Content Source: 2019 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9928978 REV 05) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Periodic Maintenance

Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust and replace parts as necessary. When inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, we recommend genuine SLINGSHOT parts available from your dealer. However, equivalent parts may also be used. Record service and maintenance information in the Maintenance Log on Maintenance Log.
Perform maintenance at the intervals specified in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Perform the procedures more frequently if the vehicle is subjected to severe use.

Severe Use Definition

  • Idling for extended periods
  • High speed operation for extended periods
  • Low speed operation for extended periods
  • Frequent operation in dusty or otherwise adverse conditions
  • Frequent operation in extremely hot or cold climates
  • Frequent short trip cold weather operation

Maintenance Chart Key

WARNING
Improperly performing the procedures marked with a “D” could result in component failure and lead to serious injury or death. We recommend that you request assistance from an authorized SLINGSHOT dealer who can perform these services.
Symbol Description
XU Perform these operations more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
D We recommend that you request assistance from an authorized SLINGSHOT dealer who can perform these services.
Symbol Procedure Description
I Inspect, tighten, clean, adjust, repair and/or replace as needed.
R Replace
L Lubricate as directed
P Perform the service as directed

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Odometer Reading in Miles (Kilometers)
See Maintenance Chart Key on preceding page  

500 (800)

5000 (8000)

10000 (16000)

15000 (24000)

20000 (32000)

25000 (40000)

30000 (48000)

35000 (56000)

40000 (64000)

45000 (72000)

50000 (80000)

100000 (160000)

150000 (240000)
  Component Pg  
XU Air Filter 68 I I I R I I R I I R I I I
  Battery 81 I I I I I I I I I I I I I
XU Belt, Accessory - - - - - - - - - - - - - I
XU Brake Fluid 73 I I R I R I R I R I R R R
XU Brake Pads 75 I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Brake Pedal 29 I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Clutch Fluid 71 I I I I I I R I I I I    
  Clutch Pedal — I I I I I I I I I I I    
XU, D Coolant - I I I I I R I I I I R R R
XU Coolant Hoses 67 I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Crankcase Vent 70 I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Drive Belt 69 I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Driveshaft Yoke - I I I I I I I I I I I I I
XU Engine Oil & Filter 59 R R R R R R R R R R R R R
  Engine Compression - - I - - - I - - - - I I I
D Evaporative Emission Control System (if equipped) - I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Exhaust System 80 I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Fasteners 44 I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Fuel System 70 I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Headlamps 86 I   I   I   I   I   I    
XU Radiator & Fan 67 - I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Radio/Radio Software 123 Update annually. Please see your dealer.
  ABS Components 30 I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Rear Shock 43 I I I I I I I I I I I R -
XU Angle Drive Fluid 64 - - - - - - - - - - R R R
D Spark Plugs - - - - - - I - - - - I R -
  Steering - I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Swingarm - I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Tires (Condition) 76 I I I I I I I I I I I I I
XU Transmission Fluid 62 - - - - - - - - - - R R R

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