Are you starting to see your rig’s maintenance required alert? Keeping your Can-Am in top shape by following a regular maintenance schedule is one of the best ways you can ensure high-quality performance every time you ride.
We’ve collected some of the most common maintenance items and at what intervals they should be performed. These schedules don’t account for every last item and are representative of 2025 year models. If you want more detail or your machine is more than a few years away from 2025, check your owner’s manual. We just cover the basics here.
Keep in mind that the listed intervals are for standard riding. If you ride extremely hard or spend a lot of time in water and mud, you should perform all your maintenance twice as often.
Your Defender is a tough customer, but to keep it at its hard-working best, you’ll need to stay on top of maintenance. Below is the recommended maintenance schedule for some of your machine’s key components—we’ve even linked some of our high-quality replacement parts in the chart to make your life easier. And once you’re done with maintenance, don’t forget to check out the rest of our inventory to find everything your Defender needs.
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Pad Wear | 10 | Monthly | 100 (160 km) | Inspect periodically |
| Battery | 25 | Monthly | 200 (320 km) | Check terminals; clean; test |
| Air Filter | 50 | 6 months | 500 (800 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 100 | 6 months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change oil and filter (perform a break-in oil change at one month) |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 100 | 12 months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change oil (break-in check after first month) |
| Spark Plugs | 100 | 12 months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Wheel Bearings | 100 | 12 months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Drive Belt | 100 | 12 months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid | 100 | 12 months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change fluid (break-in oil level check at one month) |
| Clutch | 600 | 36 months | 6,000 (9,600 km) | Inspect; replace worn parts |
| Radiator Coolant | 5 years | Change coolant (check before every ride) |
When it’s time to rip up the trails, the last thing you want is a faulty clutch, worn-out brake pads, or any number of other maintenance issues ruining your day. The solution is simple: keep up with your routine maintenance. Check out the maintenance schedule below for a quick and easy way to stay on top of the jobs that need doing—trust us, your rig will repay your effort with the top-tier performances you expect from a Can-Am Maverick X3. Looking to do some work right away? We’ve linked to some of our high-quality parts in the chart to make routine maintenance jobs even easier for you.
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Pad Wear | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect and clean the brake system (fluid level, pads, discs, lines, calipers) |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Change oil and filter |
| Wheel Bearings | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Clutch | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect CVT pulleys |
| Drive Belt | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect CVT drive belt |
| Air Filter | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect and clean air filter; replace as needed |
| Battery | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Check terminals; clean; test |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 200 | Every 2 years | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace front differential oil |
| Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid | 200 | Every 2 years | 4,000 (6000 km) | Replace oil |
| Spark Plugs | 200 | Every 2 years | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace spark plugs |
| Radiator Coolant | Every 5 years | 8,000 (12,000 km) | Replace coolant (check pre-ride) |
The do-it-all-and-then-some Commander is as versatile as any side-by-side out there, and keeping yours in shape to go from work to play and then back again should be one of your top priorities. Lucky for you, we’ve come up with an easy-to-follow scheduled maintenance chart to make sure your rig is getting all the attention it needs to handle every ride you throw at it. We’ve even included links to some of our premium quality maintenance components to help keep your Commander performing at its best.
Looking to upgrade your machine the next time you do some maintenance? Check out our huge parts inventory to find exactly what you need.
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Pad Wear | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 mi (3,000 km) | Inspect and clean the brake system (fluid level, pads, discs, lines, calipers) |
| Air Filter | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect and clean air filter; replace as needed |
| Battery | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Check terminals; clean; test |
| Wheel Bearings | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Change oil and filter |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 400 | 2 years | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace; inspect oil quality and level yearly |
| Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid | 400 | 2 years | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace; inspect oil quality and level yearly |
| Clutch and drive belt | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect; clean; lubricate |
| Spark Plugs | 400 | 2 years | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace spark plugs |
| Radiator Coolant | Every 5 years | 8,000 (12,000 km) | Replace engine coolant (check pre-ride) |
Whether your Outlander is your go-to workhorse or your favorite ride for hitting the trails, there’s nothing like the power and control these ATVs provide. However, if you slack on keeping on a routine service schedule, you’ll be stuck wondering why your Can-Am just doesn’t perform the way it used to. The good news? Routine maintenance is easier than ever, just check out our maintenance chart below and pick up the components you need from SuperATV.
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Pad Wear | 50 | 6 months | 500 (1,500 km) | Inspect pads; replace as needed |
| Engine Air Filter | 50 | 6 months | 500 (1,500 km) | Clean filter; replace as needed |
| Wheel Bearings | 50 | 6 months | 1,000 (1,500 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Clutch | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect CVT pulleys |
| Drive Belt | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect CVT drive belt |
| Engine Oil | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Change oil |
| Battery | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Check terminals; clean; test |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 200 | 12 months | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace oil |
| Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid | 200 | 12 months | 1st: 2,000 (3,000 km)2nd: 4,000 (6,000 km)3rd+: every 4,000 (6,000 km) | Change oil |
| Spark Plugs | 200 | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace spark plugs | |
| Radiator Coolant | Every 5 years | 8,000 (12,000 km) | Replace coolant (check pre-ride) |
No matter where your adventure takes you, you can be sure that your trusty Maverick Sport or Trail will get you there in comfort and style. That is, of course, as long as you’ve been keeping up on its routine maintenance schedule. If you’ve been putting it off, there’s an easy way to get back on track: SuperATV’s maintenance chart, which you can find below. We’ll help you keep your side-by-side working at its best so you can adventure far and wide with confidence.
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Pad Wear | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect and clean the brake system (fluid level, pads, discs, lines, calipers) |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Change oil and filter |
| Wheel Bearings | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Clutch | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect CVT pulleys |
| Drive Belt | 100 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect CVT drive belt |
| Air Filter | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Inspect and clean air filter; replace as needed |
| Battery | 200 | 12 months | 2,000 (3,000 km) | Check terminals; clean; test |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 200 | Every 2 years | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace oil |
| Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid | 200 | Every 2 years | 4,000 (6000 km) | Replace oil |
| Spark Plugs | 200 | Every 2 years | 4,000 (6,000 km) | Replace spark plugs |
| Radiator Coolant | Every 5 years | 8,000 (12,000 km) | Replace engine coolant (check pre-ride) |
No matter how you ride, sticking to a maintenance schedule is key to keeping your Can-Am performing at its best. SuperATV is committed to providing the top-quality tools and parts you can rely on to keep your machine in tip-top shape ride after ride, whether you’re putting it to work or hitting the trails. And when you’re ready to take your Can-Am to the next level, head over to SuperATV for some killer upgrades.
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7 Comments
2023 commander 1000 we got brand new when should we get its first service done
Hey Cindy, it looks like the first service for regular use should come at 2000 miles or 200 hours. For hard riding, you should cut that interval in half. Here’s the complete 2023 Commander manual: https://operatorsguides.brp.com/public/tmp/219002284-TMO23-EN-WEB.pdf
I have a 2022 commander xtp 1000 and have only been able to get limited riding in like 50 hrs. Even though it’s not close to the recommended maintenance schedule should it still be serviced anyway because of lack of use. Thanks
Thanks, this is very helpful. First time owner question, can you give some instructions on how to find out what my hours are on my 2025 Can Am defender limited?
Hey Arnold,
To check the hours on your 2025 Can-Am Defender Limited, turn the key to the ON position and use the MODE button on the dash to cycle through the display until you see the engine hours. It’ll show as something like “HR: 12.4” on the screen.
How much coolant does a 2018 can am maverick trail 1000 dps hold?
Hey Chris,
The 2018 Can‑Am Maverick Trail 1000 DPS holds approximately 6 U.S. quarts of coolant, or about 5.7 liters!