10 regular maintenance milestones - keep your car in the best condition
(Baonghean.vn) - During the process of using a car, it is inevitable that it will wear out, break down or have some technical problems. To limit this situation as well as maintain the "lifespan" of the car, regular maintenance is a top priority... So what are the time frames for replacement and maintenance that drivers need to pay attention to?
1. Engine maintenance for new cars: every 3,000 km
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| Car manufacturers will have maintenance standards for new cars within a certain period of time, about 3,000-5,000 km or 3-6 months of use. However, experts still recommend maintenance for newly purchased cars at about 3,000 km or 3-4 months of domestic use. This way, the car engine will be best cared for in the beginning... In addition, with newly purchased cars, the amount of oil and metal debris can cause damage over time. Therefore, it is also reasonable to change the oil and maintain the oil system every 3,000 km. |
2. Cleaning the cooling system: every 3 years
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| The cooling system should be checked for leaks and performance at the intervals recommended by the vehicle manufacturer and should be flushed every 2-3 years. The cooling system releases a toxic substance after 2-3 years that can corrode the exhaust pipes. Therefore, it is advisable to flush the cooling system to protect the battery as well as to improve the efficiency of the vehicle's cooling system. |
3. Change brake fluid: about every 2 years
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| The brake system must be checked for corrosion and performance at the manufacturer's specified time. However, brake fluid must be changed and checked every 2 years to ensure the best braking performance to avoid unnecessary accidents. |
4. Electric power steering system: 50,000km/time
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| If your car has an electric power steering system, we must also ensure that it is maintained like other engine systems. Normally, power steering systems are operated by hydraulics. Therefore, at about 50,000 km or a certain maintenance period, you should clean and change the fluid if necessary to increase the life and safety of the car. |
5. Change manual transmission oil: every 50,000 km
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| Manual transmission oil is often provided by car manufacturers separately due to the complexity of the structure and the way of mixing many different types of oil. Therefore, when changing the transmission oil every 50,000 km, you should bring it to the manufacturer to change the right type of oil; or use a premium oil instead if recommended by the manufacturer. Because of the importance of the gearbox, paying attention to the time and distance traveled will help the car have the best preparation to have a longer "life". |
6. Change automatic transmission oil: 50,000 - 100,000km
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| In the eyes of experts, the advice for customers is to change the automatic transmission oil every 70,000 - 80,000km under normal driving conditions. In harsh driving conditions, the oil should be changed earlier, about 50,000 - 70,000km... These numbers do not convert to the time of use; some cars may need to change in 5 - 6 years if they run a certain distance, but there are also some cars that need to change the automatic transmission oil about 10 years if they do not run regularly. |
7. Change engine air filter: every 30,000 - 40,000km or 3 years
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| Engine air filter helps bring clean air into the combustion chamber. Increases engine performance. Air filter gets dusty over time, less air is drawn in, engine performance decreases, fuel consumption increases... Car manufacturers recommend changing the air filter every 30,000 - 40,000km/time or every 3 years. If environmental conditions change (going into dusty areas such as construction sites, road construction), the time will be shorter, when going for periodic maintenance, check the air filter and see if it is too dirty, so change it immediately, regardless of the theoretical time. |
8. Drive belt: 70,000 - 100,000km
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| The drive belt should be replaced between 70,000 and 100,000 km. Regularly check the drive system for cracks or breaks to replace it promptly. In hot weather like some central provinces, it is inevitable that the drive belt will dry out and break quickly. Apply lubricant to prevent the drive system from drying out. |
9. Coolant: 80,000 - 100,000km
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| Engine coolant needs to be changed every 80,000-100,000km. After a period of operation, coolant will become contaminated and will not be good for the engine. |
10. Spark plug: 30,000 - 40,000km
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| Spark plugs are responsible for igniting the engine to operate. Because they are frequently impacted, they wear out very quickly. Therefore, you should replace them after about 30,000 - 40,000km or about 2 years. |
