Maintenance Tips for Your Four-Wheeler

Your four-wheeler is your go-to form of entertainment for riding bumpy trails, hitting the dunes, and maneuvering around obstacles through the woods. That’s why you should do everything you can to make it last as long as possible. If you keep a diligent maintenance schedule, you can get the most out of your ATV for years to come. Keep reading to learn more about caring for your quad.

Filters

Oil filters and air filters are two simple yet important parts of your four-wheeler. Without a functioning air filter, your motor would absorb damaging water, dirt, and other debris that could cost you a lot in repairs. Be sure to replace your air filters when they get too dirty. The oil filter is just as important because dirty oil is ineffective at lubricating your engine properly. Change the oil filter every time you do an oil change, which should be about every 600 miles, or 100 driving hours, whichever comes first.

Fluids

As the oil gets older, it gets too thick and burns up, so operating your quad with this old oil can do some serious damage. Change your oil frequently, and also inspect your radiator and brake fluid each time you do an oil change. These fluids don’t have to be changed nearly as often as oil, but checking them is very important because once they get low or dirty, you’ll want to change/replace them immediately.

Brakes

Finally, brakes are just as important for your riding experience as any other part of your four-wheeler. Brakes can be tricky sometimes, so if you’ve never changed brakes before, it’s not a bad idea to bring your vehicle into our service department so we can change them properly for you. If you know a little about brakes though, check the brake pads and brake shoes on your quad every 1200 miles or 200 riding hours.

If you’re uncomfortable doing any maintenance tasks yourself, or just want to browse our great selection of four-wheelers for sale, come into our service department at Sky Powersports Cocoa. We are located in Cocoa, FL, and our team will be happy to ensure your quad keeps giving you the thrills and action you deserve. We proudly serve Palm Shore and East Orlando.