A useful RC maintenance routine starts with your model's instructions, not a universal list of oils or replacement parts. Use this guide as a checklist alongside the manuals for your vehicle, electronics and battery.
Before working on the vehicle
Switch the vehicle off and disconnect its drive battery before inspecting or servicing an electric model. Let hot components cool. For a fuel-powered model, follow its shutdown and service instructions. Keep small parts organized, use tools that fit the fasteners, and work where the vehicle cannot roll away.
Clean without damaging the electronics
Remove loose dirt with a soft brush, then inspect the chassis, suspension and drivetrain. Follow the model manufacturer's cleaning instructions before using water, cleaners or compressed air. Do not assume that every component is waterproof because one electronic component is water-resistant. Dry the vehicle as directed before storing or reconnecting it.
Inspect wear and movement
Look for loose fasteners, damaged wiring, cracked parts, leaking shocks and debris around moving components. Check that steering and suspension move without unexpected binding. Compare questionable parts with the exploded diagram or manual. Follow the specified tightening and adjustment procedures rather than applying the same torque everywhere.
Inspect tires, wheel attachment and bead or glue condition as appropriate for your wheel design. Do not apply full-size car tire-pressure advice to RC tires that are not designed to be inflated.
Service only the parts that need it
Use the lubricant, fluid and service method specified for the component. Shock servicing, differential servicing and bearing maintenance are different jobs; coating every moving part with oil is not a substitute for the correct procedure. Stop and check the instructions when a component is sealed or its maintenance requirements are unclear.
Handle batteries and storage carefully
Use a charger and settings approved for the battery's chemistry, cell count and specifications. Never leave a charging battery unattended. Do not charge or use a swollen or damaged battery; follow the battery manufacturer's safety and disposal guidance. Follow its storage instructions, including the appropriate storage charge for the battery type.
Store the vehicle clean and dry, with its drive battery disconnected. After a hard impact or exposure to water, inspect it before the next run. Keep a short record of recurring wear so you can address the cause rather than repeatedly replacing the same part.
Find the right part or instructions
Record the exact vehicle model, version and part number before ordering. Review Integy product instructions and the Product FAQ, or use the Help Center for assistance. This general guide does not replace manufacturer instructions or change warranty terms.