I’m under the gun to buy a 570 ranger midsized as my dealer only as a few 2015 left in stock. I’ve tried doing some research on the ranger as well as the 570 to make sure it’s going to be a dependable rig for me.

The only thing I really see come up is a problem of people not running them long enough in the winter to burn off the condinsation and then I believe the oil pump will freeze then good by engine! I’m buying this mainly for ice fishing and most my trips are only a few 100 yards long. I’ve heard to just let them idle 20 to 30 min each start up if your just doing short trips. Is this possibly a issue for me and is it more so an issue with the 570? My buddy has issues with blowing the oil tank apart on his 400 sportsman because moisture will freeze in the oil line. My 500 h.O has never had that problem. Also would it be better just to keep it outside in the winter rather then from cold to a heated garage?

Anything else I should know about the 570 it seems to be a good engine. I did hear something about a 500.00 repair on the gear box from a guy that owned a 14 he sold it but the guy that bought it had to do it so I don’t know the details.

Thanks.