HPI Savage x4.6 Maintenance ?

[TomzZeH]

I am new to nitro RC cars and was just looking for some advice on how i should go about maintaining my Savage? What do you recommend doing and how often etc ? also how do i it?

Thanks

 

[Jam Racing 1]

Basic maintenance is to check all screws and bolts after every run, check clutch shoes and bearing after a few tanks, clean and relube bearings after about 10 runs... always run the fuel tank empty... never leave fuel in the tank as it will evaporate and leave a gummy residue to clog the fuel system up..... your manual gives suggestions on maintenance practices to use as a guideline...

 

[TomzZeH]

Thanks a lot for the advice, i will be sure to take note 🙂

 

[olds97_lss]

If your truck is going to sit unused for more than a month, then unplug the receiver, take batteries out of the transmitter, put 3-4 drops of ARO down the carb and glowplug then turn the engine over a few times without the heater attached to lube up the internals so they don't rust too bad on you.

After run oil: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Planes-After-Engine-2-Ounce/dp/B00FSDXU2Y


For general use though, also make sure to check your axle cups, especially the center ones on a savage. They like to wear and get notches in them from the dog bones. With enough wear/time, they will actually hang and snap the dog bones on you. I've found it's less of an issue on my X than it was my old savage since the trans output is better lined with the diff input, but they do still wear.