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Simplified Polaris Maintenance Schedules for Everyday Use

By Kavan Wright | How-To on December 13, 2021
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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)

Polaris General
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Weekly Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear10Monthly100 (160 km)Inspect periodically
Battery25Monthly200 (320 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Engine Oil & Filter1006 months1,000 (1,600 km)Change the oil and filter (perm a break-in oil change at 500 miles)
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; adjust; replace as needed
Front Gearcase Oil10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Change fluid (perform a break-in oil level check after the first month)
Spark Plugs10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid10012 months1,000 (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

Polaris Ranger XP 1000
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Brake Pad Wear10Monthly100 (160 km)Inspect periodically
Battery25Monthly200 (320 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Air Filter506 Months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Engine Oil & Filter1006 months1000 (1600 km)Change oil and filter (perform a break-in oil change at one month)
Front Gearcase Oil10012 Months1000 (1,600 km)Change oil (break-in check after first month)
Spark Plugs10012 Months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings10012 Months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Drive Belt10012 Months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid10012 Months1000 (1600)Change fluid (Break-in oil level check at one month)
Clutch60036 Months6,000 (9,600 km)Inspect; replace worn parts
Radiator Coolant 5 years Change coolant (check before every ride)

2021 Polaris Ranger 1000

Polaris Ranger 570
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Brake Pad Wear10Monthly100 (160 km)Inspect periodically
Battery25Monthly200 (320 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Air Filter506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Engine Oil & Filter10012 month1000 (1,600 km)Change oil (break-in change at one month)
Front Gearcase Oil10012 month1000 (1,600 km)Change fluid (break-in change at one month)
Spark Plugs10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Drive Belt20024 months2,000 (3,200 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid25024 months2,000 (3,200 km)Change fluid
Clutch 60036 months6,000 (9,600 km)Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Radiator Coolant 5 years Change coolant (check before every ride)

Ranger 570 Full-Size

Polaris Ranger 570
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Weekly Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear10Monthly Inspect Periodically
Battery20Monthly Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Engine Oil & Filter1006 months1,000 (1,600 km)Change oil and filter (perform a break-in oil change at one month)
Front Gearcase Oil1006 months Inspect level; change yearly
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid1006 months1000 (1,600 km)Inspect level; change yearly
Spark Plugs10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings10012 months Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Radiator Coolant 5 years Change coolant (check before every ride)

Polaris Ranger 500

Polaris Ranger 570
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Weekly Inspect; replace as needed
Battery20Monthly Check terminals; clean; test
Brake Pad Wear10Monthly100 (160 km)Inspect periodically
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Engine Oil & Filter1006 months1000 (1600)Change oil and filter (perform a break-in oil change at one month)
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid1006 months1000 (1600)Change fluid
Front Gearcase Oil10012 month1000 (1600 km)Change oil (break-in change at one month; inspect every 6 months)
Spark Plugs10012 months1000 (1600Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings10012 months1000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch10012 months1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; clean; replace won parts
Radiator Coolant 5 years Change coolant (check before every ride)

Polaris RZR PRO XP

Polaris RZR PRO XP
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Pre-ride Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear25 250 (402 km)Inspect pad wear
Battery25 250 (402 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch506 months500 (800 km)(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter506 months500 (800 km)Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil50 500 (800 km)Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid50 500 (800 km)Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings100 1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace coolant (check pre-ride)

2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo

Polaris RZR XP Turbo
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Pre-ride Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear25 250 (402 km)Inspect pad wear
Battery25 250 (402 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch506 months500 (800 km)(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter506 months500 (800 km)Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil50 500 (800 km)Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid50 500 (800 km)Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings100 1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace coolant (check pre-ride)

Polaris RZR XP Turbo S

Polaris RZR XP Turbo S
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Pre-ride Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear25 250 (402 km)Inspect pad wear
Battery25 250 (402 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch506 months500 (800 km)(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter506 months500 (800 km)Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil50 500 (800 km)Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid50 500 (800 km)Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings100 1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace coolant (check pre-ride)

Polaris RZR Trail

Polaris RZR Trail
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Pre-ride Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear25 250 (402 km)Inspect pad wear
Battery25 250 (402 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch506 months500 (800 km)(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter506 months500 (800 km)Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil50 500 (800 km)Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid50 500 (800 km)Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings100 1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace coolant (check pre-ride)

Polaris RZR Trail S

Polaris RZR Trail S
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Pre-ride Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear25 250 (402 km)Inspect pad wear
Battery25 250 (402 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch506 months500 (800 km)(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter506 months500 (800 km)Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil50 500 (800 km)Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid50 500 (800 km)Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings100 1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace coolant (check pre-ride)

Polaris RZR Trail S 1000

Polaris RZR Trail S 1000
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Pre-ride Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear25 250 (402 km)Inspect pad wear
Battery25 250 (402 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch506 months500 (800 km)(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter506 months500 (800 km)Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil50 500 (800 km)Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid50 500 (800 km)Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings100 1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace coolant (check pre-ride)

2021 Polaris RZR XP 1000

Polaris RZR XP 1000
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Air Filter Pre-ride Inspect; replace as needed
Brake Pad Wear25 250 (402 km)Inspect pad wear
Battery25 250 (402 km)Check terminals; clean; test
Drive Belt506 months500 (800 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch506 months500 (800 km)(Drive and driven) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Engine Oil & Filter506 months500 (800 km)Change oil and filter; inspect used oil for contaminants (perform break-in oil change after one month)
Front Gearcase Oil50 500 (800 km)Inspect oil level; add lubricant as needed
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid50 500 (800 km)Inspect/add lubricant if needed
Wheel Bearings100 1,000 (1,600 km)Inspect; replace as needed
Spark Plugs500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace; inspect every 100 hours
Radiator Coolant500 5,000 (8,000 km)Replace coolant (check pre-ride)

Polaris RZR 170

Polaris RZR 170
PartMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DateMaintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers)Maintenance Needed
Brake Pad Wear10Monthly100 (160)Inspect periodically
Battery25Monthly250 (400)Check terminals; clean; test
Engine Oil & Filter306 months300 (480)Change the oil and filter
Rear Gearcase/Transmission Fluid25 Monthly250 (400) 
Spark Plugs10012 months600 (1000)Inspect; replace as needed
Wheel Bearings10012 months1000 (1600)Inspect; replace as needed
Clutch10012 months1000 (1600)Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
Drive Belt10012 months1000 (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.

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