What Oil Should Be Changed for the First Car Maintenance?

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NadiaDella
07/30/25 4:02am
For the first car maintenance, it is sufficient to change to the manufacturer's standard equipped oil. Since both the oil change (to the manufacturer's standard oil) and labor costs are free, the oil provided during the first maintenance is the minimum standard oil specified by the manufacturer for the vehicle, which is entirely suitable for engine use. It is recommended to change the oil every six months or 5,000 kilometers. Below is an introduction to the first car maintenance: 1. Many items need to be inspected during the first maintenance, such as the vehicle's lights, tires, chassis, various fluid levels in the engine compartment, and the onboard computer system, all of which require comprehensive inspection. 2. The chassis is also a key inspection point. Due to the generally low chassis height of ordinary cars, they often experience underbody scraping during driving. Therefore, inspecting the chassis during maintenance is very important. The main focus is to check for severe scratches, any marks on the exhaust pipe, and whether there are signs of corrosion or oil leakage on the chassis.
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