Last time, they found mouse footprints in my air filter box and cleaned it promptly. Remember, the first maintenance is completely free—don’t be upsold engine cleaner!

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