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This page was created in response to the requests from a few hobbyists for some sort of maintenance schedule. We've tried our best to make these tips apply to everyone, but where different R/C hobbyists require different maintenance schedules for the same item, we listed the general hobbyist's needs first, then address the racer's needs. These tips are great for those new to the hobby, and are great reminders for experienced racers, too! This page covers every topic about electric and Nitro cars, from batteries and motors to cleaning bearings and rebuilding diffs. It's a great resource for racers at any level!

The Maintenance Tips are split into three different main sections - General, Electric, Nitro and Serious Racing. Each main section has subsections that get specific according to the area of the car discussed. The subsections provide a brief definition of the item being referred to, then describe how to perform proper maintenance. The second paragraph of each subsection is for the racers who may be reading.

Beginners please note: On this page and throughout the site, the term "run" when talking about electric cars refers to running the car for a full battery pack, until the pack is discharged. When the term "tank" or "run" is used in reference to Nitro cars, it refers to running the car for one full tank of fuel.