The Basics of UTV Maintenance
Your utility terrain vehicle (UTV, also known as a side-by-side) is a convenient and powerful means of getting around your worksite or going off-roading for fun with your family and friends. However, your UTV can only serve you well if you keep it in good working condition. Many UTV maintenance tasks are easy to complete at home if you have the right tools and know-how, so here are a few ways to take care of your UTV so that you can keep it out of the shop.
Look Through Your Owner’s Manual
The most important thing you can do when maintaining your UTV is to review the material that your UTV’s manufacturer provided to you in your owner’s manual. You’ll find service recommendations here, as well as suggestions of products to use and a maintenance schedule. Keep this resource handy for future reference.
Check Tires
The pressure and condition of your UTV tires is something you have to keep an eye on, because your tires will take a great deal of wear and tear on rough terrain, especially if you’re using your UTV for towing heavy materials or riding over rocky areas.
Use a tire-pressure gauge to check the psi levels of your tires and air them up to the levels specified in your owner’s manual. You’ll also want to examine each tire to make sure it’s securely on your vehicle and that it has sufficient tread depth and no cracks or bald patches.
Fluid Changes
Your UTV engine needs several fluids in order to function properly, so you need to stay on top of regular oil changes. Make sure your oil is always clean and runny, not sludgy, and change both the oil and air filters at the same time you change the oil. Top off your fuel and keep the fuel in your tank fresh. Make sure that the radiator has plenty of coolant to prevent your engine from overheating.
Need some professional assistance with UTV maintenance? Get in touch with the service department here at A&H Sales & Service to make your appointment so that our mechanics can address whatever issues you’re having with your powersports vehicle and get you back to off-roading as soon as possible.
If you’re ready to buy, then come see us at our location in Athens, GA, today to check out our wide selection of new UTVs for sale by leading manufacturers. We can also assist you with financing your powersports vehicle purchase. A&H Sales & Service proudly serves the greater Atlanta, GA, metro area.