How long is the maintenance interval for Chery automobiles? When should a long-idle vehicle be maintained? What should be noted during maintenance? Which components need to be replaced?

The maintenance cycle of Chery automobiles is usually once every 5,000 kilometers driven or every six months, whichever comes first. However, for models equipped with the fifth-generation engine, the maintenance cycle has been changed to once a year or every 10,000 kilometers driven. If the vehicle is left idle for a long time, it is also recommended to carry out maintenance every six months, because even if the vehicle is not in use, the engine oil and other fluids will naturally age, rubber components will become hard due to aging, and the battery will lose power. Regular maintenance can help detect and solve these problems in a timely manner.

The following are the precautions during maintenance:

• Choose a regular maintenance channel: Give priority to Chery's officially authorized 4S stores or regular maintenance shops for maintenance to ensure the quality of maintenance and the use of genuine parts.

• Bring relevant documents: Only the vehicle driving license is required for the first maintenance. For subsequent maintenance, it is best to bring the vehicle maintenance manual, which is convenient for recording maintenance information.

• Record the vehicle's condition: Before maintenance, inform the maintenance personnel in detail about the vehicle's usage conditions, such as whether there are abnormal noises, peculiar smells, or whether the fault indicator light is on, so that they can conduct inspections and repairs more specifically.

• Check the maintenance items: You can watch during the maintenance process to understand the maintenance procedures and check whether the maintenance items are carried out as specified to avoid excessive maintenance or missing items.

The items that need to be replaced during maintenance are as follows:

• Routine maintenance items: Generally, the engine oil and the oil filter need to be replaced each time. The air filter is generally replaced every 10,000 kilometers. The air conditioning filter is replaced every 3-6 months or every 10,000 kilometers.

• Regular replacement items: The gasoline filter is replaced every 30,000 kilometers. The brake fluid is replaced every two years or when the driving mileage exceeds 30,000 kilometers. The transmission oil is generally replaced every year or every 30,000 kilometers. The spark plugs are usually inspected and considered for replacement after driving about 40,000 kilometers. The timing belt is replaced every 40,000 kilometers.

There may be differences in the maintenance cycle and items for different models. Specifically, it should be subject to the vehicle's user manual and the dealer's suggestions.