Snowmobiles operate in a harsh environment, where moisture is always present, along with dirt, debris and often salt or other chemicals, depending on where you ride or trailer your sled. Left unchecked, it’s the perfect recipe for corrosion of mechanical parts and deterioration of your snowmobile’s finish.

In the spring, take the time to give your sled a thorough cleaning with a pressure washer and soap, as you might do for your car. For stubborn spots, try Sea Foam Bugs B Gone, a fast, effective cleaner that’s safe on your snowmobile’s surfaces.

Once clean and dry, grease the chassis per your manufacturer’s recommendations. You can also use a penetrating lubricant, like Sea Foam Deep Creep, on moving parts that don’t have grease zerks, such as A-arms. Deep Creep will both lubricate and protect critical moving parts from corrosion. Just be sure to keep any lubricant away from your clutch and drive belt.

To help keep your sled clean and corrosion free, store it under a cover in a dry building. Putting it up on dollies is a good extra step if wet floors are a concern.

If your snowmobile has a four-stroke engine, spring is a good time to change your oil and filter. Adding Sea Foam Motor Treatment to the crankcase (one ounce per quart of oil) before your last ride will help safely liquefy residues and deposits that can restrict oil flow and lubrication.

And most importantly, make sure your fuel is treated, as fuel problems are the top cause of hard starting or poor running seasonal machines. This is true for four strokes, two strokes, carbureted or fuel injected engines