PERIODIC CAR MAINTENANCE MILESTONES YOU MUST KNOW

Regular car maintenance is extremely important to help the car maintain its longevity and ensure safe operation. Below are important periodic maintenance milestones  that car owners need to know to ensure their cars operate smoothly and durably.

New car engine maintenance: every 3,000km/time

With newly purchased cars, the amount of oil and metal debris can harm your engine. At the same time, car manufacturers also set maintenance norms for their product lines over a certain period of time and vehicle mileage.

Therefore, you should have your newly purchased car serviced and change the oil every 3,000km .

Engine oil change maintenance: every 5,000 – 10,000km/time

According to manufacturers, cars can run up to 8,000km – 10,000km before needing an oil change. However, according to veteran mechanics, the 5,000km mark is the ideal time to change the engine oil for the machine.

Cause:  Reality shows that road conditions in Vietnam are not ideal. Cars run for a long time in harsh conditions, causing the engine to operate at high capacity, get hot quickly, and the engine oil quickly loses quality and gets dirty, affecting the smoothness of the machinery.

Changing engine oil at the 5,000km mark helps keep the engine durable and the vehicle’s operation always smooth.

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Clean the cooling system – every 3 years

Reason:

• The heat generated during engine operation or the friction of machine parts causes high friction, the piston gets stuck, causing damage.
• After 2 – 3 years, the cooling system will release a toxic substance that can corrode the exhaust pipes.
• The cooling system plays an important role in reducing heat and keeping the engine operating in stable temperature conditions.

Therefore, auto experts recommend conducting a leak check and cleaning the cooling system every 3 years , helping to protect the battery as well as improve the performance of the cooling system in your beloved car. Friend.

Change brake fluid: every 2 years

The brake system plays an important role, ensuring safety during traffic. About every 2 years, you should check for corrosion and performance, and change the brake fluid to ensure your brakes are still in good use.

Maintenance of electric power steering system: every 50,000km/time

The power assist system helps reduce hand force on the steering wheel and reduces the time it takes for the steering wheel to respond when the driver starts steering. Currently, many cars are equipped with electric power steering systems.

At the periodic maintenance mark of about 50,000 km or a time point that car manufacturers recommend cleaning or changing water (if necessary) to increase the life of the system and contribute to increasing the safety of your vehicle. .

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Change transmission oil

Change manual transmission oil: every 50,000km

Due to the complexity of the structure and how to mix many different types of oil, after about 50,000 km, you should take your car to the car manufacturer so that you can have the right type of oil specifically for manual transmissions for your car. that car.

Change automatic transmission oil: every 50,000 – 80,000km/time

According to experts, you should change automatic transmission oil every 70,000 – 80,000km when the vehicle is operating under normal conditions. When used in harsh conditions, the range is about 50,000 – 70,000km.

Change engine air filter: every 20,000 – 30,000km/time

Replacing the air filter every 20,000 – 30,000km is very important. This maintenance step is cheap and not time-consuming, but the effect it brings is huge. helps the system cool and run more stably, bringing durability to the engine inside the car.

Replace fuel filter: every 50,000 – 100,000km/time

Replacing the fuel filter in the engine is usually every 50,000 – 100,000km, the number depends on each different car brand.

Replace spark plugs: every 60,000 – 100,000km/time

Between 60,000 – 100,000km, you should replace spark plugs . However, for some vehicles with turbo, this period is 60,000 – 70,000km, with normal engines it is up to 100,000km. Therefore, depending on the vehicle model and operating condition, you have suitable spark plug replacement options to ensure your vehicle is always ready to roll.

Replace seat belt system: every 80,000 – 100,000km/time

The seat belt system needs to be checked every time you take your vehicle in for maintenance. If there are signs of damage or the wire is frayed, does not ensure quality, or cannot maintain safety, you should replace it immediately. The highest lifespan for seat belts is up to 4 – 5 years or 80,000 – 100,000km, depending on the intensity of its operation.

Check the engine cover and inside the engine room space

Checking the engine case and inside the engine room space is a daily and weekly job to remove all hard objects, leaves, and dust from entering the engine compartment, avoiding rats and cockroaches from nesting and biting.

This check does not take too much of your time but ensures safety, giving you peace of mind on every journey.

Conclusion

The above article has compiled all the maintenance milestones that drivers need to keep in mind when operating the vehicle after certain distances. Hopefully the information provided is useful, helping drivers pay more attention to the vehicle’s operating condition to always operate smoothly and smoothly.

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