You’ve just bought a new UTV, and you can’t wait to see what it can do. Not so fast—the tough conditions we subject our machines to can wear out parts and cause unexpected damage. It’s important to learn how to maintain your machine. Doing so can make your UTV last longer, perform better, and make you safer.
We’ve compiled Polaris maintenance schedules for some of the most popular models. Regularly scheduled maintenance is important, but if something seems off, it’s a good idea to check it out even if it’s isn’t scheduled. We’ve organized the maintenance by how often you’ll be performing it.
In order to keep things simple, we didn’t include every last maintenance item in the owner’s manual. Instead, we included the most common maintenance items that are the most relevant to the average rider. If you’re looking for a complete maintenance schedule, check your Polaris owner’s manual.
Keep in mind that all of the maintenance intervals listed are for standard riding. If you’re the kind of person that likes to go mudding, constantly goes waste deep in water, or rides in super dusty or sandy areas, you should cut the maintenance interval for each item in half.
Polaris Maintenance Schedules
Polaris General 1,000 (Sport, Deluxe, and Premium)
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Weekly
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
10
Monthly
100 (160 km)
Inspect periodically
Battery
25
Monthly
200 (320 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Engine Oil & Filter
100
6 months
1,000 (1,600 km)
Change the oil and filter (perm a break-in oil change at 500 miles)
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; adjust; replace as needed
Front Gearcase Oil
100
12 months
1,000 (1,600 km)
Change fluid (perform a break-in oil level check after the 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
Clutch
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 (perform a break-in oil level check after the first month)
Radiator Coolant
5 years
Change coolant (check before every ride)
2021 Polaris Ranger XP 1000
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
1000 (1600 km)
Change oil and filter (perform a break-in oil change at one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
100
12 Months
1000 (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
1000 (1600)
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)
2021 Polaris Ranger 1000
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
12 month
1000 (1,600 km)
Change oil (break-in change at one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
100
12 month
1000 (1,600 km)
Change fluid (break-in change at one 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
200
24 months
2,000 (3,200 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
250
24 months
2,000 (3,200 km)
Change fluid
Clutch
600
36 months
6,000 (9,600 km)
Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Radiator Coolant
5 years
Change coolant (check before every ride)
Ranger 570 Full-Size
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Weekly
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
10
Monthly
Inspect Periodically
Battery
20
Monthly
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
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
6 months
Inspect level; change yearly
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
100
6 months
1000 (1,600 km)
Inspect level; change yearly
Spark Plugs
100
12 months
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings
100
12 months
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
100
12 months
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Radiator Coolant
5 years
Change coolant (check before every ride)
Polaris Ranger 500
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Weekly
Inspect; replace as needed
Battery
20
Monthly
Check terminals; clean; test
Brake Pad Wear
10
Monthly
100 (160 km)
Inspect periodically
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Engine Oil & Filter
100
6 months
1000 (1600)
Change oil and filter (perform a break-in oil change at one month)
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
100
6 months
1000 (1600)
Change fluid
Front Gearcase Oil
100
12 month
1000 (1600 km)
Change oil (break-in change at one month; inspect every 6 months)
Spark Plugs
100
12 months
1000 (1600
Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings
100
12 months
1000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
100
12 months
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; clean; replace won parts
Radiator Coolant
5 years
Change coolant (check before every ride)
Polaris RZR PRO XP
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Pre-ride
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
25
250 (402 km)
Inspect pad wear
Battery
25
250 (402 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings
100
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace coolant (check pre-ride)
2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Pre-ride
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
25
250 (402 km)
Inspect pad wear
Battery
25
250 (402 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings
100
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace coolant (check pre-ride)
Polaris RZR XP Turbo S
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Pre-ride
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
25
250 (402 km)
Inspect pad wear
Battery
25
250 (402 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings
100
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace coolant (check pre-ride)
Polaris RZR Trail
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Pre-ride
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
25
250 (402 km)
Inspect pad wear
Battery
25
250 (402 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings
100
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace coolant (check pre-ride)
Polaris RZR Trail S
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Pre-ride
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
25
250 (402 km)
Inspect pad wear
Battery
25
250 (402 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings
100
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace coolant (check pre-ride)
Polaris RZR Trail S 1000
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Pre-ride
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
25
250 (402 km)
Inspect pad wear
Battery
25
250 (402 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings
100
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace coolant (check pre-ride)
2021 Polaris RZR XP 1000
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Air Filter
Pre-ride
Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear
25
250 (402 km)
Inspect pad wear
Battery
25
250 (402 km)
Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter
50
6 months
500 (800 km)
Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
50
500 (800 km)
Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings
100
1,000 (1,600 km)
Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant
500
5,000 (8,000 km)
Replace coolant (check pre-ride)
Polaris RZR 170
Part
Maintenance Interval Hours
Maintenance Interval Date
Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)
Maintenance Needed
Brake Pad Wear
10
Monthly
100 (160)
Inspect periodically
Battery
25
Monthly
250 (400)
Check terminals; clean; test
Engine Oil & Filter
30
6 months
300 (480)
Change the oil and filter
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid
25
Monthly
250 (400)
Spark Plugs
100
12 months
600 (1000)
Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings
100
12 months
1000 (1600)
Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch
100
12 months
1000 (1600)
Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Drive Belt
100
12 months
1000 (1600)
Inspect; replace as needed
Air Filter
Daily
Inspect; replace as need
We’ve made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, but there is no substitute for an owner’s manual. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to double check. Our schedules aren’t meant to be comprehensive by any means—just guides for common items regular folks tend to worry about most.
With the top Polaris maintenance schedules covered, you’ll be able to save time. Instead of hunting down your owners manual and flipping though 300-something pages while your eyes go cross, you have just the essentials here ready to go.
