What maintenance is needed when the car reaches 10,000km cycle?

Change engine oil and oil filter

At the 10,000km maintenance mark, the car owner needs to change the engine oil and the oil filter at the same time. Meanwhile, depending on the car manufacturer, the engine oil will be replaced at 5,000km/time or 10,000km/time.

Most manufacturers recommend that when using the vehicle in harsh, continuous conditions, the engine oil life will decrease faster. For customers who operate service vehicles or taxis, they should change the engine oil and oil filter earlier than the standard regulations. Changing the engine oil and oil filter on time as prescribed during maintenance will help the engine run smoothly, reduce friction and wear during use.

Clean the air filter

Air filter is one of the important parts in the operation of the engine. If engine oil helps to operate smoothly, the air filter will help provide intake air to the engine, combined with fuel to create a mixture, providing power for the vehicle.

However, after 10,000km, most cars used in Vietnam need to clean this part. The main reason is the environment and dusty operating conditions in our country.

The air filter cleaning process is also quite simple and quick, technicians mainly disassemble the air filter placed in a box under the hood. Just lightly tap or use a high-pressure air nozzle to blow away the dirt accumulated in the air filter over time.

Air conditioner filter cleaning

The air conditioner filter is similar to the engine air filter. At the 10,000km maintenance period, technicians will check and clean the air conditioner filter to remove dust, dry leaves, dead insects, etc. to avoid affecting the air quality in the car as well as the respiratory tract of the vehicle user.

Check electrical systems

On new car models, the electrical systems are relatively complex. To be able to check in a comprehensive and safe way, it is necessary to use diagnostic machines, measuring devices, etc.

In addition to a general check using diagnostic tools, the technician will also check the electrical wiring system for any broken or gnawed sections. This is quite a headache for car owners, as this can lead to some of the car's functions not working properly or stopping due to loss of power supply.

Tire inspection and rotation

At the 10,000km mark, it is also a good time to check tire wear and rotate tires, helping to use tires more effectively and avoid uneven tire wear. In addition, tire inspection also helps detect cases of tire swelling, cracking or blistering due to use. If these tire problems are not detected early, they can cause unexpected dangers during use.

Check and clean the brake system

Brakes directly affect the safety of the vehicle when driving, so when the vehicle has traveled 10,000km, this part needs to be cleaned, removing dirt, sand, and gravel stuck inside the brake system or replaced. Furthermore, users need to ask the technician to check the brake stroke, brake fluid, and pipe system to detect leaks that can be dangerous when participating in traffic.

In addition, you should check the brakes to promptly detect worn, scratched or warped brake pads.

Other maintenance items

In addition to the main items, we also have additional maintenance items at the 10,000km mark. Mainly visual inspections or measurements with specialized equipment.

Visual inspection mainly focuses on the details under the hood to detect leaks or shortages in tanks such as power steering fluid, coolant, windshield washer fluid, brake fluid, etc.

Measurement checks can include brake pedal travel, accelerator pedal travel, joints or pins, signal lights, operating support equipment...

In addition, some car manufacturers also add a chassis and body inspection item, and tighten the chassis and nuts if necessary.