Main car service compared to the small service: What is the difference?


The car service is regularly recommended to ensure smooth and trouble -free performance. Depending on the mileage and the number of months covered, vehicle owners must provide minor and large car service. Such recommendations are usually given in the manufacturer’s operating instructions.

Let us understand the differences between the main and the minor service.

Small car service

We carry out a small car service every 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers or once a year.

  • Oil and oil filter change: Change the oil and oil filter after 10,000 km to ensure that the engine runs smoothly.
  • Check liquid mirror: Important liquids such as coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluids are inspected and tidy in the event of insufficiency.
  • Braking test: Brake pads and discs are checked for wear.
  • Tire test: Tires are inspected for profile depth and wear, tire pressure.
  • General inspection: Headlights, battery, windscreen wipers, electrical windows and other systems are checked.

Main car service

Every 30,000 to 45,000 kilometers or every three years we carry out a large car service.

  • Fluid tests and inspections: We inspect and replace motor oil and filters as well as liquids such as coolant, steering and brake fluids.
  • Spark plug replacement: Spark plugs can be replaced to ensure that the ignition system works properly.
  • Air and fuel filter replacement: The air filter plays an important role in the exhibition of pollen, dirt and ruins before entering the engine. This ensures that clean air mixtures mix with the fuel for combustion. The fuel filter helps to prevent contamination such as rust, dirt and fuel in the engine.
  • Toothed belt: Toothed belts offer the connectivity between the crankshaft and the camshaft. If necessary, timing belts can be replaced.
  • Transfer and differential oil change: In order to ensure smooth shift in the gears and the operation of drive trains, the gear and differential oil may have to be replaced.

Differences between the main and next car services

Some of the checks and inspections are common for both main and smaller services: this includes an oil and filter change. Liquid tests; And an inspection of the brakes and tires. Both services check fluid levels such as coolant, engine oil, brake oil and wiper fluids.

The main car service includes more inspections and the exchange of components with regard to the increase in the vehicle’s mileage.

Only fast inspections are carried out in the next car service, while for the large service, a comprehensive inspection carry out the functioning of suspension, exhaust gas systems, coupling and steering.


In short, both small and important car services play a crucial role in the smooth function of your car. Understanding the difference helps the owner to extend both the service as well as the service life and the performance of the vehicle.

CarbunityThe car service and the part of the car in Dubai offers automotive owners both and large car services. Use free pick-up and acceptance services and offers from time to time. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to improve the performance and durability of the vehicle.





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