​What Is Considered High Mileage On A Can-Am Maverick X3?

Regardless if bought a new Can-Am Maverick X3 RS and have logged a few thousand miles on it already, or if you are looking at a used Can-Am Maverick X3 and curious as to how many miles it has left, it’s good to know how many miles one can expect to get from a Can-Am Maverick X3. The exact number to what is considered high mileage on an X3 Maverick is not cut and dry, though, and there are a few weeds we must wade through before arriving at a satisfactory answer. In this post, we’re going to discuss the most miles that you can expect from an original engine, as well as several factors that can increase and decrease this figure. So get your riding gear and buckle up, because it’s about to get bumpy!

What’s A Reasonable Upper Mileage Limit For A Can-Am Maverick X3?

We know of a guy in Arizona with a Maverick X3 that recently passed the 45K mile mark, and another fellow down in Arkansas with 43K on his Maverick X3’s odometer. But is this reasonable? And can the average rider expect to get anywhere near these numbers? Perhaps. But before you do, you’ll likely need to spend a whole lot of time and money replacing parts that go bad, and even more time and money directed at servicing, upkeep, and preventative maintenance.

If you do your due diligence on the maintenance side of things, ride judiciously, and fix small problems before they become big problems, everything should be relatively smooth sailing for up to 8,000 miles or so. Yes, you might break a sway bar link, twist a lower control arm, or get rocks in your rear wheels if you haven’t yet installed Rock Knockers. But aside from small stuff like this, things should be hunky-dory till the 6K-9K mileage range. After that, you should expect to be required to put in a bit more effort to keep your rig firing on all four cylinders.

Where the engine is concerned, you’ll probably need to swap in some fresh spark plugs, injectors, and sensors, and the wiring harness might wear through in several places and need to be replaced as well. If you see any cracks developing at the corners of the frames where the suspension mounting points are located, you’ll need to get those welded up and gusseted.

We mentioned bent / twisted control arms, but broken trailing arms and radius rods are also likely. Beefing up the rear end with CT RaceWorx arms, rods, and plates can make your buggy more robust, and the front end can be fortified with a Rage bulkhead bumper and some weld-in gusseting from top to bottom. If your skid plates get worn out, definitely upgrade those with some thicker aftermarket ones that are removable, and don’t forget to replace the bushings, heim joints, and ball joints as well!

How To Extend The Life Of Your Maverick X3

The best way to keep your side-by-side going strong for mile after mile is to follow the servicing schedule outlined in the owner’s manual. This means inspecting and changing the fluids (engine oil, transmission oil, differential fluid, coolant, etc.), filters, and wear items with frequent regularity. You can mitigate belt and clutch fatigue by using Low Gear when going slow, and blowing the dust out of the clutch housing with an air gun every couple of months. Washable air filters, pre-filters, and particle separators are imperative when riding in dusty environments, and snorkels are another must-have accessory for those who ride in wet and muddy conditions.

Washing your ride and keeping it greased up will also extend its longevity, and storing it indoors or under a storage cover is a great way to prevent rust, corrosion, fading and more! When washing, clear the radiator of all dust, mud, and debris, and make sure to hit your clutch pulleys with some brake cleaner / acetone and a Scotch Bright pad every time you install a new belt.

When replacing wear items, know when to go with OEM parts, and when the aftermarket route is a better option. Timken wheel bearings, DP brake pads, and Shock Therapy steering racks are far superior to their factory counterparts. And keep in mind that heavy modifications can contribute to premature damage, so think of this before installing massive mud tires!

Conclusion

Even if they’re put to good use on rugged terrain, a well-taken-care of Can-Am Maverick X3 should deliver in excess of 10,000 miles. Fail to maintain your rig, however, or use it as an airplane / submarine, and it might not even get you to 5,000 miles. There will be issues without a doubt along the way, but as long as you identify them as soon as possible and make the appropriate fixes with upgraded aftermarket alternatives, there’s nothing stopping you from shooting the moon with your Maverick X3 mileage!