What General Maintenance is needed at 30k miles - 2017 F3Ltd?

[Spydergirl1014]

I cannot find in my manual the general maintenance needed at or just past 30K miles on an F3Limited. Does anyone have this info? I was thinking that it was changing the coolant, replace the transmission filter, check the belt and other primary parts, etc. Just want to make sure I don't overlook anything. Many thanks.

 

[jjc54]

Mine has an 'every 28,000-mile service' list and I assume yours should be the same.

1. Replace the HCM filter (SE6 model only.
2. Replace canister pre-filter. I was able to take mine apart and clean it.
3. Replace fuel filter (or every 5 years)
4. Replace engine coolant (or every 5 years)
5. Replace spark plugs.
6. Check front suspension arms rubber bushings.

 

[IGETAROUND]

I cannot find in my manual the general maintenance needed at or just past 30K miles on an F3Limited. Does anyone have this info? I was thinking that it was changing the coolant, replace the transmission filter, check the belt and other primary parts, etc. Just want to make sure I don't overlook anything. Many thanks.

Check reverse mechanism operation; Check radiator, hose, and water pump; Check coolant level; pressure test cooling system; inspect throttle grip operation; Check all lights; Check operation of control switches and passenger switches; Check fuel hoses, evaporator lines, and canister; Check battery connections for tightness; inspect drive belt and Check tension; Check and re-tighten exhaust pipe, clamping rings, joints, and gasket condition; Check steering for abnormal play; check tie rod condition; Check shock for leaks or damage; Chek torque on wheel lug nuts; Check rear wheel axle torque; Check ball joints; Check front and rear wheel bearings; Check parking brake operation; Check tire wear and alignment; Check tire pressure; Check brake pads; Check passenger handholds for looseness; Check foot rests for looseness, Check body panels for looseness, Check operation of storage compartment latches, hinges and key barrels, remove front grill and clear all debris from radiator air duct; replace air filter and clean housing; replace clutch fluid on manual transmission models; replace fuel filter; replace HCM filter; replace the canister pre filter; replace engine coolant; replace spark plugs; check front suspension arms rubber bushings.
That about covers it...

Al in Kazoo

 

[JayBros]

Pages 113 - 114 of your Operator's Guide has the lists Al gives you.

 

[Spydergirl1014]

thank you

thank you everyone for all the help... appreciate it.

 

[Bfromla]

Just some default items/time minimums regardless of mileage: oil 1y, coolant 2y (most filters least 2y, grease 3y)
**coolant:lecturef_smilie: do NOT mix different colors! Flush & rinse thoroughly if changing colors. Can dilute same color with water, mixing kills by making a non-cooling sludge gunk throughout entire system. nojoke:gaah:

 

[jjc54]

Just some default items/time minimums regardless of mileage: oil 1y, coolant 2y (most filters least 2y, grease 3y)
**coolant:lecturef_smilie: do NOT mix different colors! Flush & rinse thoroughly if changing colors. Can dilute same color with water, mixing kills by making a non-cooling sludge gunk throughout entire system. nojoke:gaah:

My manual reads brake fluid change every 2 years and coolant change every 5 years.

 

[racoon]

Brake fluid change is something you definitely need to do every two years, and it has nothing to do with the type of vehicle.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means that over time it absorbs water.

Water is more compressible than brake fluid, which means the performance of your brakes will deteriorate over time.

 

[JayBros]

Page 125 of the operator's guide is a marginal editing job because it does not specifically SAY replace brake fluid at 2-year intervals, because it is hygroscopic, and that is regardless of mileage. They had to save a line of print, but at the heading of the 9,300 mile service they did add the key words, "OR 1 YEAR (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST)." The reader is left to assume that in subsequently listed mileage intervals, any time specification should be interpreted to also mean, "WHICHEVER COMES FIRST."

Page 126 of your operator's guide it says for the 45 000 KM (28,000 MI) service interval and on the 4th line, Coolant, it says, "Replace engine coolant (or every 5 years)." Coolant degrades more over mileage than over time.

 

[racoon]

I have a 2024 Spyder, and my Operator's Guide is as poorly written and organized as previous years.

Page 119 at the bottom is a section titled Maintenance Schedule, which has this as the first couple of paragraphs.
I added the underline:

Maintenance Schedule
Make sure to perform proper maintenance at recommended intervals as indicated
in the tables.

The maintenance chart indicates the items needing to be addressed based on 2
criteria, whichever happens first:

– Calendar time
– Odometer reading.

The actual table for Regular Maintenance starts on page 121, and has information about what each letter means:

A = Adjust
C = Clean
I = Inspect
L = Lubricate
R = Replace
T = Torque

Page 122 has the line about Brake Fluid.

Brake fluid - R Every 2 years, regardless the odometer

 

[jjc54]

Page 125 of the operator's guide is a marginal editing job because it does not specifically SAY replace brake fluid at 2-year intervals, because it is hygroscopic, and that is regardless of mileage. They had to save a line of print, but at the heading of the 9,300 mile service they did add the key words, "OR 1 YEAR (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST)." The reader is left to assume that in subsequently listed mileage intervals, any time specification should be interpreted to also mean, "WHICHEVER COMES FIRST."

Page 126 of your operator's guide it says for the 45 000 KM (28,000 MI) service interval and on the 4th line, Coolant, it says, "Replace engine coolant (or every 5 years)." Coolant degrades more over mileage than over time.

My 2016 operator's guide has all the correct max mileage or max time for all scheduled maintenance items. I am always maxing the miles and not time anymore. "Hot Steel".

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

What is the canister pre-filter? What canister, and where is it?

 

[grampi]

Brake fluid change is something you definitely need to do every two years, and it has nothing to do with the type of vehicle.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means that over time it absorbs water.

Water is more compressible than brake fluid, which means the performance of your brakes will deteriorate over time.

Absolutely 100%

 

[Peter Aawen]

What is the canister pre-filter? What canister, and where is it?

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