Never owned a Traxxas vehicle so I don't know exactly what would be compatible, but as far as cleaning and maintenance, a hose down of simple green and a wipe off with a good towel should be a periodic thing. The electronics (battery, speed control, receiver, servo and motor) should be removed when this is being done. Every 6 months to a year you should inspect the differential outdrives for the rear (where the dogbones connect), as well as the spur gear which can easily have the teeth stripped out of it. Also check for cracks in the front and rear control arms, as those are what you will more than likely break the most often. I would also go ahead and order some front and rear control arms along with spur gears, and you will also need a set of hex wrenches to remove most screws on the truck if you ever have to replace something.