A car service has to be done periodically to keep the vehicle in good condition. There are two types of car services – one, minor service, and the other, major service. The essential difference between the two is with regard to the periodicity, the number of checks, and the replacements of parts, fluids, and components.
Carcility, the renowned car maintenance service in Dubai, provides both minor and major services for customers. Here are the differences between minor and major car services:
Minor Service
A minor service is usually done once a year or every 10,000 km, whichever comes earlier. A minor service includes a general inspection of the vehicle, replacement of engine oil and filter, air and fuel filter checks, battery voltage, tire inspection, rotation, and wheel alignment. General inspection includes checking brakes, clutch assembly, and fluids such as brake oil, coolants, hoses, and belts.
At Carcility, the car maintenance service in Dubai, the following tasks are carried out as part of minor servicing:
- Engine oil (10,000 km)
- Wiper fluid top-up
- Oil filter replacement
- Power steering fluid top up
- Engine coolant top-up
- Air filter cleaning
- AC filter cleaning
- Brake fluid top up
- Exterior wash and interior vacuuming
- Comprehensive health check and report labor change
- Free computer diagnostics
Major Service
A major service is conducted every 20,000 km or 30,000 km depending on the age and model of the
vehicle. A major service may be done after every three years. The manufacturers log book will indicate the maintenance to be done every 5000 to 10,000 km. A major service includes
comprehensive engine checks including electrical system, engine transmission, suspension, ignition,
air conditioning system, and replacement of consumables such as spark plugs, filters, fluids, and belts.
At Carcility, the car maintenance service in Dubai, the following tasks are carried out as part of major servicing:
- Engine oil (10,000 km)
- Oil filter replacement
- Wiper fluid top-up
- Power steering fluid top up
- Engine coolant top-up
- Air filter cleaning or replacement
- AC filter cleaning or replacement
- Brake fluid top up
- Exterior wash and interior vacuuming
- Comprehensive health check and report labor change
- Free computer diagnostics
- Spark plug change
- Engine belt change
- Brake disc change
Importance of Servicing
Both minor and major service has to be done as per the schedule indicated by the manufacturer as it will ensure that all checks are carried out for components and systems. It will help identify issues and resolve them preventing huge expenses for repairs later on.
Look for warning lights appearing on dashboards or messages as the vehicle may be facing some trouble. If there is a suspicious smell or sound, squeaking or grinding of parts, it should be attended to immediately. Some parts or components may fail in between the service period and hence have to be attended to immediately.
Carcility, the car maintenance service in Dubai, provides comprehensive car repair and maintenance services including car wash, detailing, air conditioner repair, battery service, brake service, and several other services.
