Will exceeding the 5,000-kilometer maintenance interval affect the car?
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Occasionally exceeding the 5,000-kilometer maintenance interval by a small margin is generally not a problem. However, as the mileage increases over time, the viscosity of the engine oil decreases, leading to reduced lubricity, which can affect the wear and tear of engine components. It's important not to exceed the interval by too much. Vehicle maintenance frequency: Generally, the maintenance cycle for a car is every 5,000 or 10,000 kilometers. The frequency of maintenance depends on the effective time or mileage of the engine oil and oil filter used in your vehicle. Different brands and grades of mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and fully synthetic oil have varying effective periods. Properly scheduling your car's maintenance will help keep the vehicle in good working condition.
Engine oil is like the blood of a car. Going over 5,000 km without an oil change is really tough. I've seen many cases where cars were ruined due to overdue maintenance. Full synthetic oil can still handle around 7,000 km, but the cheapest mineral oil loses its effectiveness and becomes as thin as water. The oil filter gets clogged like a sieve, and the engine wears out like it's taking a sand bath. The worst part is when the dealership says your warranty is void, and repairing the engine can cost half the price of a new car. Last time, my neighbor's SUV had a seized engine after exceeding 6,000 km, and the repair bill went straight to five figures. Remember, in cities with heavy traffic, it's best to change the oil 1,000 km earlier, as frequent engine start-stop cycles are much more damaging than highway driving.
