Snowmoble Maintenance Tips to Ensure Your Snowmobile Runs Cleaner & Quieter

1. Use high grade oil. High grade oil burns cleaners because of its molecular consistency, which breaks down into harmless particals.

2.Make sure the engine is properly tuned to include the proper carburetor jet setting for altitude. A properly tuned snowmobile, like an automobile, runs cleaner and more efficiently because it burns all of the gas completely.

3. Change spark plugs at least once during the year. Spark plugs, when used in cold weather, will sometimes foul and will not completely burn the fuel.

4. Use hight quality gasoline. High quality gas has fewer impurities and results in a cleaner, better running engine.

5. Always have your snowmobile inspected at Spicer's at the beginning of the season. Like an automobile that has a low tire inflation that results in poor performance, a snowmobile with poorly tuned track system results in the same poor performance and higher emissions and noise.

6. When driving a snowmobile, use caution when acceleration and do not open and close the throttle on a continuing basis. This action results in inefficient burning of the fuel and slightly higher emissions and sound.

7.A SSCC aproved snowmobiles built after 2002 have SSCC stamped and approved exhaust pipes. Approved exhaust systems have been certified by US testing company as meeting required standards. If you must change your exhaust system, ensure that it meets sound standards.

Q.I own a 2008 Ski Doo 600, I noticed a small puddle of coolant under my sled the other morning. This has happened twice within a month span. I check the coolant bottle and it seems to be Ok. I called my local dealer and they had no Idea other than bring it in and we can inspect it. As you know timing is everything, I hate to take it to the dealer and not have it so I can ride. Any thoughts?
Dan B
Saginaw Mi.

A. Hello Dan,
Just today we had a BRP team tip meeting and this exact issue was brought up. The information we have from the manufacturer is that they know the problem does exist. We have seen a few sleds with this problem. I have not seen any consistency with the machines we inspected. We are told to inspect the coolant hoses for any abnormalities and replace them with a different style clamp. This can be an easy repair. Call our Service department and ask for a same day appointment. This way you can get back on the trail and enjoy the rest of the winter.

P.S always check your coolant level before heading out. I will post something about this in our Trail Blog in the future.

Thanks, Jeremy D

More Ski Doo news
We are getting a few calls on 2009 model Ski Doos with mysterious coolant leak(s). The manufacturer suspects that the leaks are originating from coolant Clamp connections, Which are very difficult to find. They are currently working on a solution and should have a remedy soon. Always make sure your coolant level is topped off before any riding. This is a good rule of thumb anyway. If you are experiencing this on more than two occasions, please call your local Ski doo dealer for information.

Thank You
Spicer's Boat City Team

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