Polaris Ranger Maintenance Schedules And Best Practices For Upkeep And Servicing
May 30th 2022
Sticking to the one-month break-in period is one thing, and keeping your oils, fluids, and filters fresh is another. But when it comes to upkeep and maintenance for the Polaris Ranger family of side-by-sides, there are several other parts, components, and systems that must be periodically checked, looked over, and corrected for at various intervals. Fail to do these upkeep procedures and you’ll be kicking the can down the road at best, and leading your rig to an early grave at worst. So what does it take to maintain a Polaris Ranger, what should owners look out for, and after how many hours / miles should owners check their machines? That’s what we’re covering here today!
Maintenance Schedule For The Polaris General 1,000 Sport, Deluxe, And Premium
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
| Air Filter | Contingent On Conditions | Weekly | Contingent On Conditions | Inspect and replace as needed |
| Brake Pads | 10 | Monthly | 100 (160 km) | Inspect every now and then |
| Battery | 25 | Monthly | 200 (320 km) | Check terminals and clean if dirty |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 100 | 6 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change the oil and oil filter (perform a break-in oil change at 500 miles) |
| Drive Belt | 50 | 6 Months | 500 (800 km) | Inspect, adjust, and replace when necessary |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change Oil (perform a break-in fluid level check after the first month) |
| Spark Plugs | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect and replace as needed |
| Wheel Bearings | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect and replace as needed |
| Clutch | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect and replace as needed |
| Rear Gearcase / Transmission Fluid | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change Oil (perform a break-in fluid level check after the first month) |
| Radiator Coolant | 5 Years | Change coolant (check reservoir before every ride) |
Maintenance Schedule For The Polaris Ranger XP 1000
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
| Air Filter | 50 | 6 Months | 500 (800) | Inspect; replace as needed |
| Brake Pads | 10 | Monthly | 100 (160 km) | Inspect every so often |
| Battery | 25 | Monthly | 200 (320) | Check and clean terminals |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 100 | 6 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change oil / oil filter (perform break-in oil change at month 1) |
| Drive Belt | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect and replace as needed |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change fluid (break-in check after first month. |
| Spark Plugs | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect and swap out as needed |
| Wheel Bearings | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect and replace as needed |
| Clutch | 600 | 36 Months | 6,000 (9,600 km) | Inspect and replace worn-down components |
| Rear Gearcase / Transmission Fluid | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change fluid (check level after first month's break-in period) |
| Radiator Coolant | 5 Years | Change coolant (check reservoir before riding) |
Maintenance Schedule For Non-XP Polaris Ranger 1000 Editions
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
| Air Filter | 50 | 6 Months | 500 (800 km) | Inspect & replace when necessary |
| Brake Pads | 10 | Monthly | 100 (160 km) | Inspect Periodically |
| Battery | 25 | Monthly | 200 (320) | Check terminals, clean, apply grease |
| Engine Oil & Oil Filter | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change oil & filter (break-in change after one month) |
| Drive Belt | 200 | 24 Months | 2,000 (3,200 km) | Inspect & replace as needed |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change oil (break-in fluid change 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 |
| Clutch | 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 Transmission Fluid |
| Radiator Coolant | 5 Years |
Maintenance Schedule For The Polaris Ranger 570 Full-Size
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
| Air Filter | Contingent on conditions | Weekly | Inspect & replace when dirty | |
| Brake Pads | 10 | Monthly | Inspect every so often | |
| Battery | 20 | Monthly | Inspect terminals and clean if needed | |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 100 | 6 Months | Change oil / oil filter (perform break-in oil change after month 1) | |
| Drive Belt | 50 | 6 Months | 500 (800 km) | Inspect and replace if frayed or damaged |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 100 | 6 Months | Inspect level; change annually | |
| Spark Plugs | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect & replace if burnt out |
| Wheel Bearings | 100 | 12 Months | Inspect, grease, and replace if needed | |
| Clutch | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Check, clean, and swap out any worn-out components |
| Rear Gearcase / Transmission Fluid | 100 | 6 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect level; change annually |
| Radiator Coolant | 5 Years | Change coolant (check before riding) |
Maintenance Schedule For The Polaris Ranger 500
| Part | Maintenance Interval Hours | Maintenance Interval Date | Maintenance Interval Miles (Kilometers) | Maintenance Needed |
| Air Filter | Contingent on conditions | Weekly | Inspect & replace as needed | |
| Brake Pads | 10 | Monthly | 100 (160 km) | Inspect occasionally |
| Battery | 20 | Monthly | Check and clean terminals | |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 100 | 6 Months | 1,000 (1,600) | Change oil / filter (perform a break-in oil change after 1 month |
| Drive Belt | 50 | 6 Months | 500 (800 km) | Inspect & exchange as needed |
| Front Gearcase Oil | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change oil (break-in change at one month) |
| Spark Plugs | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect & replace if fried |
| Wheel Bearings | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect, grease & replace if necessary |
| Clutch | 100 | 12 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Inspect, clean & replace components if required |
| Rear Gearcase / Transmission Fluid | 100 | 6 Months | 1,000 (1,600 km) | Change fluid |
| Radiator Coolant | 5 Years | Change coolant (ensure the reservoir is full before riding) |
How To Extend The Life Of Your Polaris Ranger Parts And Accessories
Starting with high-quality products from trusted aftermarket part providers is smart, but there are several other things you can do in addition to everyday maintenance to help the parts inside your Polaris Ranger last longer. The wheel bearings, for example, should be greased periodically using a grease gun or other greaser tool, and there are grease points on the drive shaft, the a-arm bushings, and the tie rods that should also be re-greased every now and then. With regards to the battery, ensuring that everything is nice and tight will reduce voltage drop, and to prevent self discharge, washing the terminals with a mixture of one cup water and one tablespoon baking soda will help – and you can also apply dielectric grease / petroleum jelly to the battery terminals and other wire connections to prevent short circuits and water damage.
Where air filters are concerned, the appropriate maintenance, changing, or cleaning schedule will depend on the type of air filter you’re using. Standard paper air filters have smaller pores, and therefore catch more dust as well as restrict airflow more so than foam filters. Reusable foam air filters can be washed and reused, but they do let more particulates through, so they should be avoided by those who ride in dusty environments.
Whether you conduct your own upkeep or take your bike to the local dealership to have things done, it’s your responsibility to stay abreast of the servicing schedule for your Polaris Ranger. It might be annoying at times, but keeping your rig properly maintained will help it last for years or even decades to come!