If you're a car lover or have just been promoted to car ownership, then you've heard the mysterious mantra in the world of car maintenance"Five oils, four filters and three waters"。It's a seemingly simple term, but it actually hides a big secret about your wallet. Don't understand them? Then you have to be careful, every time you go to the 4S store for maintenance, you may be led away like a headless fly, and spend a lot of unjust money.
First of all, let's reveal the true face of the "five oils": engine oil is the blood of the engine, and regular replacement can ensure the smooth operation of the engine; Transmission oil is the patron saint of the transmission system, responsible for lubrication and cooling, and its replacement interval is generally between 60,000-80,000 kilometers; Steering column oil filtering, as the name suggests, is an artifact that makes the steering wheel turn more smoothly; Brake fluid is related to your driving safety, it directly affects the braking efficiency, it is usually recommended to change every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers; The clutch oil ensures smooth gear shifting and is changed as often as brake fluid.
Let's talk about the "four filters" again. The air cleaner is the first line of defense against dust entering the engine and must be cleaned or replaced every 10,000-20,000 kilometers; The oil filter element is like a "purifier" of the engine oil, and the filter element must be changed synchronously every time the oil is changed; The air conditioning filter determines the air quality in the car, especially in cities with poor air quality, and it is best to replace it once a year; The gasoline filter element ensures that the fuel system is clean and avoids impurities affecting the engine performance, and its life is generally about 30,000-40,000 kilometers.
Finally, let's take a look at the "three waters". Antifreeze is not simply used to resist the severe cold of winter, it also undertakes the task of cooling the engine and preventing internal parts from corroding, and generally needs to be replaced every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers; Although most vehicles now use maintenance-free batteries, if your car is still using traditional batteries, remember to regularly check the battery water level and replenish it in a timely manner; Glass water is a good partner for windshield wipers, a must-have to maintain a clear line of sight, and you can add it as you go.
I have specially compiled a detailed maintenance periodic table, which can be called the "sunflower book" of the car maintenance industry, for friends who do not have a good memory, welcome to collect it for later use!
Speaking of which, do you think car maintenance is also quite like a game of wits and courage? Only by having an in-depth understanding of the "five oils, four filters and three waters" of your own car can you enjoy the driving pleasure while cleverly avoiding those unnecessary maintenance costs. So, dear readers, have you also had a "history of blood and tears" when doing maintenance in a 4S store? You might as well share it in the comment area, and let's learn how to maintain the car scientifically and economically, so that we can grow together and become a real "old driver"!