Spring is here, which means it’s time to hit the trails! But before you head out to have some fun, it’s essential to do some spring maintenance to ensure your vehicles are in tip-top shape. You don’t want to get out there only to be stopped by mechanical troubles, and being proactive with maintenance will keep your vehicles in good condition for years to come.
This guide will give you a spring maintenance checklist to help you with preparing your ATV for spring, how to change ATV oil, how to clean ATV air filter, how to check tires, how to protect tires from flats, and more. These are all DIY repairs/maintenance. However, it is best to see a licensed mechanic if you aren’t confident in your abilities.
Change Oil and Oil Filter
Changing your oil and oil filter is an essential part of ATV or SxS maintenance. Doing oil changes when necessary will keep your vehicle’s engine in good condition. Check out this video for a detailed explanation of how to change the oil in an ATV.
Check and Clean Air Filter
Your air filter is crucial to keeping your ATV or SxS in good running condition. Be sure to check and clean your air filter this spring before using your vehicles. For more information on ATV air filters, watch this video on ATV maintenance.
Check Battery
Your vehicle can’t run without a battery, so be sure to check your battery this spring. Thankfully, checking your battery is easy thankfully. Simply acquire a multimeter and hook it up to your battery. If it’s dead, try charging it. If that doesn’t work, it’s time for a new battery.
Check Tires and Tire Pressure
Tires are one of the most important parts of any vehicle. If your tires are flat, you’re stuck. Check your tires and tire pressure while doing spring maintenance. Checking your tires and tire pressure is as simple as inspecting the tread and using a tire gauge to check the pressure. Don’t skip out on this small but important piece of spring maintenance. Don't’ have a tire gauge? They are inexpensive and can be purchased online.
Install TireJect for Proactive Flat Tire Protection
Even though you’ve already checked your tires, they could easily be damaged after a few hours of use. Flat tires can quickly ruin a day of fun or work, so it’s best to avoid flat tires altogether. Tireject’s 5-in-1 tire sealant can repair tread punctures, sidewall punctures, bead leaks, and minor dry rot, allowing you to get back in the saddle as soon as possible.
However, TireJect’s sealant does more than fix punctures after the fact. TireJect 5-in-1 tire sealant can be applied as a proactive measure to prevent flat tires before they happen. Their tire sealant is unmatched in terms of functionality and capability, and it should be an integral part of your spring ATV or SxS maintenance.
How to Install TireJect
TireJect’s 5-in-1 tire sealant is easy to install, and anyone can do it within a few minutes. TireJect comes with a Sealant Injector tool, making it incredibly easy to install in a few short steps.
Deflate the tire and remove the valve core with the injector tool.
Attach the injector tool.
Open and pour TireJect sealant into the injector body.
Use the injector plunger to clear the injector.
Reinstall the valve core with the injector tool.
Re-inflate the tire.
Install the red TireJect valve cap to easily identify which tires have TireJect.
Dire or rotate the tire for five minutes so TireJect can cover the entire tire.
To get more help installing TireJect or more information about their 5-1 tire sealant, visit the Tireject website.
Now You’re Ready
With spring maintenance done, now you're ready to have some fun with your ATV or SxS. Maintenance isn’t always fun, but it is a critical part of keeping your offroad vehicles in running order. For repairing and preventing flat tires, TireJect is the best available option. Now get out there, get muddy, and have some fun!