Content Source: 2021 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9939930 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

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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.
E Emission Control System Service

Maintenance Intervals

NOTICE
Inspection may reveal the need for replacement parts. Always use genuine Slingshot parts.
IMPORTANT
The AutoDrive hydraulic system contains lifetime fluid and is non-servicable. Do not attempt to open the sealed system.
WARNING
Improperly performing the procedures marked for a to Dealer service could result in component failure and lead to serious injury or death. Have an authorized Slingshot dealer perform these services.
The maintenance interval charts outline required maintenance and inspection based on vehicle miles. Each table states the number of miles that service is required on the vehicle. Some items or components may need to be serviced more often due to severe use. When the vehicle goes beyond 150,000 miles, return to the 500 mile chart and start the interval process over.

500 miles (800 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

5,000 miles (8,000 km)Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

10,000 miles (16,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D / XU Angle Drive Fluid Replace fluid
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

15,000 miles (24,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Replace
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

20,000 miles (32,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

25,000 miles (40,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Fuel Filter Replace
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D / E Spark Plugs Inspect
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

30,000 miles (48,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Replace
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Replace fluid
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Spark Plugs Replace
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns
D Valve Lash Inspect

35,000 miles (56,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

40,000 miles (64,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

45,000 miles (72,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Replace
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

50,000 miles (80,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D / XU Angle Drive Fluid Replace fluid
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Inspect; add fluid as required
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
D / XU Coolant Drain / Refill cooling system
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Fuel Filter Replace
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D / E Spark Plugs Inspect
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns
D / XU Transmission Fluid Replace fluid

100,000 miles (160,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D / XU Angle Drive Fluid Replace fluid
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Replace
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
D / XU Coolant Drain / Refill cooling system
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Fuel Filter Replace
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU Radiator Inspect
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Replace
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D / E Spark Plugs Replace
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns
D / XU Transmission Fluid Replace fluid
D Valve Lash Inspect

150,000 miles (240,000 km) Service

Code Item Action
D / XU Air Filter Inspect; replace as necessary
D / XU Angle Drive Fluid Replace fluid
D ABS components Inspect
  Battery Check terminals; clean; test
XU / E Belt, Accessory Inspect
D Brake Fluid Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU Brake Pads Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D Brake Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
  Clutch Fluid Replace
D Clutch Pedal Inspect; adjust if necessary
D / XU Coolant Drain / Refill cooling system
XU / E Coolant Hoses Inspect
D Crankcase Vent Inspect
D Drive Belt Inspect
D Driveshaft Yoke Inspect
XU / E Engine Oil & Filter Change Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
D / E Evaporative Emission Control System Inspect; clean
E Exhaust System Inspect; tighten, adjust
D Fasteners Inspect; tighten if necessary
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Fuel Filter Replace
D Headlamps Inspect; adjust if necessary
XU Radiator Inspect
D Radio / Radio Software Update annually. Please see your dealer.
D Rear Shock Absorber Inspect; adjust if necessary
D Rear Wheel Alignment Inspect; adjust if necessary
D / E Spark Plugs Inspect
D Steering Inspect
D Swingarm Inspect
D Tires / Wheels Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns
D / XU Transmission Fluid Replace fluid
D Valve Lash Inspect

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