Polaris ACE 570 (2018 year). Manual - part 22

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MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic 

Maintenance Chart beginning on page 85. Always use the recommended 

engine oil. See page 91.

Oil Check

The oil dipstick and fill tube is located on 

the engine, behind the passenger seat. 

Access the dipstick through the right rear 

wheel well. 
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 
2. Place the transmission in PARK. 
3. Always clean away all dirt and debris 

from the dipstick area before removing 

the dipstick. Remove the dipstick. 

Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

4. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick.
5. Remove the dipstick and 

check the oil level.

6. Add the recommended fluid as 

needed. Maintain the oil level 

in the safe range between the 

FULL and ADD marks. Do 

not overfill.

7. Reinstall and tighten the 

dipstick. 

Dipstick

Full

Add

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MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil and Filter Change

Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic 

Maintenance Chart beginning on page 85. Always change the oil filter 

whenever changing oil.
The engine drain plug is located on the 

bottom of the crankcase.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 

Place the transmission in PARK. 

Apply the brakes.

2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for 

two to three minutes. Stop the engine.

3. Clean the area around the drain plug. 

CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do 

not allow hot oil to contact skin.

4. Place a drain pan beneath engine 

crankcase and remove the drain plug.

5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Reinstall the sealing washer on the drain plug. 

Tip: The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free 

of burrs, nicks or scratches.

7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Drain Plug Access

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MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil and Filter Change

8. Using a cap-style oil filter 

wrench, turn the filter 

counter-clockwise to remove 

it.

9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean 

the filter sealing surface on 

the crankcase. Make sure the 

old filter o-ring is completely 

removed.

10. Lubricate the o-ring on the 

new filter with a film of fresh 

engine oil. Check to make 

sure the o-ring is in good 

condition.

11. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts 

the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn.

12. Always clean away all dirt and debris from the dipstick area before 

removing the dipstick. Remove the dipstick and fill the sump with 

two quarts (1.9 l) of recommended oil.

13. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick.
14. Make sure the transmission is in PARK. Apply the brakes.
15. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes. 
16. Stop the engine. Inspect for leaks.
17. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to 

bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.

18. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.

Oil Filter

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MAINTENANCE

Gearcases

Demand Drive Unit (Front Gearcase)

Always check and change the fluid at the intervals outlined in the 

Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 85. Refer to the 

Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 98 for recommended lubricants, 

capacities and torque specifications.

Fluid Check
The fill plug is located on the 

bottom right side of the 

demand drive unit. Access the 

fill plug through the right front 

wheel well. Maintain the fluid 

level even with the bottom 

thread of the fill plug hole.
1. Position the vehicle on a 

level surface.

2. Remove the fill plug. 

Check the fluid level. 

3. Add the recommended 

fluid to the bottom thread 

of the fill plug hole.

4. Reinstall the fill plug. 

Torque to specification.

Fill Level

Fill Plug

Drain Plug