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I HAVE a 2002 Hyundai Sonata V6. It has done only 34,000km and, as I am now retired, I don't do many kilometres a week. Is it important to do the service at intervals that the manufacturer states, or is OK to do the services at the kilometre-required level?

Answered by CarsGuide

28 April 2005

Graham Smith

IT REALLY is important to do the services at the specified intervals, either kilometres or time, whichever comes first. Fluids do deteriorate in time and need to be replaced to maintain their effectiveness. It's not only oil and filters, either, remember its important to change coolant and brake fluid at least annually.

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