What needs to be done for a vehicle's first maintenance?

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StKate
07/30/25 12:22am
Car first maintenance includes changing engine oil, oil filter, cleaning air filter, checking if various fluid levels are normal, inspecting generator belts and wiper blades for damage, checking tire pressure for normality, and examining tires for uneven wear, bulges, or damage. The precautions for first maintenance are as follows: 1. Change engine oil and air filter. 2. Check if the car's coolant level meets the specified requirements. 3. Check the brake fluid level. 4. Check if the power steering fluid reservoir level meets the specified requirements and inspect all system oil pipe interfaces for leaks. 5. Check the battery fluid level and windshield washer fluid reservoir level. 6. Inspect the tension and aging of the generator, air conditioning, water pump, and power steering pump belts. 7. Check if the front and rear lights of the car are complete (including headlights, width indicator lights, turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, and fog lights). 8. Check tire pressure and wear, tighten tire bolts to the specified torque, supplement tire pressure to the model's specified value, and rotate tires based on wear conditions. 9. Check if the vehicle's exhaust emissions meet standards.
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