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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Maintenance Intervals

NOTICE

Inspection may reveal the need for replacement parts. Always use genuine Slingshot parts.

IMPORTANT

The AutoDrive hydraulic system contains lifetime fluid and is non-servicable. Do not attempt to open the sealed system.

WARNING

Improperly performing the procedures marked for a to Dealer service could result in component failure and lead to serious injury or death. Have an authorized Slingshot dealer perform these services.

The maintenance interval charts outline required maintenance and inspection based on vehicle miles. Each table states the number of miles that service is required on the vehicle. Some items or components may need to be serviced more often due to severe use. When the vehicle goes beyond 150,000 miles, return to the 500 mile chart and start the interval process over.

NOTICE

SEVERE USE DEFINITION

  • Idling for extended periods

  • High speed operation for extended periods

  • Low speed operation for extended periods

  • Frequent operation in dusty or otherwise adverse conditions

  • Frequent operation in extremely hot or cold climates

  • Frequent short trip cold weather operation


XU — Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.

D — We recommend that you request assistance from an authorized SLINGSHOT dealer who can perform these services.

E — Emission Control System Service

500 mi (800 km) SERVICE BREAK-IN

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
XU / D Drive Belt Tension Check; adjust if necessary
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

EVERY 5,000 mi (8,000 km) SERVICE

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
XU / D Drive Belt Tension Check; adjust if necessary
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

When the vehicle goes beyond 150,000 miles, repeat to the 500 mile chart and start the interval process over.

ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Interval Item Action
AT 10,000 mi (16,000 km) Angle Drive Break-In Fluid Change Replace Fluid
EVERY 15,000 mi (24,000 km) Air Filter Replace
EVERY 25,000 mi (40,200 km) Fuel Filter Replace
EVERY 30,000 mi (48,000 km) Angle Drive Fluid Replace Fluid
Coolant Drain / Refill Cooling System
Spark Plugs Replace
Valve Lash Inspect
EVERY 50,000 mi (80,500 km) Transmission Fluid Replace Fluid
EVERY 100,000 mi (161,000 km) Radiator Inspect
EVERY 2 YEARS Brake Fluid Change Fluid
Clutch Fluid-Manual Transmission Change Fluid
Parent topic: Periodic Maintenance