Keep your new or used ATV in optimal condition – whether you’re enjoying some late summer off-roading or getting ready for hunting season! Here are some of our top ATV maintenance tips to help keep your ATV ready for adventure.
Tire Pressure
Check the tire pressure before every outing. Maintaining your tires is essential to enjoying all of the features your ATV has to offer, and can help prevent ending the fun too early.
Remember, cars and trucks grip terrain quite differently than other vehicles, including dirt bikes, ATVs, and more, and you’ll find that ATVs have a lower tire pressure to maintain. Thankfully, a portable tire pump is easy and lightweight to pack along so even if you notice a loss of pressure while out and about, it’s a quick and easy fix.
Check Engine Fluids
Like any other vehicle, the fluids in your engine need to be checked for quality and quantity routinely. Regularly check the oil reservoir as well as the engine coolant. As tempting as it may be to simply refill the oil, always opt for full oil changes on a regular schedule. Your engine will thank you!
Belt Check
CV belt transmission ATVs allow you to shift easily throughout gears, which is a wonderful modern convenience. But belts can also gradually deteriorate through normal wear and tear. Checking the condition of the belts regularly can help prevent costly, frustrating, and inconvenient repairs.
One easy way to be aware of the belt’s condition is to be aware of how it feels when you’re shifting gears. If your ATV isn’t shifting gears smoothly or easily, or you smell burning rubber, a deteriorating belt may be the culprit.
Air Filters
It is absolutely essential to keep your ATV’s air filter clean. Clean air will help ensure smooth running every time you use your ATV. But, air filters can easily collect and trap debris. You can quickly check the air filter yourself, as it’s often under the bed in the back of your ATV. You’ll want to check the air filter after bringing your ATV out of any length of storage and also after particularly dirty or dusty rides.
Our service department can help with routine ATV maintenance and service so you can stay outdoors doing what you love best. Contact us today!
