For veteran drivers, new car maintenance and new car break-in period are already familiar with the road, but for novice drivers, the nearly 400-page new car user manual is difficult to start with, but for a car, the first insurance is like the first insurance for a newborn. A physical examination, only a full examination can pass the running-in period safely.
At present, most OEMs regard 5,000 kilometers/6 months as the first maintenance node for new cars, as long as they enter the store for maintenance before then, it will be fine. As the main force of the “first car” small SUV market, the Tiggo 5xHERO version has attracted the attention of consumers since its launch in June last year. At present, the first batch of car buyers have also entered the first insurance cycle. Recently, due to the impact of the epidemic, it is estimated that some The car owner can’t enter the shop for maintenance, it doesn’t matter, the theory course is arranged first! The editor summed up the two major problems of maintenance and running-in period for novice drivers, and came to share with you one by one.
Q: How long does it take for a new car to run in? How to pass the running-in period?
I often hear old drivers say that during the break-in period, a new car needs to be “speeded up” when it is on the road, so that each gear can be fully run-in, and each gear needs to be pulled to the red line of the gear. In addition, there is another extreme statement, that is, the running-in period of the vehicle is best not to exceed 40km/h.
At present, these claims are more due to the limitation of machining accuracy in the past. It needs to be considered to add restrictions to protect the car. With the advancement of industrial standards, the restrictions on the running-in period are becoming less and less. Take the Tiggo 5x high-energy version as an example, 1000 Within one kilometer, do not exceed 100km/h, and avoid driving at the highest speed, and gradually increase to the highest speed after 1500KM, you can release the potential of the 1.5T+6DCT smart golden powertrain, and feel the maximum power of 115Kw and 230N · Strong power of m peak torque.
On the other hand, in addition to matching the engine and gearbox, the running-in period is more important for the running-in of the tires and the braking system. Compared with the powertrain, the tires and braking system only need a certain amount of mileage accumulation to reach the best working condition, but due to running-in, the performance of the new car is relatively weakened, so you must pay special attention when driving . In response to this problem, the Tiggo 5x high-energy version is equipped with the ninth-generation body electric stability system of AUTOHOLD+ Doctor, which can alleviate the safety anxiety of new cars to the greatest extent.
Generally speaking, the running-in period of a new car is around 3,000 kilometers. After the running-in period, you can prepare for the first warranty for your car.
Q: What should I bring for the first warranty of a new car? Is there anything I should be aware of?
As long as the node does not exceed half a year or 5,000 kilometers, you can make an appointment in advance by calling the phone, bring your driving license, vehicle maintenance manual, and first insurance certificate to start the free first insurance trip for your car, but it is different from what everyone thinks. The first insurance needs Check the lighting, chassis, brakes, tires, air conditioners, and various oils in the engine compartment, covering dozens of large and small items. The whole process takes about 40 minutes. If time permits, the 4S shop will also arrange a free car wash and then return the vehicle return.
And if you want to be an “veteran driver”, you can also pay attention to the loss of engine oil and chassis in the first insurance. After measuring with the oil dipstick in advance, you can check the oil loss at this time. Generally, for a car with 5000 kilometers, the oil loss should be below 1.5 liters , if this number is greatly exceeded, the situation of “burning engine oil” may occur.
If your car often drives on roads with poor road conditions, chassis abnormalities are more likely to occur. Take Tiggo 5xHREO as an example. Although the 185mm ground clearance tries to avoid chassis scratches, if you often drive on waterlogged roads, the chassis will appear. In the case of rusty bottom, it can be considered to install an engine guard plate to achieve the functions of rust prevention, waterproof and splash prevention.
It is worth mentioning that the epidemic can suspend time, but it cannot suspend care. During the epidemic, if Chery car owners are unable to enter the store for maintenance on time, they can extend the maintenance cycle by 3 months regardless of time and mileage restrictions. In addition, Chery can also provide on-site maintenance and free pick-up and delivery services for users within 20 kilometers of the urban area, if the user’s needs and the conditions of the city permit. During the station maintenance in February, users can also enjoy the car atomization disinfection service for free.
