The conventional maintenance items of new energy vehicles cover many aspects. The following are the detailed items and corresponding maintenance methods:
Battery Care
- Check the battery power and charging status to ensure that the battery is in a healthy state.
- Clean the battery terminals to ensure that the battery works properly.
- Regular deep discharge is beneficial to activate the battery properties and slightly increase the battery capacity.
- It is strictly forbidden to store the battery in a low-power state. It is recommended to charge it once a month to keep the battery healthy.
Motor maintenance
- Check the working condition of the motor to ensure it is functioning properly.
- Clean the motor housing to prevent dust and debris from affecting the motor performance.
- Check the motor cooling system to ensure good heat dissipation.
Brake system maintenance
- Check the wear of brake pads and brake fluid, and replace damaged brake pads in time.
- Ensure the normal operation of brake fluid and replace brake fluid regularly.
Body chassis maintenance
- Check the chassis for damage, including chassis brackets, suspension systems, shock absorbers and other components.
- If necessary, make necessary repairs and replacements.
Lighting system maintenance
- Check the working status of the vehicle’s front and rear headlights, fog lights, turn signals, brake lights and other lighting systems.
- If there is any damage or failure, replace or repair it in time.
Air conditioning system maintenance
- Clean and replace air conditioning filters to keep the air fresh.
- Check the cooling effect and temperature regulation function of the air conditioning system to ensure it is operating normally
Tire maintenance
- Check the wear of the tires, including tread depth and tire pressure.
- Keep the tires in normal use to ensure driving safety.
Body exterior maintenance
- Cleaning and caring for the body exterior, including cleaning, waxing and decontamination of the paint.
- Keep the body bright and smooth.
New Energy Vehicles Maintenance methods：
1. Correctly master the charging time
Whether it is a new car or a new energy vehicle that has been used for some time, it is necessary to correctly master the charging time to avoid overcharging or over-discharging.
2. Protect the charger
When charging, keep the charger ventilated to prevent the plug from heating up. If the plug is found to be loose or the contact surface is oxidized, it should be handled promptly.
3. Maintain sufficient power
Recharge the battery in time according to usage to keep it fully charged. If the daily mileage is short, it is recommended to charge once every two days; if the daily mileage is greater than 50 kilometers, the battery should be recharged on the same day.
4. Avoid high current discharge
Try to avoid stepping on the accelerator when starting, carrying passengers, and going uphill to reduce the damage to the battery caused by the instantaneous high current discharge.
Through the above routine maintenance items and maintenance methods, the service life of new energy vehicles can be effectively extended and their normal operation can be ensured.
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