Recently, fans often leave messages in the background to inquire about the "car maintenance cycle".
Today I have compiled a more detailed list of maintenance cycles, which can be saved and collected. (PS: The time or kilometers are subject to the first arrival)
1. Air filter
The main function of the air cleaner is to prevent impurities in the air from entering the engine.
Replacement cycle: Normally, every 10,000-20,000 km or 1-2 years. If the vehicle is often driven in a dusty environment and feels a drop in power, it is necessary to increase the frequency of replacement.
2. Air conditioning filter
The main function of the air conditioning filter is to filter air impurities, adsorb odors and harmful gases, prevent impurities from entering the air conditioning system, and prolong the service life of the air conditioning system.
Replacement cycle: It is recommended to replace every 10,000-20,000 kilometers or 1-2 years, especially in the summer and winter seasons when the air conditioner is frequently used.
3. Gasoline filter element
The main function of the gasoline filter is to filter the impurities in the gasoline and provide cleaner fuel for the engine.
Replacement cycle: Normally, the external gasoline filter element is replaced every 20,000 kilometers or so; Built-in gasoline filter 60,000-80,000 kilometers, if the fuel quality is good, the driving environment is ideal, the replacement cycle can be extended to about 100,000 kilometers.
4. Engine oil and oil filter element
The replacement cycle of engine oil and oil filter element is basically the same, under normal circumstances, the replacement cycle of mineral oil is about 5000 kilometers or about 6 months; The semi-synthetic oil change interval is 7500 km or about 8 months; The fully synthetic oil change interval is about 10,000 km or about 1 year.
If the maintenance time has not yet arrived, but you feel that the car is a little heavy to drive, you need to change the oil in advance.
At this time, according to the actual situation, the following methods can be used to determine whether the oil needs to be changed:
| 1 | Smell: The dipstick has a strong sour smell and no oil smell, indicating that the engine oil has deteriorated and it is time to change it. |
| 2 | Touch: If you feel bad, feel impurities, poor viscosity or even astringency, you should change it. |
| 3 | Look: Hold the dipstick high in the sun, look at the oil droplets, if you see impurities, oil foam, or even turbidity, change the oil. |
5. a spark plug
The maintenance time of spark plugs varies depending on the material.
In general, nickel alloy spark plugs are recommended to be replaced in 2-30,000 kilometers; It is recommended to replace the single platinum spark plug at 40,000 km; Double platinum spark plugs are recommended to be replaced at 60,000 km; Iridium spark plugs are recommended to be replaced at 80,000 km; Platinum-iridium spark plugs are recommended to be replaced at 100,000 km.
In addition, it can also be judged by the gap of the spark plug. In general, the normal value of the spark plug gap is between 0.7 and 1.5mm, and if it exceeds this value, it can be considered for replacement.
6. Antifreeze
The main role of antifreeze is to prevent the engine from overheating and freezing.
In general, it is recommended to replace the antifreeze every 3-4 years or about 40,000-60,000 kilometers. (whichever comes first)
However, manufacturers of long-lasting organic acid antifreeze used by most of its models such as Honda and Hyundai generally recommend replacing them in 10-200,000 kilometers.
7. Transmission oil
In general, it is recommended to change the transmission oil for manual transmissions in 3-5 years or 60,000 kilometers; It is recommended to change the transmission oil for AT transmission in 3-5 years or 60,000 kilometers; It is recommended to change the transmission oil for CVT transmissions in 3-5 years or 40,000 kilometers; Wet dual-clutch transmissions recommend 3-5 years or 60,000 km to change the transmission oil. (whichever comes first)
8. Tires
In general, it is recommended that tires be rotated in 2 years or 20,000 kilometers, and replaced in 5 years-8 years or 60,000-80,000 kilometers.
Of course, if you find that the tires are worn to the point that it affects the use of the vehicle, you need to replace them in advance.
9. Brake pads
There is no accurate replacement time for brake pads, and after the general vehicle exceeds 40,000 kilometers, check the thickness of the brake pads every time you maintain them. There are also many new cars with a reminder function for the replacement of brake pads, as long as the computer prompts, they will be replaced.
In addition, if you want to make your vehicle more powerful and reduce fuel consumption, you may want to consider using easy-to-run fuel additives. (V letter search chief of staff said car riders club, consultation)
It can clean the gasoline oil system, prevent the oil circuit from being blocked, prevent the fuel injector from clogging, and at the same time can dissolve some gum and paint in the gasoline after mixing with gasoline, and reduce the generation of engine carbon deposits, which is conducive to prolonging the service life of the engine.
In short, if you want the vehicle to last longer, you need to check the condition of the vehicle regularly, add the necessary oil and fuel additives in time, and replace worn parts in time. Only in this way can we ensure that the vehicle remains in good working condition and make our travel safer.