The manuals say that you should change the oil and filters at 100 – 200 hours, but let’s be real here, who has time for that? Some of us love riding our UTVs more than we like to go in the garage. We want to ride them faster and under extreme conditions, so we don’t have time for an oil and filter change every thousand miles or once a year as specified by the manual on a Can-Am UTV Oil.
But let’s not forget, Can-Am is probably one of the coolest UTV brands out there, offering very powerful models for all occasions, but that engine needs to be taken care of. Yes, UTV engines have a limited lifespan, and it is highly recommended to do the proper engine maintenance sooner than later.
And guys, please, for the love of all things off-roading, read your instruction manual for Can-Am UTV Oil your specific model. Trust us, it’s worth it.
How often do you change Can-Am UTV oil?
Well, it’s not like changing the oil in your car, where you can wait until the little stick on the dashboard tells you to. Can-Am UTV owners should change their oil every 1,000 to 2,000 miles, or every time they take their UTV off-roading, it comes back covered in mud. This short mileage interval is because UTV engines are like wild stallions; they need to be tamed with fresh oil to keep them running smoothly. If you drive under extreme conditions, you should change it every 1,000 miles along with your air and oil filter, just to be safe.
How to find out what oil is best for Can-Am Side-By-Side UTVs?
In order to find out what the best engine oil is for your Can-Am, first, you must check your manual. Because, let’s face it, who actually reads those things? But in all seriousness, models can vary, and manuals get updated, so it’s important to check. In the table of contents, search for the section about Engine Oil and go to the page. There you’ll find the recommended OIL for your Can-Am Model.
As you can notice, recommended engine oil also depends on the climate you are driving it.
You can select your model and year from here if you don’t have your manual.
Can-Am Maverick X3 oil change interval
If you were driving under extreme conditions, such as a rally race or chasing after Sasquatch, you should change it every 1,000 miles. It’s also recommended to replace your oil and air filter when changing your oil. Because let’s face it, who wants a smelly and dirty engine?
How much oil does a Can-Am Maverick X3 take?
According to the 2020 Can-Am Maverick X Manual, you need 3.5 L or 3.7 qt of 4T 5W40 SYNTHETIC BLEND OIL for general purposes in your engine. But it’s best to check your manual to find out what oil is best for your riding environment. Keep in mind that Engine oil and oil filter must be replaced at the same time. Because you don’t want to be like that one person who always forgets to change the filter.
When to Change Engine Oil for the Can-Am Defender?
According to the Can-Am Defender manual, it says to change the oil every 200 hours. To be honest, I’m surprised they don’t recommend shorter service intervals, as this way, the engine would wear off faster. If you are a UTV enthusiast and like to use your Can-Am in every condition, from the desert to the tundra, I recommend changing the oil and filters much sooner.