Renewing Fuel Plumbing on a 2020 Can-Am Renegade 570
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Fuel hose does not last as long as the machine it serves. On a 2020 Renegade 570 the line running from the tank to the throttle body will eventually harden, crack, or begin weeping at a fitting, and swapping it is well within reach at home. What you need to know before starting is that the Rotax single in this quad is fuel injected. An electric pump inside the tank pressurizes the supply hose the moment the key turns, there is no petcock to close, and pressure remains in the line after shutdown until you deliberately release it.
Reading the Evidence
Start every diagnosis with the machine cold and the plastics off. The clearest sign of a failing line is liquid gasoline where it should not be – a puddle on the skid plate, a wet streak down the frame, or a dried stain on the garage floor beneath the tank. Next comes smell. Fuel odor concentrated around the tank, at its strongest in the first minutes after shutdown while pressure is still trapped, is a reliable indicator.
Then inspect the hose itself. Hairline cracking, a crazed surface, and a chalky gray film all indicate hardening, and bends plus the areas immediately adjacent to fittings show it first. Squeeze the hose to compare: good rubber compresses under thumb pressure and springs back, while spent hose feels like solid tube. Finally, watch how the engine behaves. Bogging under load, a lean stumble on hard acceleration, or an engine acting fuel starved with plenty in the tank all point at supply. On a pressurized system, a small leak may vaporize before it ever drips, so a persistent smell with a dry floor is still meaningful.
The Reason Hoses Harden and Crack
Fuel line rubber relies on plasticizers to stay flexible, and those compounds slowly leach out with years of heat, air, and fuel contact. As the hose stiffens it loses the ability to absorb vibration, and the constant heat cycling from the engine plus chassis movement over rough terrain drive small fissures deeper until one reaches through the wall.
Location speeds it up. Quads kept in dry, low humidity country harden noticeably faster, because moisture is drawn out of the hose wall continuously. Ethanol blended pump gas comes at the liner from the inside, pulling water into the fuel and degrading the inner surface into a soft, gummy layer that sheds material downstream. A 570 that sat a season with old E10 in the line can be substantially worse internally than it appears, which is why age matters alongside inspection.
Gear and Ground Rules
Have gloves, a lidded fuel container, injection rated hose in the original inside diameter, new clamps, line clamping pliers to substitute for the fuel valve this model lacks, a quick disconnect release tool if the tank fitting is a coupler, a razor knife, hand tools for the seat and panels, and rags laid out before you begin.
The safety point here is genuine rather than boilerplate. Gasoline vapor is denser than air, collects at floor level, and drifts toward whatever ignition source is present, including appliance pilot lights most people forget about. Open the overhead door completely or move the quad into the driveway, keep the container capped between pours, and disconnect the battery so the pump cannot run while a line is open.
Pulling the Old Line
Relieve the pressure first. Remove the fuel pump fuse or relay, crank the engine until it stalls from starvation, turn the key off, and disconnect the negative battery cable. Take off the seat and side plastics, then trace the hose from the tank fitting to the throttle body so nothing catches you off guard.
Slide a catch pan into position and cover each connection with a rag before opening it, because residual fuel remains in a bled line. Work each clamp back along the hose, then twist the end gently to break the varnish bond rather than pulling hard on it. Quick connect couplers release by pressing both locking tabs squarely and drawing the fitting straight off the barb; levering them sideways cracks plastic that has aged in engine heat. If a hose end truly refuses to move, slit it lengthwise and peel it away, which protects the fitting completely.
Photograph the path before it is gone. As a 4x4, this Renegade sends the line around front differential hardware and extra frame bracing that a two wheel drive quad does not have, adding clips and clearance points that are easy to miss on reassembly.
Fitting the Replacement Correctly
Cut the new hose to match the original length precisely. Even a few extra inches will lean against the frame or crowd the steering and wear a hole in short order. Push each end fully onto its barb until it seats against the shoulder, and assemble everything dry. Grease, oil, and silicone are the enemy here — a lubricated sealing surface is exactly what lets pressurized fuel creep past a clamp. Hot water softens a stubborn end enough to slide on by hand.
Install new clamps just behind the raised bead on each fitting and tighten them evenly rather than crushing one side down. Where the tank end uses a self locking quick connect, push until it clicks, then pull firmly to prove the latch engaged; that joint takes no clamp and adding one changes nothing. Route the hose through every original guide, keeping it well away from the front driveline and off hot exhaust surfaces.
Testing Before the Bodywork Goes On
Reinstall the fuse, Reconnect the battery, and cycle the key on and off five or six times without cranking. Each cycle brings the pump up and pressurizes the circuit, which is the best possible condition for spotting a weep while everything is still dry and visible. Wipe both joints clean, then inspect and run a fingertip around each one. Start the engine, let it idle for several minutes, and check a final time as it warms.
One structural note to carry forward: the fuel filter on this Renegade is integrated into the in-tank pump module rather than sitting inline where you can reach it. New hose will not restore flow through a restricted filter, so if the machine still feels short on fuel after a clean, leak free install, that assembly is the logical next step.
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Disclaimer: This guide is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace your ATV's official owner's manual. Always refer to your manufacturer's documentation for model-specific instructions, torque specifications, safety procedures, and maintenance requirements. If you are unsure or inexperienced, consider seeking assistance from a qualified mechanic or technician.