Cedar City's only factory-authorized Ski-Doo service center. Pre-season prep, end-of-season storage, and expert snowmobile repair for all brands at D&P Performance.
D&P Performance
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Your snowmobile is sitting in the garage right now. Maybe it's been there since March. Here's the question nobody wants to answer honestly: did you actually put it away right, or did you just park it?
No judgment. Most riders do the same thing — ride until the snow melts, pull into the garage, and forget about the sled until October. The problem is that by October, the fuel has turned to varnish, the battery is dead, the coolant hasn't been checked in seven months, and every powersports service shop in Cedar City has a backlog stretching into December.
There's a smarter way to handle this. And it starts right now, in the off-season, when there's no wait and your sled gets the full attention it deserves.
D&P Performance is Southern Utah's only factory-authorized Ski-Doo and Lynx service center — and we service all snowmobile brands, not just the ones we sell. This guide covers everything you need to know about pre-season service, proper end-of-season storage, and what the riding conditions around Brian Head and Cedar Mountain actually demand from your machine.
Whether your sled sat all summer or you're buying a used machine and want it trail-ready, a proper pre-season inspection is the difference between a great first ride and a tow home.
Here's what our BRP-certified technicians check on every snowmobile that comes through the shop:
The drive belt is the single most common failure point on a snowmobile. We pull the belt and inspect the full diameter — inside and out — for glazing, edge cord exposure, separation, and narrowing. A worn belt doesn't just lose power. It can come apart at speed, and at 10,000 feet on Cedar Mountain that's not a roadside call — it's a SAR situation. We also inspect the primary and secondary clutch sheaves for wear, scoring, and proper deflection.
On Ski-Doo models with BRP's eDrive2 clutch system, this isn't a backyard job. The electronic calibration requires Ski-Doo-specific diagnostic tools that only authorized dealers carry.
We inspect every lug for tears, missing sections, and cracking. Track tension matters more than most riders realize — and it changes with elevation. The Cedar Mountain Snowmobile Complex reaches above 11,000 feet, and a track set to sea-level spec at that altitude runs differently. We set tension for the conditions you actually ride in.
Alignment is equally important. Misaligned tracks don't just cause uneven wear — they create handling problems that get worse with speed. If you've been riding hard on the groomed trails around Brian Head or pushing through backcountry powder in Dixie National Forest, alignment should be checked before every season.
New tracks stretch during the first few hundred miles. If you put a new track on last season and haven't rechecked tension since, it needs adjustment.
Carbide runners give your sled bite on hard-packed and icy trails. They wear down over time, and once the carbide inserts are gone, the runner is just soft steel doing nothing. We check runner condition, measure remaining carbide, and inspect the ski bottoms for gouges and deformation.
If your runners are bent or you're missing chunks of carbide, replacement is straightforward and inexpensive compared to the handling problems bad runners create on groomed trails.
The hyfax (slider shoes) sit on the slide rails underneath your track and wear down over every mile. If they're worn past the indicator line at any point — especially toward the front of the rail — they need replacement. Running with worn hyfax damages the rails, and rail replacement is a much bigger job. This is a cheap part that prevents an expensive repair.
An eyeball check on coolant level isn't enough. We pressure test the system to find leaks that don't show up at rest — cracked hoses, weeping gaskets, and radiator pinhole leaks all become visible under pressure. Coolant that's been sitting for months can also lose its protective properties. We check condition and concentration, flush if needed, and top off with the correct spec.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, and moisture in brake lines causes spongy brakes and corrosion. We flush the fluid, inspect pad thickness, and check the brake caliper for proper function. Brakes on snowmobiles don't get the attention they deserve until they don't work.
A battery that sat all summer without a tender is likely dead or degraded. We load test the battery, check charging system output, and inspect all wiring and connections. On modern Ski-Doo models with digital gauge clusters and electronic fuel injection, a weak battery doesn't just mean a no-start — it can cause erratic engine behavior and fault codes.
We check all shocks for leaking seals, inspect bushings and pivot points, grease every zerk fitting with low-temperature synthetic grease, and verify spring preload settings. The terrain around Cedar Mountain and Brian Head ranges from smooth groomed trails to rocky backcountry — suspension setup should match where you actually ride.
Properly putting your sled away at the end of the season prevents 90% of the problems riders deal with the following fall. Here's how to do it right — or what to ask us to do if you'd rather hand it off.
Stale fuel is the number one cause of off-season damage. Untreated gasoline breaks down within 30-60 days and leaves varnish deposits that clog injectors, gum up carburetors, and coat fuel lines. Add a quality fuel stabilizer like XPS Fuel Stabilizer, run the engine for 5-10 minutes to circulate it through the entire system, and fill the tank completely to minimize air space and condensation.
Two-stroke Rotax engines should be fogged with XPS storage oil at the end of the season. This coats the cylinder walls and prevents corrosion from sitting idle for months. It takes two minutes and saves hundreds in repair costs.
If you're not going to flush the system, at minimum verify the coolant level and freeze protection. Coolant that's low or degraded can freeze in storage and crack the cylinder head or radiator. In Cedar City, winter garage temperatures can drop well below freezing.
Remove the battery, clean the terminals, and store it on a quality battery tender — not on a concrete floor, not in the cold. A battery sitting discharged for six months is a battery you're replacing in the fall.
Release track tension for storage. A track held at riding tension for months takes a set and can develop flat spots. Lubricate all suspension zerks and pivot points before storage to displace any water that's crept in.
Store indoors or under a quality cover in a dry location. Moisture, rodent damage, and UV exposure are all preventable with basic storage practices.
As the only factory-authorized Ski-Doo and Lynx dealer in the Cedar City area, D&P Performance has access to BRP's service bulletins, technical updates, and warranty systems that independent shops simply don't.
BRP recommends dealer service for warranty-covered items, electronic system diagnostics, and any work involving the eDrive2 clutch, electronic fuel injection, or digital gauge systems. These aren't optional recommendations — warranty service performed by a non-authorized shop can void your coverage.
For Rotax 4-stroke engines (like those in the Expedition and Grand Touring lines), BRP specifies oil changes at defined hour intervals using XPS oil and XPS oil filters. Using the wrong oil spec or aftermarket filters can affect warranty coverage.
For 2-stroke Rotax engines, injection oil reservoir level should be checked regularly throughout the season, using XPS 2-stroke oil for maximum protection and performance.
Your Ski-Doo Operator's Guide — available in the glove box on newer models or online at BRP's operator guide portal — has the complete maintenance schedule for your specific model and year. If you're not sure where you stand, bring it in. We'll tell you exactly what's due.
The Cedar Mountain Snowmobile Complex is one of the premier riding areas in Utah — over 160 miles of groomed trails through Dixie National Forest and along Cedar Breaks National Monument, reaching elevations above 11,000 feet.
That elevation matters for your sled. Fuel-injected machines adjust automatically, but carbureted sleds need jetting changes for thin air at altitude. Track tension behaves differently in deep powder versus hard-packed groomers. Suspension that's set for flat lake riding will beat you up on the mountain trails between Brian Head and Strawberry Point.
Cedar Mountain also gets serious snowfall — Brian Head Resort averages over 360 inches per season, and the snowmobile trails stay rideable well into spring. That means more hours on your machine, more wear on your components, and more reason to keep up with maintenance.
If you're riding this terrain regularly, an annual dealer inspection isn't optional — it's how you stay on the mountain instead of waiting for a ride back down.
Any shop can change oil and adjust a track. But modern snowmobiles — especially Ski-Doo and Lynx models — are packed with electronic systems that require manufacturer-specific tools and training to diagnose and service properly.
D&P Performance has been Cedar City's trusted powersports service shop since 1978. Our technicians are factory-trained and BRP-certified. We carry Ski-Doo-specific diagnostic equipment, genuine BRP parts, and XPS fluids and lubricants.
And we service every brand. Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha — whatever you ride. Bought your sled used off KSL? Picked it up from a dealer in Salt Lake? Doesn't matter. Bring it to the shop that knows sleds and knows this mountain.
Right now — in the off-season — is the smartest time to get your sled serviced. No backlog, no rush, and your machine is ready months before the first snow flies on Cedar Mountain.
D&P Performance is Cedar City's only factory-authorized Ski-Doo service center. Explore our current Ski-Doo inventory or call to schedule service.
D&P Performance
110 E Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-5172
Yes. We're factory-authorized for Ski-Doo and Lynx, but our technicians service all snowmobile brands including Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, and more. You don't have to buy from us to get service from us.
The best time is summer or early fall. Every shop in Utah stacks up once the snow hits, and wait times can stretch to six weeks or longer. Off-season service means no wait and more time in the shop for a thorough inspection.
Yes. We are Southern Utah's only factory-authorized Ski-Doo and Lynx dealer, with BRP-certified technicians and Ski-Doo-specific diagnostic tools. Factory warranty service is only available at authorized dealers.
Proper end-of-season storage includes fuel stabilization, engine fogging (2-stroke), coolant inspection, battery removal and tender storage, track tension release, suspension lubrication, and indoor or covered storage. Skipping these steps leads to fuel system damage, corrosion, and dead batteries.
The Cedar Mountain Snowmobile Complex has over 160 miles of groomed trails reaching above 11,000 feet in elevation. Trails run through Dixie National Forest and along Cedar Breaks National Monument. Brian Head is the primary staging area, about 30 minutes from Cedar City.
Visit D&P Performance in Cedar City to see our full inventory of Can-Am, Ski-Doo, and Lynx vehicles.
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