Really awesome advice to check these two fluids every two years! There is no combustion engine contaminating the coolant, so I wouldn’t expect much change ever showing up, but the brake fluid would rarely get hot enough to boil away water and that could cause corrosion. I couldn’t help but notice that you added a grill to keep large debris and leaves from entering your ventilation system. Maybe you’ve already done a video?
@@aussie2uGA Yes, I stated that in the video. However, if the test shows that the fluid is within limits, you don't have to replace it. Testing is recommended by Tesla.
Yes, thanks for noticing that. The pliers never actually touched the fluid. The fluid only went about half way up the strip. But that is a valid point!
Tesla Tips by MTN Ranger That is true, but i noticed you being very cautious and cleaning the filler cap. That is why i put in my remark. For the rest keep up posting your vids. Very helpfull, being a fellow Model 3 owner ( in the Netherl@nds)
I’d never seen anyone check the coolant before. I guess they “hid” it so owners wouldn’t mess with it too much. Thanks!
You're probably right!
Thanks!
Really awesome advice to check these two fluids every two years! There is no combustion engine contaminating the coolant, so I wouldn’t expect much change ever showing up, but the brake fluid would rarely get hot enough to boil away water and that could cause corrosion. I couldn’t help but notice that you added a grill to keep large debris and leaves from entering your ventilation system. Maybe you’ve already done a video?
Thanks. See this video for the intake cover: ua-cam.com/video/N-h68T8k3-Y/v-deo.html
The brake fluid is hygroscopic, its absorbs water, so it must be changed every two years or damaging results to abs and other parts can happen.
@@aussie2uGA Yes, I stated that in the video. However, if the test shows that the fluid is within limits, you don't have to replace it. Testing is recommended by Tesla.
Very careful not contaminate the coolant. Why do you use a rusty pair of pliers ?
Yes, thanks for noticing that. The pliers never actually touched the fluid. The fluid only went about half way up the strip. But that is a valid point!
Tesla Tips by MTN Ranger That is true, but i noticed you being very cautious and cleaning the filler cap. That is why i put in my remark. For the rest keep up posting your vids. Very helpfull, being a fellow Model 3 owner ( in the Netherl@nds)
why Tesla hid it so well, such a hassle to check the coolant level even
It's right under the service panel. You don't even need tools to reach it.
Do you have a video showing access to the fan ?
No I don't. It would require removing the front bumper to take apart the radiator housing.
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Might have a bad patch but the ph is never accurate on mine
Make sure the strips are not old. Yes, maybe a bad batch.
@@MTNRanger where's the expiration date? because i don't see one on mine
@@kykypenn As far as I know, not all strips have expiration dates printed on them.