Maintenance Schedule

[bobgeorge]

What is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 RT? I can't find it online anywhere. My dealer mentioned something about a 600 mile checkup.

Thanks!

[cstrimble]

My dealer also brought up a 600 mile "check up". The manual says first service at 3,000 miles.

I talked with the service manager and he confirmed 3,000, but make sure to keep the engine in the upper RPM bands for the first 600 miles and check your oil regularly.

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[PaladinLV]

What is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 RT? I can't find it online anywhere. My dealer mentioned something about a 600 mile checkup.

Thanks!

From the Manual:

OperationDuring Break-In
A break-in period of 5000km
(3,000mi) is required for the vehicle.
During the first 300 km (200mi), avoid
hard braking.
WARNING
New brakes and tires do not operate
at their maximum efficiency
until their break-in is completed.
Braking, steering and VSS performancemay
be reduced, so use extra
caution. Brakes and tires take
about 300km(200mi) of riding
with frequent braking and steering
to break-in. For riding with infrequent
braking and steering, allow
extra time to break-in the brakes
and tires.
During the first 5 000 km (3,000mi):
– Avoid full throttle acceleration.
– Avoid prolonged riding.
– If the cooling fans operate continuously
during stop and go traffic, pull
over and shut off the engine to let it
cool off or speed up to let air cool off
the engine.
After the break-in period, your vehicle
should be inspected by an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer as per
the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE subsection.

[PMK]

Since opinions often vary, but your machine does not require the 60 mile inspection, honestly I suggest you speed read your owners manual.

Granted the manual is kind of boring and has stuff that is somewhat common sense to most people, but the owners manual will explain some of the details of operation and should list the maintenance schedule and items to accomplish during maintenance.

All the best with it.

PK

[Bob Denman]

You paid for the manual; you might as well get something useful out of it...

[JayBros]

Try pages 119-121 of your manual.

[Mr. White]

What is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 RT? I can't find it online anywhere. My dealer mentioned something about a 600 mile checkup.

Thanks!

Page 91 of the 2015 manual. Not the complete list but you get the idea. Dealer says bring it in at 600 miles. He will change the oil and filter(s), check a few things and you will pay his August house payment. Check the oil and other things yourself, take it in at 3,000 miles like the manual says and make his September house payment. Good luck.

At 3,000 miles
Check fault codes.
Replace engine oil and oil filter.
Check clutch fluid level (SM6 model only).
Check brake fluid level.
Check reverse mechanism operation.
Check engine coolant level.
Inspect throttle twist grip operation.
Check lighting system (brake light, hazard warning light, turn signal lights, position
lights, license plate light).
Check operation of control switches.
Inspect the drive belt condition and its tension. Adjust if required.
Check tightening torque of the front wheels lug nuts.
Check tightening torque of the rear wheel axle nut.
Check parking brake operation. Adjust as required.
Check tires wear. Align front wheels if required.
Check tires pressure. Adjust as required.
Visually check brake pads and discs condition.
Check passenger handholds looseness.
Check fo

[nightshift357]

I have a 2015 RT, at 600 MI took it to the dealer where I was told first maintenance is at 3000 mi. For the RT. Fayetteville,nc

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[Bob Denman]

[ARtraveler]

The short of it for 1330 ACE engines, (2014 and 2015 RT and 2015 F3).

First service (referred to as break-in) is at 3,000 miles. This should include oil change and filter plus the other various things mentioned above.

Subsequent oil change services are at 9,300 mile intervals--or once a year--whichever comes first. That means the second oil change will be at about 12,300 miles.

There is a chart that pops up in these discussions that has caused a bit of confusion. The second oil change at 12,300 is from the horses mouth (BRP).

No costly valve check service (at 14,000 miles) recommended for 998 twin cylinder versions, is required. That will save the average person who has the service performed about $800.

I am coming up on my second oil change this season now with 20K miles on the odometer.

[DrewNJ]

And IMHO be careful with those "recommended" service intervals. The 9k is reading to be sketchier and sketchier. Also, while there is no valve adjustment on the 1330 like the 998 (even though most are skipping it because history seems to show its not actually needed) there is a pricey 28k 1330 transmission filter change that's not on the 998. Anybody get a hard cost on what that's running?

Real world we're seeing very similar service intervals and costs.

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[ARtraveler]

And IMHO be careful with those "recommended" service intervals. The 9k is reading to be sketchier and sketchier. Also, while there is no valve adjustment on the 1330 like the 998 (even though most are skipping it because history seems to show its not actually needed) there is a pricey 28k 1330 transmission filter change that's not on the 998. Anybody get a hard cost on what that's running?

Real world we're seeing very similar service intervals and costs.

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Good point on the 28K tranny filter. I will let you know in about year on that one. Agree, the jury is out on the 9,300 interval for oil changes. I am going to take a good look at the oil when it comes out in about a week or so. Dipstick is still up to the top--so we are not burning any oil that I notice.

[Bob Denman]

...Agree, the jury is out on the 9,300 interval for oil changes...

I don't see a problem with the 9300 mile interval... Here's why:
Do you think that BRP would negligently, or purposely suggest a schedule that might result in:
fewer sales of oil change kits, oils, filters, or trips to the dealers for these services?
increased warranty expenses, due to damaged engines?
An increased number of upset clients; who will most likely never buy another BRP product?

[ARtraveler]

I don't see a problem with the 9300 mile interval... Here's why:
Do you think that BRP would negligently, or purposely suggest a schedule that might result in:
fewer sales of oil change kits, oils, filters, or trips to the dealers for these services?
increased warranty expenses, due to damaged engines?
An increased number of upset clients; who will most likely never buy another BRP product?

Good point also. I figured I would give it a try since I have a full warranty, and also believe BRP would not suggest intervals that are detrimental to the . I was/am also a pioneer on the no valve check until 50K on 998 with my 2011-- I was a good spyderman though in previous models and had em checked at 14K and 28K on two others.

[Bob Denman]

You are such a rebel...
Next thing you know; we'll be catching you tearing those "Do not remove this sticker", stickers off of pillows!

[ARtraveler]

You are such a rebel...
Next thing you know; we'll be catching you tearing those "Do not remove this sticker", stickers off of pillows!

Those are usually labeled Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law. Now that the _ _ _ knows about me, I have to be very careful.

[Bob Denman]

We won't tell on you!

[DrewNJ]

Why would they spec 9k OCI's?
Well, it looks good on paper and on forums when people post the pic of the compared service intervals of the new and the old models. IMHO its a great marketing tool, especially since the large majority of riders will never see high mileage before "trading up" as you all call it.

9k OCI's may likely work and may never have a noticeable detrimental effect, especially in the short term. However, it seems like the few oil samples that have been sent out are not coming back all that great and with only half the mileage.....the trans just kills oil.

Hey Bob, do you run your wife's Mini to 8k? I know I'm letting Mini do the 8k on my wifes mini and I'm doing one in between.

I guess I'm old school, and look at it as oil changes and periodic preventative maintenance is piece of mind, as well as some good zen bonding time in the garage on those non-riding days too.

[Bob Denman]

Hey Bob, do you run your wife's Mini to 8k? I know I'm letting Mini do the 8k on my wifes mini and I'm doing one in between.

I guess I'm old school, and look at it as oil changes and periodic preventative maintenance is piece of mind, .

Once a year; whether it needs it or not...
Truthfully; she doesn't put enough miles on the car for it to be an issue...
I agree with your statement about "piece of mind". It certainly DOES have value!
I just don't believe that the engineers would ever let the "marketeers" decide on what the maintenance schedule should be...

[trekguy]

I'm thrilled with the extended maintenance schedules vs. my RSS, but its still not as carefree as my Zero SR.

[PW2013STL]

And IMHO be careful with those "recommended" service intervals. The 9k is reading to be sketchier and sketchier. Also, while there is no valve adjustment on the 1330 like the 998 (even though most are skipping it because history seems to show its not actually needed) there is a pricey 28k 1330 transmission filter change that's not on the 998. Anybody get a hard cost on what that's running?

Real world we're seeing very similar service intervals and costs.

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I did mine and it was $105.00 for the filter.

[DrewNJ]

I did mine and it was $105.00 for the filter.

Was that just for the filter, or including labor? About how long did it take?

[Brentc]

I most likely will not put the 9000 miles on for the second oil change within the year. So my question is would I be better off changing the oil prior to the start of the season or at the end? I'm leaning towards the end of season before I put machine into storage so that it isn't sitting with dirty oil all winter, but thought I'd get some opinions from the group.

[DrewNJ]

At the end of the season before you put the machine away is going to be best.
Used oil can become acidic as it sits over the winter. Better to have fresh in there for storage.

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[PW2013STL]

Was that just for the filter, or including labor? About how long did it take?

That is just for the filter. I did not time it, but would guess it added 20 min to my oil change as I removed the right side bottom pan and the side bracket to have free access to the filter and unobstructed drainage for the oil.
You can see this cover/ filter when you remove the lower right side cover. It will be to the lower right front of the motor.
Make sure you have all the oil drained before removing that cover/filter and a pan under it for the oil that will drain out. I saved old flat baking pans (cookie sheets with sides and pie pans) that work great for this
Then all you have to do is unbolt the old cover/filter and bolt on the new - very easy . No Bud hookup is needed, but I think the dealer does that to have it in the system that it was done.