Can-Am Defender Max HD10 Limited Full Service Guide

This video should serve as a complete service guide to all Can-Am Defender HD10 Limited models. It also covers other HD9 and HD10 models but the engine oil filter is different for Non-Limited models.
Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Maintenance Schedule 00:38
Wash 03:20
Engine Oil & Filter 03:57
Front Differential 12:52
Transmission 16:21
Air Filters 20:14
Spark Arrestor 24:52
Grease Fittings 27:24
Overall Inspection 28:19
Belt Inspection & Valve Adjustment 36:51
Maintenance Reminder Reset 45:25
Outro 45:55

[@KristenWalters-z1b]

Awesome video!! Thank you for taking the time to do this!!! Much appreciation!!!

[@officertwentynine7598]

Purchasing a limited four seater defender at this end of this month. The knowledge transfer from this video is much appreciated. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to make a video of all the big ticket service items. This makes servicing the machine a lot less daunting.

[@LazyDWorx]

Glad it can help you 👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks for subscribing!

[@nickwilson7321]

Amazing video and very informative. I almost never comment but this video with specs and part numbers with the tutorial is absolutely great for all of the maintenance covered.

[@LazyDWorx]

Glad it had all the information you needed. Thanks for commenting!

[@user-kf3iy3cw2n]

Best service video I have ever seen! Great job and thanks for the clear explanation along with all the spec’s on oil type and torque.

[@LazyDWorx]

@@user-kf3iy3cw2n Awesome, glad this was helpful to you! Thanks for subscribing!

[@RealHaywoodJ]

Yessir thank you so much for this! I bought a 2024 Can Am Defender XMR and when they sold it to me I went ahead and paid another $1800 for a “24 Month Extended Service” and “36 month priority maintenance” and I called the dealer last week and they are telling me that the service isn’t free. I may seem stupid but I know when I bought the rig, they upsold this maintenance package telling me that the first 8 services were included for free, I called them and they quoted me over $700 for the service. Long story short I asked them to send me a breakdown of what the $1700 package (by line item) I bought and paid extra for even includes, everyone there seems to play dumb w me like they don’t know what I’m requesting to see. So I’m here trying to find out what all I would need to change if I have to end up servicing it myself. This is the first service at 300 miles (not heavy use) Has anyone here ever heard of this? What exactly did they sell me?

[@LazyDWorx]

Glad this is helpful, thank you for commenting. 👍🏼👍🏼 I am not too familiar with options for maintenance/service plans, it could be something offered through the dealer or directly through Can-Am. You should definitely dig into what it is. Whomever sold you the product should be familiar with what they are selling, that is frustrating when you depend on the dealer selling you a product to stand behind what they sell. As far as your first service Cam-Am does not appear to mention a “Break-in” service, however, they are pretty standard industry wide. To be safe around 200-300 miles it is a good idea to change all your oils and inspect everything well, then after that the service interval is 100 - 200 operating hours depending on use. At the end of the day, it’s your machine, I believe it is in every owners best interest to learn about maintaining your machine, dealer can do a good job but most accounts I hear about where people have dealt with dealer the overall experience is poor. What kind of activities are you using your machine for?

[@Chief351L]

Best video on a SXS I’ve seen in a while! The only thing missing is the Increased Interval of Inspection depending on all the Mods/Upgrades that 90% or more of the owners add before the first 50 miles and it’s the types that affect the most. These owners are going with lifts for clearance but mainly so they can add 32-35” tires that immediately impact HP and wear on the rotating & pivoting points and especially brakes! Then adding full sound systems and all the cool cargo racks and LED’s etc… With all the extra weight that would likely change vital fluid intervals plus add extra draw to the stock battery so they add a second battery (weight) and this isn’t even considering the size of the driver or all the stuff they throw in the back of the bed. Then we see them on all the platforms bashing their brand because of this or that and in the end it’s all because of them. Haha I’ve been wanting to put something like this together for a while but I’m glad you knocked it out so well. I do think that another video might be beneficial for people to know how all these mods & upgrades affect the baseline maintenance that you created here. Again, great video!

[@LazyDWorx]

That’s a good idea, I will start thinking of how to put something together, a video that like really applies to so many more people. You’re right about people bashing the brands, at the end of the day if you own any machine you should take some time to learn about proper use and maintenance. Just out here trying to spread the word so everyone can have a better experience. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mynihilism]

Heck of a good job on the video. Thank you!

[@LazyDWorx]

@@mynihilism Glad you like it, thanks for commenting!

[@bradgrimes3027]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@LazyDWorx]

Thanks for commenting, glad this worked for you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@evanmorgan100]

Excellent video

[@LazyDWorx]

Thanks for commenting 👍🏼 Glad you like the content

[@elfuegofilm]

Very good and clear video! I just bought a 2024 Defender XT HD10. Should be the same maintenance as the limited you did?

[@LazyDWorx]

@@elfuegofilm If it does not have HVAC the oil filter will be on the passenger side of the engine, much easier to get to than the HVAC models.

[@Mr.J345]

Trans dipstick I’m going to check mine and see where the level is at both screwed in and not from factory

[@LazyDWorx]

@@Mr.J345 Great, I have broken the plastic ones before. There are aftermarket aluminum ones you can buy pretty cheap on Amazon.

[@GRodney777]

one of the best videos out there!

[@LazyDWorx]

Glad you like it! Thanks for commenting and subscribing!

[@keithmccrary6121]

Very good video MCE makes a remote engine oil filter what are your thoughts on those Thanks

[@LazyDWorx]

@@keithmccrary6121 I saw those and considered doing an install video of the kit. Looks like a well made kit. There is always added risk of failure with more components but as long as you inspect those components when you are doing your regular maintenance I’m sure it would be a good addition. Would definitely make oil changes easier. Thanks for commenting!

[@DuckbumSD]

Wow that’s a lot of work to do and oil change, I won’t complain again about doing my trucks 😂

[@adamhenrie6567]

Talk about a horrendous oil filter location design.

[@LazyDWorx]

@@adamhenrie6567 Right? It’s a fiasco to access, on the models without HVAC it is a lot easier but still not in a great spot. There are aftermarket oil filter relocation kits available.