What to Bring for the First Maintenance?
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Items required for the first maintenance include: driver's license; maintenance manual; warranty manual; owner's ID card; vehicle's driving license; vehicle registration book; vehicle purchase invoice. Take these to the designated first maintenance service provider for the vehicle's first maintenance. Important note: Make an appointment with the 4S store in advance. The first maintenance refers to the initial maintenance after the new car has been driven. The specific time varies by car, generally after driving 5,000 kilometers or 6 months. The car needs to participate in the first maintenance in time, neither in advance nor delayed. The realization of the first maintenance marks the end of the car's break-in period, and the car can be driven according to the standard load and normal speed required by the vehicle. The time for the first maintenance is calculated based on the date of picking up the car. There are two indicator values for the first maintenance time: mileage and time. Whichever indicator is met first will be the standard. First maintenance items include: changing engine oil, oil filter, cleaning air filter, checking various oil levels for normality, checking generator belt, wiper blades for damage, checking tire pressure for normality, checking tires for damage, bulging, etc. Time required: Completing all tasks takes about 2 hours. The most important part of the first maintenance for a new car is changing the engine oil and oil filter. When changing the engine oil, the oil filter must be changed together. When choosing engine oil, refer to the "Vehicle Use and Maintenance Manual," as different vehicle models specify different engine oil grades. Maintenance notes: Do not rinse the inside of the car body with water: Many people clean their cars during holidays, rinsing the car body with water and scrubbing with a cloth. Here, it is necessary to remind that the inside of the car body does not need to be directly rinsed with water. If the floor mats are dirty, you can use a vacuum cleaner or take them out, scrub with a brush and detergent, dry them, and then put them back. There are many through holes in the grooves under the rubber mats of the driving compartment floor. After water enters, it will not dry by air but will flow through the holes to parts like the gearbox, causing erosion and corrosion. The better approach is to clean with a vacuum cleaner and then scrub with a cloth to prevent water accumulation. Do not mix different brands of antifreeze: When the car's antifreeze is insufficient, it is recommended to drain the antifreeze early and add the same brand of antifreeze from the beginning. Since the brands of antifreeze are different, their chemical functions are also quite different. Different brands of antifreeze use different corrosion inhibitors. Do not mix them to avoid unnecessary trouble. Do not lubricate tire bolts and nuts: When the bolts on a running car rust, they are usually oiled to make them work properly again. To prevent the bolts and nuts on the wheels from rusting, some people apply lubricating oil to them, which brings necessary risks to safe driving. When the car is running at high speed, the bolts and nuts are simply lifted or even dropped, leading to driving failures.
I think the things to bring for the first maintenance are quite simple. First, you must bring the vehicle license, which proves the car is yours, otherwise the 4S shop won’t proceed. Then there’s your ID card, sometimes needed for identity verification. The warranty manual is essential, as manufacturers require recording the first maintenance to ensure the warranty remains valid. If you have an appointment, bring the appointment slip or SMS notification to save time. The first maintenance is usually free, but it’s advisable to bring your wallet or mobile phone for small payments like cleaning services. Bring the car key alone, as they might need to drive it for testing. I once forgot the vehicle license and wasted an hour on a pointless trip, so now I put these things in the car the night before. Bringing a spare key is also a good idea, just in case—better than having to go back. Finally, a reminder: don’t leave valuables in the car to avoid loss.
