Content Source: 2020 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9930921 R01) > 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, but may void your vehicle warranty. 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  
XU Air Filter I I I R I I R I I R I I I
  Battery I I I I I I I I I I I I I
XU Belt, Accessory - - - - - - R - - - - - I
XU Brake Fluid
(*or every two years, whichever comes first) 		I I R* I R I R I R I R R R
XU Brake Pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Brake Pedal I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Clutch Fluid
(Manual Transmission only) 		I I I I I I R I I I I    
  Clutch Pedal
(Manual Transmission only) 		I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Control Cables I I L I L I L I L I L    
XU, D Coolant I I I I I I R I I I R R R
XU Coolant Hoses I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Crankcase Vent I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Hydraulic Fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Drive Belt I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Driveshaft Yoke L L L L L L L L L L L L L
XU Engine Oil & Filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R
D Evaporative Emission Control System (if equipped) I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Exhaust System I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Fasteners I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Fuel System I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Headlamps (Canada only) I   I   I   I   I   I    
XU Radiator & Fan - I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Radio/Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
  ABS Components I I I I I I I I I I I    
  Rear Shock I I I I I I I I I I I R -
XU Angle Drive Fluid - - - - - - - - - - R R R
D Spark Plugs - - - - - I R - - - I R -
  Valve Lash - - - - - - I - - - - I -
  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) I I I I I I I I I I I I I
XU Transmission Fluid - - - - - - - - - - R R R
  Park Brake I I I I I I I I I I I I I
  Fuel Filter Replace every 25000 miles (40000 kilometers)

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