What maintenance is required for a car that has run 30,000 kilometers?
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For a car that has run 30,000 kilometers, both basic and advanced maintenance are required. Basic maintenance includes: Changing the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter, and fuel filter. Advanced maintenance includes: changing the brake fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant. The replacement intervals for each item are as follows: Cabin air filter: 10,000 kilometers. Fuel filter (internal/external): Internal: 40,000-60,000 kilometers; External: 20,000 kilometers. Brake fluid: Within 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. Power steering fluid: Approximately 2 years or 30,000 kilometers. Coolant: 2 years.
After running 30,000 kilometers, it's time to give the car a thorough maintenance. Changing the engine oil is a must, and the oil filter should be replaced along with it. The air filter is probably clogged with dust, affecting the engine's breathing. I usually check the air filter box myself to see how dirty it is. The brake pads need to be measured by a mechanic for thickness; if they're worn down to just 3 millimeters, they should be replaced immediately. The tires should be checked for uneven wear, and a four-wheel alignment should be done to prevent the car from pulling to one side. The chassis rubber bushings and suspension ball joints should also be carefully inspected for cracks or aging. If the spark plugs have never been replaced, now is the time to get a new set to avoid affecting ignition performance. The coolant and brake fluid should be replaced after this long, especially since the cooling system must not fail when using the air conditioning in summer. After all these are done, you can drive with peace of mind.
