2017 Mclaren 570S maintenance schedule
The 2017 570S is part of the Carbon MonoCell II generation (2016-2021), sold as a coupe. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.
Service schedule
What the 2017 570S needs, and when
Manufacturer rows link to Mclaren's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.
| Service | Interval | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter (M838T E) Full synthetic oil and filter change | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Independent |
| Engine air filter (M838T E) Visual check at 10k, hardware replaced at 20k | 20,000 mi / 2 years | Independent |
| Cabin air filter (M838T E) Bundled with Service B | 20,000 mi / 2 years | Unverified |
| Brake fluid (M838T E) Full flush, DOT4 LFV racing fluid; time-based only | 2 years | Independent |
| Engine coolant (M838T E) Full glycol flush; time-based only | 6 years | Independent |
| Transmission fluid (M838T E) SSG fluid change with diagnostic check | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Independent |
| Spark plugs (M838T E) Iridium plug replacement | 36,000 mi / 6 years | Independent |
| Serpentine belt (M838T E) Condition-based; visually inspected each service | Inspect, replace as needed | Independent |
| 12V battery (M838T E) Annual diagnostic profiling and terminal conditioning | 1 year | Independent |
Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.
Fluids and engines
What goes in it
- Engine oil
- 5W-40, 7.18 qt
- Transmission fluid
- 75W-90 API GL-4 / GL-5
Powertrains in this generation
- 3.8 L 8-cyl (M838T E), 562 hp, 7-speed SSG dual-clutch, RWD
Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.
Known problems
What 2017 570S owners run into
Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.
Engine overheating and lifter failure
high severity$1,700 to fix
Severe overheating linked to internal hydraulic lifter collapse; diagnosis is labor-intensive and often needs specialist intervention
Source: reddit.com
Radiator support frame fatigue
medium severity$674-$750 to fix
Visible coolant seepage or hairline fracturing at the front cooling matrix support
Source: ebay.com
Door latch actuator failure
medium severity$1,700 to fix
Dihedral door fails to fully latch into the striker, triggering false door-ajar warnings; requires interior panel removal to replace
Source: reddit.com
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recalls matched the 2017 Mclaren 570S
From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Mclaren dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Running costs
What maintenance typically costs
- A typical year of maintenance
- $1,450
Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.
Other 570S model years
Shopping new? The Mclaren 570S guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.
Sources
- kbb.com (Independent)
- mclarenlongisland.com (Independent)
- repasimotorwerks.com (Independent)
- reddit.com (Owner forum)
- 720smanual.com (Unverified)
- ebay.com (Unverified)
Researched 2026-09-20. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.
Running a 570S for income?
Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2017 570S earns before you buy it.
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