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For those that don't have 18mins to waste... *Don't charge over 90% *Don't drain to zero *Don't close Frunk improperly *Be careful when turning you could easy scratch your rims. *Don't do 3rd party installs or mods. *Don't use manual door latch. The rest was meh.
I curbed my wheel. I didn’t realize the Model 3 is kinda wide. The shame I felt was intense. I called a mobile wheel repair company and got it fixed that same day. Now I park curbside with great caution.
Curbed mine too after 1 day, I am still unsure if I misread the camera directions or because it was still calibrating it did not show the car width properly. Either way, it looks awful 😞 what’s sure is that the curb was a lot higher than usual. Then curbed it at a car wash so the front one got damaged too!
@@diegolara9715 which is crazy to me because I drive cars that aren’t mine MUCH safer than I drive mine. Not that I’m a reckless driver to begin with but I get comfortable. When I’m in a rental, I drive like my grandmother LOL
@Space Ghost lol yea I know I can be that like that too be safer on cars that aren’t mine but I mean there is a lot of people who actually don’t care but yea I get you
If you own a 3 or a y watch your right turns. Because you sit a bit forward in the car, when you turn your rear wheels are not as far along as you think. This is responsible for every curb rash that has happened on my 3. Right rear tire contacting the curb. I have about 8% range loss just by the indicator after 4.25 years and 90,000 miles. I don't think that is to bad. I charge 100% only a few times per year mostly at the start of a long road trip and then maybe at a hotel where I can charge and avoid a Supercharger stop.
@@harryeichelberger4799 well maybe it's cause you people can't drive. I drive a 2017 camaro SS and 2022 model 3 performance and I have yet to hit the curves.
I have a Tesla but am fed up with all phantom breaking when driving with normal distance to bicyclists or pedestrians. Happens in other situations too. Sometimes the car beaks so hard for nothing that there is a risk for the car behind to crash into me. Ive suggested to Tesla to give the oprion to have adaptive cruise control without interferance.
Wheel covers need to be cheap, recyclable, easily replaced and sacrificial. Moulded plastic is extremely cheap to manufacture. Tesla should recognise this hassle and offer a cheap, concern free solution. It would make no difference to their bottom line. Not only should all EVs be home batteries on wheels, they should be able to help charge another EV and have ports for all sorts of tool battery charging and be able to support the grid. Ford has got the right attitude with this.
Saw your previous two issues with rear collision repairs referenced in an article on one of my news feeds…the point was how expensive Tesla’s (and other EV’s) are to repair when compared to conventional ICE cars. I read articles like this with a bit of suspicion because many seem to be very biased against Tesla. My MYLR2021 was clipped on the rear driver side when parked. The bumper cover and the unit below were scraped and the cover was separated from the brackets. Through Tesla, I was able to locate a local Tesla certified repair shop and scheduled the work…total cost is below $2,000. I asked for a comparison as if the same issue occurred with my 2014 MerBenz 350 Cabriolet…The cost for the MB was $700 more. The shop also indicated that they are continually waiting for parts for Honda’s and Toyota’s, in some cases up to 4 months. Interesting experience…was pleased that all went well and back on the road in a reasonable time.
If a Mercedes Benz is only $700 more, it's already really expensive. Nobody said it costed more to repair a Tesla than a Mercedes; They're saying it costs more to repair a Tesla than a Ford, Chevy, Subaru, etc. (I imagine a Ford repair of that kind would have been $1.2k). Tesla has luxury repair costs with sub-economy-car panel gaps, and an advertising emphasis on cost savings. That's the problem. Nobody can tell if they are economy cars or luxury cars, so the luxury crowd is mad at quality control and the economy crowd is mad at repair costs. Note that the luxury crowd (Like Benz owners) are not mad at the repair costs, just like you, an aforementioned Benz driver. They aren't obscene repair costs, just confusing to those who thought they bought a Tesla to save money.
I have a 2 inch dent on my model S tailgate. Both Tesla and third party body shop said the repair will be replace the entire tailgate and costs about $4500.
Good day Ryan, These are good tips for Tesla owners. I share your concern with any third party modifications to a vehicle under warranty. I am an ASE Master Automotive Technician with over 40 years in the automotive industry. I have seen many vehicles over the years that were damaged due to modifications. Additionally, I have an explanation for your suspension upgrade causing damage to your transaxle. The problem with the aftermarket suspension was the range of travel. The aftermarket parts allowed the suspension to drop further than the factory suspension. When your renter jumped the car, it allowed the inner drive axle plunge joint to slide out of position damaging the transmission... Lesson learned.
Excellent advice! In addition, because of the low clearance, don’t drive too far forward on parking barriers or yo’u’ll damage the under body shield as I did. Also due to no spare tire, pack an inflator so you won’t be tempted to drive on a flat.
@@sneakdebeef4796 this has been common for a long time. Our last ICE car, a 2009 Ford Mondeo, also came with just an emergency inflator and bottle of "repair" gunk (which did let me drive the last 8km home the one time I needed it).
Do you have a 3 or a Y? With my Y, I find there's quite a bit of clearance, even if I drive too far forward over a parking barrier. (Not that I'm recommending it. :-) )
I don't even own a Tesla, but I'm considering buying one. This video was extremely professional and well made. It contained very useful information and it was very well presented, thank you!
On my 3rd day of ownership and I went to visit my father and show off a little. He had zero issues getting into the car. I didn't even think to warn him of the manual release. The second we parked, he instinctively grabbed it and opened the door. I immediately reacted "Pop! You can't use that handle, it's for emergencies and can damage the--" and before I can complete that sentence and warn him not to close it like that, he slams the door shut lmao. Fortunately no damage but I think I had a mild panic attack
Lesson to learn: warn all passengers to never use that handle. I didn't even know it existed for the first 2 days and yet my Father discovered and pulled it within 10 minutes of being in the vehicle lololol
Thank you for this video. A) derp on my part didn’t know there was a manual door release and good to know for emergencies B) probably won’t let riders know there’s one because I don’t want them defaulting to that! Thanks again for shedding light on things I didn’t even think about. The physical things (non-software related) are the ones I truly take note because I want this beautiful car to stay that way as long as possible
I would actually teach people who sit in the front seat of my car how yo use the opening button so that they don’t reset to the manual release. I know that my hand just naturally sat on the opener from using handles like them in older non Tesla vehicles. If they want to sit in the front seats, then they must think and behave like an adult and use the buttons to open the door. Otherwise they get to sit in the back like a child.
The frunk closure and manual door opening issues definitely need a design revision. Good design is achieved when instruction manuals aren’t necessary! As a Tesla driver, I know how to deal with these things, but my passengers are a concern and they don’t read the manuals. One other thing that could ruin your Tesla: opening passenger doors into a storm force wind. I’m not too sure how much lateral force those frameless windows can take before they crack, but gale force winds are common in Scotland. I did require door opening once in a storm. No problems, but in hind sight I’d have opened the windows prior to opening the doors just to be safe.
I agree on your points. About 100% of people have trouble finding the door open button as well as opening the door with those odd handles on my model Y
Another note on LFP batteries: Range calculations require you to charge up to 100%. This is due to LFP batteries having a very flat voltage curve so the only way to reset the algorithm is at a known 100% state.
You should add playing Beach Buggy Racing... Look at the Quora answer "Does Beach Buggy Racing in a Tesla hurt the tires?" and you'll find images of what will happen to your driveway.
I think tesla needs an automatic frunk on at least the model X. Every other door on the model x is automatic except for the frunk, which is more difficult to close than a front door or trunk.
@@zakarymcleod1850 i was a little baffled myself but i think it was explained to me like the frunk opening while driving and malfunctioning or whatnot…..the hazard that could cause. Imagine your frunk pops up and won’t go down…. Lol
Re #5 and curb rash: Many who buy a Tesla seem not to "get it" that the cars are wider than their previous vehicle. Wider cars = more likely to get curb rash. My wife and I both bought new cars after many years. Her's was wider and she (and I) curb rashed her wheels, both times turning right in a parking lot. I was "lucky" that I bought my Tesla later, after learning the lesson.
Debating if should trade in my 2022 Honda for a Model Y. I got it back in 2021. But… I can only do a lease option. I know it’s not smart but I want a bigger car and I love the Tesla Model Y.
Our 2014 has been almost exclusively Supercharged for the last 9 years and still retains 90% of its original capacity. With mentioning we generally keep the SOC between 30-80% as mentioned as tip #1. We have an estimated combined savings of 50k by Supercharging instead of paying for gas (California gas is expensive) and oil changes. I plan on continuing almost exclusively Supercharging going forward as it saves over 5k annually and should I need to replace the battery one day, the money saved has already more than covered the cost many times over. Again, it’s rarely charged beyond 80% and seldomly sees SOC’s below 30%, and if it does, it’s promptly charged shortly afterwards. The SOC rarely falls outside of 30-80%, and has only been charged to 100% twice in its lifetime, once back in 2018, and again just a couple months ago with the sole purpose to see where the battery’s capacity was currently at. I think 90% capacity is more than acceptable given it’s almost always has been Supercharged for the past 9 years, with an avg of 16,700 miles driven annually. I plan on driving this at least another 150k for another 9 years and save another est. 50k for total of 100k saved over nearly two decades of driving, pending some act of God or collision doesn’t take it out of commission first. As long as it continues to be grandfathered with unlimited free Supercharging, I can’t see any reason I’d stop driving this car. Heck, I’d likely give it to one of my children if it’s still going and get to the point where I’m too old to drive one day. You just can’t beat the value of free fuel for the life of the car. If this car ever did meet it’s demise in a non-repairable collision, I’d easily buy another older Tesla that has been grandfathered into free charging for life. For those who have unlimited supercharging or frequently Supercharge regardless, heeding the 30-80% SOC is wise advice for those who want to get the most longevity from their cobalt-based pack.
But the 2014 had a different battery chemistry, now for Model 3 LR and Performance and Model Y they use Nickel/Cobalt. So supercharging those batteries probably won’t have the same results as you guys did
@Andrea Martone rim protection is essentially covers or barriers that click onto a preexisting wheel rim. It juts out slightly from the rim and provides a buffer. This way, like mentioned in the video, instead of getting road rash on the wheel, the rim protector takes the damage leaving the wheel itself clean and not scuffed.
@@graffiti73 just depends on where you drive, imo. I drive Uber in the city and occasionally touch the curb cuz they're everywhere lol. I do it far less now compared to 4 years ago but it still occasionally happens.
I don't really use autopilot because it's not assertive enough to drive where I live. I don't think it's competent enough to handle weavers, or make quick lane changes in case someone turns left at an intersection without a dedicated turn lane. But I also bought a camera cover for the interior camera because I'm not comfortable with being monitored.
I used Auto Pilot a lot during my 5,500+ mile road trip (Sacramento > Louisville > Sacramento) last month. Along with the charging stops (during which I’d get out and have a little walkabout), Auto Pilot helped me arrive at my destination feeling relaxed. My average daily drive was ~450 miles. Even my longer driving days (650+ miles) were made much more comfortable by Auto Pilot. As Jim Morrison says, “Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.” Good advice when using (or not using) Auto Pilot!
@@othersbyuri The whole experience was terrific! The car’s route planning made navigating to superchargers was a snap, the car preconditioned the battery ahead of charging to maximize recharge speed, and the superchargers were up and running,m. For the ten days of driving through urban and rural, rush hour or night… I only had one charger I had to wait to get plugged in. And that was a ten minute wait at a station that only had a handful of stalls. As for the cost, it was much less to supercharge than a comparable ICE vehicle using gasoline (petro). Other road trips I’ve been on since have had similar experiences.
Excellent video! In CA DMV requires lights on when wipers are activated, most common when rain starts and wipers come on automatically. Unfortunately, they don’t and only when you go to Controls and Lights. Voice command is not available and no easy found button on screen. This is a big safety, and driving law issue. Do you agree and how to get Tesla attention for software upgrade?
I haven't seen that, I installed 3rd party puddle lights that shine the Tesla emblem on ground. Looks very classy at night. In 2 years, no interference with windows.
I would appreciate a video about shopping for and checking out a used Tesla, say, a Model 3 or Y. What are things to be aware of? For instance, does the manufacturer's warranty transfer (in general or for a specific car)? Does the software ownership transfer and will the car continue to receive updates, etc. Does the seller matter? - e.g., Tesla itself, Hertz, a used car lot, a private individual? What about sales and property taxes or insurance (Tesla or other)? How to reset the Tesla App?
at 12:10 I can still read the part you blurred out lol "Per our phone conversation following your model Y being towed our service center due to fluid leaking and multiple alerts present"
3:25 The recommendation to charge to 100%, if your car has LFP battery technology, seems to completely disregard the regenerative braking issue. LFP or not, overcharging is not good for the batteries so regen would have to be auto turned off just like in Tesla's using the older tech.
I was wondering the same thing. This official Tesla recommendation of charging to 100% for lfp batteries conflicts with the lack of efficiency gains due to regen. What to do then? Charge only once a week to 100% or maybe regen loss is only in the first few minutes of driving when it is really 100%?
it seems just about everything relates to the warranty. Yesterday I visited a Tesla showroom for the first time and the car salesman warned me about 3 or 4 times about Tesla not being responsible for this or that. And that was just while he was showing me the car configurator, not because of questions I asked him. I never had this experience before with other brands but I didn't pay attention to it until I now saw you mention it over and over again. Whenever a manufacturer is trying to wave away his responsibilities, it kind of puts doubt in my mind, it's as if they expect their product to fail. It's something to think about when making my decision.
Would like you to do a video on towing and phantom braking. I have a '21 model 3 Long range. I had u-haul install a tow package and pulling a trailer (
Great show, Ryan! Thanks! Since we bought our 2020 Model Y, I have been driving more and noticing that I wish the driver's sun visor would work in two directions---both forward and to the left side simultaneously. This would be very helpful when driving on a winding road into the sunset. Peace
This is a problem that was solved a long time ago. My 1987 Ford Taurus had essentially two sun visors on the driver side. The main visor could swing to the side window and then a second visor could fold down to shade the front. I don't know why more vehicles don't have this feature.
Have ghost upgrade and I only have like 1 upgrade a year that not safe to download without updating the module as well as if your tesla were to need to go to tesla service, install and uninstall only takes about 5 min. Ghost upgrade definitely worth it, no regrets. Had it for about 3 years now
Depends on the year right? Those tweets are old, the new battery wants 100% at least once a week and a constant charge when not in use if you can.. idk if that was mentioned in the video, can't watch a 20 min vid lol
I trick my autopilot 1 on my 15 model S because if I’m on autopilot, hands on the wheel, but i rest my arm on the arm rests it thinks I’m not there. On long straight roads in Nebraska it can make driving uncomfortable if I can’t rest my arms on anything while autopilot is engaged.
I gave my model 3 hire car wheel rash after 8 days of driving. Model 3 has a really wide turning circle 🔵 in opinion. Really annoying, wish the tire would hit not the rim. If leaving an electric car for over two months , any tips ?
Superb video, Ryan! Extremely valuable info for all Tesla (and other EUV) owners. I also enjoy your tight editing and crisp presentation. You set a standard that many presenters on UA-cam could learn from.
Still waiting for my 98 avalon to break. No issue for over 4 years and paid $1,750 for it. Kept mint condition by an elderly couple Will get a model 3 when it dies so all this is useful info for later
I don't understand people that praise their 3 decades old cars in Tesla videos, I've seen this a lot. Stop comparing a junk with a new car that's full of technology. You have ZERO safety in those cars, watch videos of how weak the steel is in an old car and then you'll reconsider
I use my Model 3 for Uber and Lyft, so I always have people in the back seat that don't know how to open the door. I am currently looking for a way to install a micro-switch on the emergency release handle such that it triggers the "normal" door opening switch if pulled. If there's power, it opens just fine, no harm done, and if there's no power, it still opens!
I got hit by a rock 2 weeks into my new 2021 Y. Rock hit the bottom drivers side. The crack went immediately. Replacement. Then I got hit again in the drivers side at the top, not replaced yet. Don't want to have my insurance go up. Will wait till it sends a crack. It doesn't effect my vision.
It's so nice to have a car company that gives you tips on maintaining your car so much so they make program alterations and notifications in the car itself. That's good engineering from a company with a leader who cares about their customers and not their own profit margins only.
2018 LR RWD Model 3 Tesla tech verified I have 2% degradation at 52k miles. I always keep the car at 60% daily and only hit 100% for trips and only have it at 100% for less than an hour. It is difficult for newbies for sure especially if they don't know anything. Great videos as usual Ryan!!
2:20 I don't understand why having a fully charged battery should require you to use friction brakes. In those cases the motor can apply reverse torque, and should do so automatically, without you even thinking about it.
Got a curb rash on the right side wheels of my model X. Good to know it's common for Tesla's. Now being very carefully in parking lots. Nice Job explaining in detail. Thanks !
@@RafalDelano Off course one does not have to be a genius to know this. I pointed it out as it happened to me and so did Ryan. I don’t use FSD in parking lots as I’ve heard anecdotally the turns in tight spots can cause a rash. Love my Tesla !
I just drove my brand new M3LR from Melbourne to Brisbane and back, over 4000Km, car was fantastic and FSD takes all the work out of it so I was able to easily drive 8 hours each day. Sadly my wife gave me the worst case of curb rash ever, that will be expensive to fix.
What I'd love to see on a tesla is the ability to dynamically limit speed based on speeds I set. In small UK villages and windy roads where there is limited line markings on the road (let alone no curbs and cars parked on the roadside, half into the road) setting the car to drive at 30mph in autopilot just doesn't work - there's too many obstacles and it keep slamming on the brakes. I'd like manual control to drive "up to" 30mph, but not exceeding - likewise up to any speed I decide to set, so I don't have to worry whether I'm exceeding a speed limit while I'm keeping my eyes on the road for hazards.
The same happens here in France. I set the cruise control to 30, 50 or 70, and it slams the brakes on for random reasons. If you have found the solution to this, please let me know (I'm sure there is one, but there are so many options that I haven't had the chance to test them all).
I have a 2022 Model 3 and had a message on the touch screen to charge to 100% once a week. Being retired, with low miles (car), I could feasibly go 2 or 3 weeks without 'having' to charge. Whoops, finally see you covered it @3:09. With Autopilot - When I drive with my hands at 10:00 and 2:00 (correct position), I'm *constantly* getting warnings to apply pressure. I have to jerk the steering wheel to prove I'm driving. Apparently, my hands balance each other out? So, I only use 1 hand, draped over the steering wheel opening.
Interesting presentation, but it did not address my MAJOR concern. With recent Hurricanes and flooding. Is it safe to drive through deep water, where the battery is likely to get wet? How deep?
@@TechProGabe I have seen that one. I think this one might be good, I would personally unplug it before any service to the car, but overall this one is on safer side.
Ryan the optimum SOC range for lifetime varies by Li-ion manufacturer and is not universal to all Li-ion. Some like sitting at high SOC, some like sitting in the middle, some like sitting at low SOC. I personally tested over 13 commercial Li-ion manufacturers between 2014-2020 and created a completely new test program targeting sensitivity to certain SOC ranges and saw results all over the map. Tesla’s 1st Gen 2170s were different than 2nd Gen. I’d expect 4680s to be different yet again. Also determined by other factors such as resistances and the heat-dispersion capability of the cell, of which the 4680 should be exceptional.
I use an elastic band around my interior door handle and it loops around my steering wheel and uses caribiner clips to latch/unlatch. It’s perfect for long straight drives through the desert and I play my switch or read a book. I still pay attention to the road and anytime there are multiple cars around me I will be ready to take control, but it’s pretty fantastic…. Is it unsafe? Not anymore unsafe than a screaming baby in my car….
Great video. Can you address why the windshield wipers come on randomly sometimes with no sign of rain? Furthermore we have experienced sudden braking on an open road while on cruise control???
How about this. Get rid of self presenting door handles and spend that money used on 4 motors on a single motor that will close the hood when you lower it.
Useful video. I have to say that I have been recharging my 2015 LEAF in the worst way possible, some of the time. I regularly drain it down to zero and then recharge it back up to 100%, and then keep it there for 8 hours or overnight. None of this is because I want to or am trying to damage the battery, but because of necessity and because the UI for the LEAF is horrible. There may be an app, but it was so terrible I couldn't sign in even once when I first got the car. Average battery degradation though. 68K miles and down 1 bar. 🤷♂️
Great video for those that did NOT look at the training videos provided by Tesla (for some of the tips). Letting your battery go down to 0% seems just plain stupid and again points back to people not watching the training videos.
Does anyone have a link to NHTSA accident data such as presented in this video (Q4 2021). I'd like to see the current stats. In my experience, supervising the Tesla FSD is like sitting in on a masterclass of driving best practices.
If you have a problem (flat tire or running battery too low to reach a charging station) on the road and use AAA service will that be a problem? Secondly, if your wife's ICE car needed a jump start is that supported under warranty using your Tesla?
14:08 - I know some of you are thinking this is the least intelligent idea for a car accessory imaginable, but I will raise you one available from many Corvette-specific modification sites: a seatbelt defeat (clip that goes into the receiver so that you don't have to wear your seatbelt) with a built in bottle opener.
Is there a basic model where there are no electronic features. A mechanical speedometer, manual locks, manual windows, manual radio, no touch screen, manual steering (non electric)? 1:58
What'snot clear to me is if I should wait until battery gets to 20-30% before charging (to let battery charge to cycle), or just charge overnight every night to 80-90% no matter what charge level is? Originally Tesla reps said just to keep topping it of to 90 even if you drove only say 30 miles in a given day. Last guy at delivery said oh no don't charge until it gets to 20-30%. We don't have (yet) level 2 and use trickle. Drive about 25 miles one way (plus incidental mileage). Not topping of daily means toward the end of the week we may not have enough charge. So clear on not charging past 90% on daily basis. But not clear on recharge levels and charging frequency. Can you clarify on that?
I just start renting a model 3 from Hertz And the amount of road rash on wheels is just astonished. I do this for Uber as they have a program in place to get people into E v's within Incentive
i agree what you say about trying to override the auto pilot alert system, don't do it. Auto Pilot is just a fancier Cruise Control. With Cruise Control in gas cars, we still always had our hands on the wheel and stayed alert for any problems on the road. I felt it was a great way to take my feet off the pedals and relax my legs on long stretches of Roads. Auto Pilot is the same thing except it will also auto navigate the road lane you are in, as long as the roads are clearly marked. I still put my hands or one hand on the wheel and stay alert at all times. Auto Pilot is nice, but it is not 100% self drive where you can sit back and read a news paper going down a freeway. I really like the proper distancing feature of Auto Pilot, but also be alert on this feature not doing what it should. Last, With Auto Pilot enabled, Beware of possible "Phantom Braking" where the vehicle for some unknown reason senses something that is not there but tries to slow down. Be prepared to respond and take over and pay attention to anyone that may be close behind you. I did not get the auto lane changing addon (EAP) and felt it is not worth the 6,000 dollars to have it. Also I would never use Auto Park and Summons features for what I do in my driving.
To determine if your Tesla has an LFP battery, navigate to Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information on your Tesla's touchscreen. If you see “High Voltage Battery type: Lithium Iron Phosphate” listed, your Tesla has a LFP battery.
Great video sir!!! P.S. I would add that, setting the Autopilot speed too high can cause it to steer out off its lane. This happens to me mainly in parkways, if the speed limit is 55 setting it to 70 is a problem in certain curves specially when there's a hill. Sometimes it slows down but other times it goes over the lane and could hit the shoulder if you don't take control. I only increase the speed 10mph+ above the speed limit in large interstate highways... The fact ppl know when NOT to use Autopilot makes me wonder how valuable are the safety stats Tesla publishes. 🤷♂️
Agreed, my usual local highways don’t have very many curves so I never noticed. Went on a roadtrip to LA where the route curves a lot in some areas, and at the max Autopilot speed of 85 mph, the car did not stay in the lane at all and actually went either into the shoulder or the next lane…was very scary and I ended up disabling AP when a curve came up because of how little effort it made at staying in the lane.
Weird, my m3 won't let me go higher than the mandated km at lower speeds. Only once you're at 100 km/h or 60 mph will it let me cruise at at the maximum 150 km/h, something I always accepted as a very logical safety issue.
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You never talk a bout the LFP Model 3 battery! Why you talk about it?
Because his dream ka is the model 3 plaid🤣
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Thanks for the scooter 🛴 discount. Gonna buy one for me and one for my son!
At the rate the Tesla stock is dropping $10 a day in another two weeks it'll be worthless
For those that don't have 18mins to waste...
*Don't charge over 90%
*Don't drain to zero
*Don't close Frunk improperly
*Be careful when turning you could easy scratch your rims.
*Don't do 3rd party installs or mods.
*Don't use manual door latch.
The rest was meh.
Real MVP!
@@duncanish44 I believe charging over 90% is not an issue with the LFP batteries? Tesla recommends to set charging limit always to 100%.
@@kushagraistDid you not get into 4 mins of the video?😂
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Thanks bro
Paying attention to curb is underrated. Glad it made it here
Yep , all over the reddit lol
I curbed my wheel. I didn’t realize the Model 3 is kinda wide. The shame I felt was intense. I called a mobile wheel repair company and got it fixed that same day. Now I park curbside with great caution.
Anyone add ‘curb feelers’ to their Tesla?
Needs top down backup and parking view
Curbed mine too after 1 day, I am still unsure if I misread the camera directions or because it was still calibrating it did not show the car width properly. Either way, it looks awful 😞 what’s sure is that the curb was a lot higher than usual. Then curbed it at a car wash so the front one got damaged too!
Tesla should put the recommended charging information for the model/battery directly on the charging screen to avoid confusion.
They do. I tried to set my new model 3 below 100% and it told me I shouldn't do that.. Now I know why after watching this video. :) :)
#11: Don't rent your Tesla out on Turo!!!
Please elaborate. It’s crazy that I seen this comment
yea
@Tony p People don’t care about the car if it’s not there’s
@@diegolara9715 which is crazy to me because I drive cars that aren’t mine MUCH safer than I drive mine. Not that I’m a reckless driver to begin with but I get comfortable. When I’m in a rental, I drive like my grandmother LOL
@Space Ghost lol yea I know I can be that like that too be safer on cars that aren’t mine but I mean there is a lot of people who actually don’t care but yea I get you
If you own a 3 or a y watch your right turns. Because you sit a bit forward in the car, when you turn your rear wheels are not as far along as you think. This is responsible for every curb rash that has happened on my 3. Right rear tire contacting the curb. I have about 8% range loss just by the indicator after 4.25 years and 90,000 miles. I don't think that is to bad. I charge 100% only a few times per year mostly at the start of a long road trip and then maybe at a hotel where I can charge and avoid a Supercharger stop.
Most EVs have much longer wheel base than gas cars, that is why rear wheels can so easily hit curb while turning.
Yeah, my wife hit a curb in her school parking lot yesterday... 10 days into ownership... UGH! 20'' Induction wheel, banged.
@@harryeichelberger4799 well maybe it's cause you people can't drive. I drive a 2017 camaro SS and 2022 model 3 performance and I have yet to hit the curves.
@@sneezygibz6403right 😂💯
@@sneezygibz6403so grown up for you to come up with that comment.
I have a Tesla but am fed up with all phantom breaking when driving with normal distance to bicyclists or pedestrians. Happens in other situations too. Sometimes the car beaks so hard for nothing that there is a risk for the car behind to crash into me.
Ive suggested to Tesla to give the oprion to have adaptive cruise control without interferance.
Yes this happens all the time with my model 3 “highland”. My cheap Kia costing half the money never brakes if it isn’t an emergency.
maybe somewhere in Settings you can turn off/lower the sensitivity on those safety features
Wheel covers need to be cheap, recyclable, easily replaced and sacrificial. Moulded plastic is extremely cheap to manufacture. Tesla should recognise this hassle and offer a cheap, concern free solution. It would make no difference to their bottom line. Not only should all EVs be home batteries on wheels, they should be able to help charge another EV and have ports for all sorts of tool battery charging and be able to support the grid. Ford has got the right attitude with this.
And have a charge while driving range extender port (coule be implemented though the invertor for 240v ac)
Saw your previous two issues with rear collision repairs referenced in an article on one of my news feeds…the point was how expensive Tesla’s (and other EV’s) are to repair when compared to conventional ICE cars. I read articles like this with a bit of suspicion because many seem to be very biased against Tesla. My MYLR2021 was clipped on the rear driver side when parked. The bumper cover and the unit below were scraped and the cover was separated from the brackets. Through Tesla, I was able to locate a local Tesla certified repair shop and scheduled the work…total cost is below $2,000. I asked for a comparison as if the same issue occurred with my 2014 MerBenz 350 Cabriolet…The cost for the MB was $700 more. The shop also indicated that they are continually waiting for parts for Honda’s and Toyota’s, in some cases up to 4 months. Interesting experience…was pleased that all went well and back on the road in a reasonable time.
If a Mercedes Benz is only $700 more, it's already really expensive. Nobody said it costed more to repair a Tesla than a Mercedes; They're saying it costs more to repair a Tesla than a Ford, Chevy, Subaru, etc. (I imagine a Ford repair of that kind would have been $1.2k). Tesla has luxury repair costs with sub-economy-car panel gaps, and an advertising emphasis on cost savings. That's the problem. Nobody can tell if they are economy cars or luxury cars, so the luxury crowd is mad at quality control and the economy crowd is mad at repair costs. Note that the luxury crowd (Like Benz owners) are not mad at the repair costs, just like you, an aforementioned Benz driver. They aren't obscene repair costs, just confusing to those who thought they bought a Tesla to save money.
I have a 2 inch dent on my model S tailgate. Both Tesla and third party body shop said the repair will be replace the entire tailgate and costs about $4500.
Good day Ryan, These are good tips for Tesla owners. I share your concern with any third party modifications to a vehicle under warranty. I am an ASE Master Automotive Technician with over 40 years in the automotive industry. I have seen many vehicles over the years that were damaged due to modifications. Additionally, I have an explanation for your suspension upgrade causing damage to your transaxle. The problem with the aftermarket suspension was the range of travel. The aftermarket parts allowed the suspension to drop further than the factory suspension. When your renter jumped the car, it allowed the inner drive axle plunge joint to slide out of position damaging the transmission... Lesson learned.
Excellent advice! In addition, because of the low clearance, don’t drive too far forward on parking barriers or yo’u’ll damage the under body shield as I did. Also due to no spare tire, pack an inflator so you won’t be tempted to drive on a flat.
no spare on a 70k car? lmao
@@sneakdebeef4796 this has been common for a long time. Our last ICE car, a 2009 Ford Mondeo, also came with just an emergency inflator and bottle of "repair" gunk (which did let me drive the last 8km home the one time I needed it).
@@sneakdebeef4796 man that's why I got me a "used" 35k car.. came with a spare, just no dang "wheel lock key" lol.
Do you have a 3 or a Y? With my Y, I find there's quite a bit of clearance, even if I drive too far forward over a parking barrier. (Not that I'm recommending it. :-) )
@@cufflink44 And then you get a Performance, and the extra clearance is almost gone again. Be careful!
I don't even own a Tesla, but I'm considering buying one. This video was extremely professional and well made. It contained very useful information and it was very well presented, thank you!
Did you get one yet?
I just got mine this week. two years old with 8500 miles. impressive vehicle.
There are good deals in the used market.
On my 3rd day of ownership and I went to visit my father and show off a little. He had zero issues getting into the car. I didn't even think to warn him of the manual release. The second we parked, he instinctively grabbed it and opened the door. I immediately reacted "Pop! You can't use that handle, it's for emergencies and can damage the--" and before I can complete that sentence and warn him not to close it like that, he slams the door shut lmao. Fortunately no damage but I think I had a mild panic attack
Lesson to learn: warn all passengers to never use that handle. I didn't even know it existed for the first 2 days and yet my Father discovered and pulled it within 10 minutes of being in the vehicle lololol
That is garbolium design there.
Thank you for this video. A) derp on my part didn’t know there was a manual door release and good to know for emergencies B) probably won’t let riders know there’s one because I don’t want them defaulting to that! Thanks again for shedding light on things I didn’t even think about. The physical things (non-software related) are the ones I truly take note because I want this beautiful car to stay that way as long as possible
I would actually teach people who sit in the front seat of my car how yo use the opening button so that they don’t reset to the manual release. I know that my hand just naturally sat on the opener from using handles like them in older non Tesla vehicles. If they want to sit in the front seats, then they must think and behave like an adult and use the buttons to open the door. Otherwise they get to sit in the back like a child.
this video saved my Model Y. I was doing "slam my front trunk" and "manual release the front door". Thank you sir!
The frunk closure and manual door opening issues definitely need a design revision. Good design is achieved when instruction manuals aren’t necessary! As a Tesla driver, I know how to deal with these things, but my passengers are a concern and they don’t read the manuals.
One other thing that could ruin your Tesla: opening passenger doors into a storm force wind. I’m not too sure how much lateral force those frameless windows can take before they crack, but gale force winds are common in Scotland. I did require door opening once in a storm. No problems, but in hind sight I’d have opened the windows prior to opening the doors just to be safe.
I agree on your points. About 100% of people have trouble finding the door open button as well as opening the door with those odd handles on my model Y
Another note on LFP batteries: Range calculations require you to charge up to 100%. This is due to LFP batteries having a very flat voltage curve so the only way to reset the algorithm is at a known 100% state.
You should add playing Beach Buggy Racing... Look at the Quora answer "Does Beach Buggy Racing in a Tesla hurt the tires?" and you'll find images of what will happen to your driveway.
Good list. I'd add "Don't tow it with wheels on the ground" as well. It's something that's fairly unique to Tesla, or other BEV's as well I assume.
unless you're in the car, and you're intentionally trying to false regen/charge the car....lol
Any awd car pretty much
I think tesla needs an automatic frunk on at least the model X. Every other door on the model x is automatic except for the frunk, which is more difficult to close than a front door or trunk.
Safety hazard… that’s why they don’t. I was told
@@ChefBoyarBeats I don't see how it's any less safe than an automatic trunk. Care to elaborate?
@@zakarymcleod1850 i was a little baffled myself but i think it was explained to me like the frunk opening while driving and malfunctioning or whatnot…..the hazard that could cause. Imagine your frunk pops up and won’t go down…. Lol
@@ChefBoyarBeats I guess I can see how that sort of makes sense
As a new Model 3 owner, I appreciate this info/video! Thanks for a great job!!
Re #5 and curb rash: Many who buy a Tesla seem not to "get it" that the cars are wider than their previous vehicle. Wider cars = more likely to get curb rash. My wife and I both bought new cars after many years. Her's was wider and she (and I) curb rashed her wheels, both times turning right in a parking lot. I was "lucky" that I bought my Tesla later, after learning the lesson.
Debating if should trade in my 2022 Honda for a Model Y. I got it back in 2021. But… I can only do a lease option. I know it’s not smart but I want a bigger car and I love the Tesla Model Y.
Our 2014 has been almost exclusively Supercharged for the last 9 years and still retains 90% of its original capacity. With mentioning we generally keep the SOC between 30-80% as mentioned as tip #1. We have an estimated combined savings of 50k by Supercharging instead of paying for gas (California gas is expensive) and oil changes.
I plan on continuing almost exclusively Supercharging going forward as it saves over 5k annually and should I need to replace the battery one day, the money saved has already more than covered the cost many times over.
Again, it’s rarely charged beyond 80% and seldomly sees SOC’s below 30%, and if it does, it’s promptly charged shortly afterwards. The SOC rarely falls outside of 30-80%, and has only been charged to 100% twice in its lifetime, once back in 2018, and again just a couple months ago with the sole purpose to see where the battery’s capacity was currently at. I think 90% capacity is more than acceptable given it’s almost always has been Supercharged for the past 9 years, with an avg of 16,700 miles driven annually.
I plan on driving this at least another 150k for another 9 years and save another est. 50k for total of 100k saved over nearly two decades of driving, pending some act of God or collision doesn’t take it out of commission first. As long as it continues to be grandfathered with unlimited free Supercharging, I can’t see any reason I’d stop driving this car. Heck, I’d likely give it to one of my children if it’s still going and get to the point where I’m too old to drive one day. You just can’t beat the value of free fuel for the life of the car. If this car ever did meet it’s demise in a non-repairable collision, I’d easily buy another older Tesla that has been grandfathered into free charging for life.
For those who have unlimited supercharging or frequently Supercharge regardless, heeding the 30-80% SOC is wise advice for those who want to get the most longevity from their cobalt-based pack.
But the 2014 had a different battery chemistry, now for Model 3 LR and Performance and Model Y they use Nickel/Cobalt. So supercharging those batteries probably won’t have the same results as you guys did
I see you didn’t say over using a supercharger. I heard someone say always using a supercharger can damage your battery. is this true?
Yep…was just trying to decide on rim protection and this put my decision right over the top 👍
What is rim protection? Can you be specific please? Thank you in advance
@Andrea Martone rim protection is essentially covers or barriers that click onto a preexisting wheel rim. It juts out slightly from the rim and provides a buffer. This way, like mentioned in the video, instead of getting road rash on the wheel, the rim protector takes the damage leaving the wheel itself clean and not scuffed.
I have experienced #5
I got paint from Amazon and sanded the rim myself. It did the job and the paint matches very well
My question is how hard is it to stay off the curb? I've been driving since I was 16 and I'm 48 now and I've only every curbbed 1 set of wheels.
@@graffiti73 just depends on where you drive, imo. I drive Uber in the city and occasionally touch the curb cuz they're everywhere lol. I do it far less now compared to 4 years ago but it still occasionally happens.
Warranty voided! 😆😆😆(just kidding)
@@graffiti73 You probably don't have a spouse.
The rims should come pre scraped.
I don't really use autopilot because it's not assertive enough to drive where I live. I don't think it's competent enough to handle weavers, or make quick lane changes in case someone turns left at an intersection without a dedicated turn lane. But I also bought a camera cover for the interior camera because I'm not comfortable with being monitored.
I used Auto Pilot a lot during my 5,500+ mile road trip (Sacramento > Louisville > Sacramento) last month.
Along with the charging stops (during which I’d get out and have a little walkabout), Auto Pilot helped me arrive at my destination feeling relaxed.
My average daily drive was ~450 miles. Even my longer driving days (650+ miles) were made much more comfortable by Auto Pilot.
As Jim Morrison says, “Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.” Good advice when using (or not using) Auto Pilot!
Does your car have “auto pilot”…?
@@TheDust19 Yes.
@Ernest Z ...was more sarcasm to be honest, you have 4x very short sentences, you mentioned 4x about you having auto pilot, lol.
Hello, how was you’re experience charging on the road? Long, was it easy to find stations, affordable?
@@othersbyuri The whole experience was terrific! The car’s route planning made navigating to superchargers was a snap, the car preconditioned the battery ahead of charging to maximize recharge speed, and the superchargers were up and running,m. For the ten days of driving through urban and rural, rush hour or night… I only had one charger I had to wait to get plugged in. And that was a ten minute wait at a station that only had a handful of stalls.
As for the cost, it was much less to supercharge than a comparable ICE vehicle using gasoline (petro).
Other road trips I’ve been on since have had similar experiences.
Excellent video! In CA DMV requires lights on when wipers are activated, most common when rain starts and wipers come on automatically. Unfortunately, they don’t and only when you go to Controls and Lights. Voice command is not available and no easy found button on screen. This is a big safety, and driving law issue. Do you agree and how to get Tesla attention for software upgrade?
Also. Do not install aftermarket door puddle lamps. It will mess with your window dropping when you open the door.
I haven't seen that, I installed 3rd party puddle lights that shine the Tesla emblem on ground. Looks very classy at night. In 2 years, no interference with windows.
I would appreciate a video about shopping for and checking out a used Tesla, say, a Model 3 or Y. What are things to be aware of? For instance, does the manufacturer's warranty transfer (in general or for a specific car)? Does the software ownership transfer and will the car continue to receive updates, etc. Does the seller matter? - e.g., Tesla itself, Hertz, a used car lot, a private individual? What about sales and property taxes or insurance (Tesla or other)? How to reset the Tesla App?
at 12:10 I can still read the part you blurred out lol "Per our phone conversation following your model Y being towed our service center due to fluid leaking and multiple alerts present"
“Motorized front trunk” on all vehicles. Problem solved
Model S needs to reflect the Mode X. All motorized moving parts. It’s an advanced EV Hello
If You want Teslas to be even more expensive then yeah... Sure...
3:25 The recommendation to charge to 100%, if your car has LFP battery technology, seems to completely disregard the regenerative braking issue. LFP or not, overcharging is not good for the batteries so regen would have to be auto turned off just like in Tesla's using the older tech.
I was wondering the same thing. This official Tesla recommendation of charging to 100% for lfp batteries conflicts with the lack of efficiency gains due to regen. What to do then? Charge only once a week to 100% or maybe regen loss is only in the first few minutes of driving when it is really 100%?
Probably has some buffer over 100%, just as it has buffer under 0%
it seems just about everything relates to the warranty. Yesterday I visited a Tesla showroom for the first time and the car salesman warned me about 3 or 4 times about Tesla not being responsible for this or that. And that was just while he was showing me the car configurator, not because of questions I asked him. I never had this experience before with other brands but I didn't pay attention to it until I now saw you mention it over and over again. Whenever a manufacturer is trying to wave away his responsibilities, it kind of puts doubt in my mind, it's as if they expect their product to fail. It's something to think about when making my decision.
Would like you to do a video on towing and phantom braking. I have a '21 model 3 Long range. I had u-haul install a tow package and pulling a trailer (
Great show, Ryan! Thanks!
Since we bought our 2020 Model Y, I have been driving more and noticing that I wish the driver's sun visor would work in two directions---both forward and to the left side simultaneously. This would be very helpful when driving on a winding road into the sunset. Peace
This is a problem that was solved a long time ago. My 1987 Ford Taurus had essentially two sun visors on the driver side. The main visor could swing to the side window and then a second visor could fold down to shade the front. I don't know why more vehicles don't have this feature.
@@brownro214 Agreed, I had the same on my 93 Pontiac Bonneville. All cars should have that.
Have ghost upgrade and I only have like 1 upgrade a year that not safe to download without updating the module as well as if your tesla were to need to go to tesla service, install and uninstall only takes about 5 min. Ghost upgrade definitely worth it, no regrets. Had it for about 3 years now
Once again, thanks for your expertise Ryan. I've lowered my charging threshold from 85% to 80%. I want to take good care of Scarlett.
Depends on the year right? Those tweets are old, the new battery wants 100% at least once a week and a constant charge when not in use if you can.. idk if that was mentioned in the video, can't watch a 20 min vid lol
@@DamienEarth that’s for the rwd only with the LFP pack
Picked up model 3 lr yesterday. The windows do go down now on the front doors when using the manual release.
Thanks to you I Finally got my 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and loving it.
I trick my autopilot 1 on my 15 model S because if I’m on autopilot, hands on the wheel, but i rest my arm on the arm rests it thinks I’m not there. On long straight roads in Nebraska it can make driving uncomfortable if I can’t rest my arms on anything while autopilot is engaged.
I gave my model 3 hire car wheel rash after 8 days of driving. Model 3 has a really wide turning circle 🔵 in opinion. Really annoying, wish the tire would hit not the rim. If leaving an electric car for over two months , any tips ?
I love my alloy gators, no curb rash and costs less than one rim repair
Superb video, Ryan! Extremely valuable info for all Tesla (and other EUV) owners. I also enjoy your tight editing and crisp presentation. You set a standard that many presenters on UA-cam could learn from.
Yes sir. He is very good. Thanks for speaking my mind!😏
Do you think adding the rear entertainment would void any type of warranty?
Still waiting for my 98 avalon to break. No issue for over 4 years and paid $1,750 for it. Kept mint condition by an elderly couple
Will get a model 3 when it dies so all this is useful info for later
I don't understand people that praise their 3 decades old cars in Tesla videos, I've seen this a lot. Stop comparing a junk with a new car that's full of technology. You have ZERO safety in those cars, watch videos of how weak the steel is in an old car and then you'll reconsider
You can drive that Avalon forever, it'll never break 😅
Hope you have patience, that Avalon may die at 400k miles lol
@jequitygroup4108 well I accidentally put 15k on mods.. a bit more fun now 😄
@slimconfucius Thanks! Does breaks chances with some girls, though..
I use my Model 3 for Uber and Lyft, so I always have people in the back seat that don't know how to open the door. I am currently looking for a way to install a micro-switch on the emergency release handle such that it triggers the "normal" door opening switch if pulled. If there's power, it opens just fine, no harm done, and if there's no power, it still opens!
Has anyone had issues with how easy the front window chips? Any recommendations on a repair kit?
I got hit by a rock 2 weeks into my new 2021 Y. Rock hit the bottom drivers side. The crack went immediately. Replacement. Then I got hit again in the drivers side at the top, not replaced yet. Don't want to have my insurance go up. Will wait till it sends a crack. It doesn't effect my vision.
It's so nice to have a car company that gives you tips on maintaining your car so much so they make program alterations and notifications in the car itself. That's good engineering from a company with a leader who cares about their customers and not their own profit margins only.
2018 LR RWD Model 3 Tesla tech verified I have 2% degradation at 52k miles. I always keep the car at 60% daily and only hit 100% for trips and only have it at 100% for less than an hour. It is difficult for newbies for sure especially if they don't know anything. Great videos as usual Ryan!!
What about supercharging?
2:20 I don't understand why having a fully charged battery should require you to use friction brakes. In those cases the motor can apply reverse torque, and should do so automatically, without you even thinking about it.
Thanks. I will now charge my tesla to 80% vs. the 90% I was doing with my two month old Model 3 LR. I really have not yet gone below about 50% anyhow.
Got a curb rash on the right side wheels of my model X. Good to know it's common for Tesla's. Now being very carefully in parking lots. Nice Job explaining in detail. Thanks !
This is not a common thing for teslas... this is common on any vehicle with people that arent the best drivers....
@@RafalDelano Off course one does not have to be a genius to know this. I pointed it out as it happened to me and so did Ryan. I don’t use FSD in parking lots as I’ve heard anecdotally the turns in tight spots can cause a rash. Love my Tesla !
When I leave it around 50% the phantom drain is negligible sometimes there are days where percentage is not changing(even MCU energy saver is off).
Glad you mentioned LFP batteries.
i put the LED lighted, self presenting door handle kit with soft-close feature and its amazing!
Wouldn't that void warranty?
I just drove my brand new M3LR from Melbourne to Brisbane and back, over 4000Km, car was fantastic and FSD takes all the work out of it so I was able to easily drive 8 hours each day. Sadly my wife gave me the worst case of curb rash ever, that will be expensive to fix.
My 24 MYLR rolls the window down a bit when the manual release is used. Features been added for this year.
What I'd love to see on a tesla is the ability to dynamically limit speed based on speeds I set. In small UK villages and windy roads where there is limited line markings on the road (let alone no curbs and cars parked on the roadside, half into the road) setting the car to drive at 30mph in autopilot just doesn't work - there's too many obstacles and it keep slamming on the brakes. I'd like manual control to drive "up to" 30mph, but not exceeding - likewise up to any speed I decide to set, so I don't have to worry whether I'm exceeding a speed limit while I'm keeping my eyes on the road for hazards.
The same happens here in France. I set the cruise control to 30, 50 or 70, and it slams the brakes on for random reasons. If you have found the solution to this, please let me know (I'm sure there is one, but there are so many options that I haven't had the chance to test them all).
What about improper towing?
Don't do it
Can you make a video on repairing (oooops!) "rim rash" from mis judging a curb? Love your channel!
I have a 2022 Model 3 and had a message on the touch screen to charge to 100% once a week. Being retired, with low miles (car), I could feasibly go 2 or 3 weeks without 'having' to charge. Whoops, finally see you covered it @3:09.
With Autopilot - When I drive with my hands at 10:00 and 2:00 (correct position), I'm *constantly* getting warnings to apply pressure. I have to jerk the steering wheel to prove I'm driving. Apparently, my hands balance each other out? So, I only use 1 hand, draped over the steering wheel opening.
Interesting presentation, but it did not address my MAJOR concern. With recent Hurricanes and flooding. Is it safe to drive through deep water, where the battery is likely to get wet? How deep?
Do you think the premium audio upgrades are potentially risky for the warranty?
yes, tapping into 12v directly will be noticed by computer
@@darekmistrz4364 I guess more specifically I'm talking about the harnesses that enables unused speakers
@@TechProGabe I have seen that one. I think this one might be good, I would personally unplug it before any service to the car, but overall this one is on safer side.
Ryan the optimum SOC range for lifetime varies by Li-ion manufacturer and is not universal to all Li-ion. Some like sitting at high SOC, some like sitting in the middle, some like sitting at low SOC. I personally tested over 13 commercial Li-ion manufacturers between 2014-2020 and created a completely new test program targeting sensitivity to certain SOC ranges and saw results all over the map. Tesla’s 1st Gen 2170s were different than 2nd Gen. I’d expect 4680s to be different yet again. Also determined by other factors such as resistances and the heat-dispersion capability of the cell, of which the 4680 should be exceptional.
Will installing a HUDWAY HUD, Void the warranty?
Does installing DIY ambient lights in a new model Y void the warranty also?
Adding heads up display will it void the warranty.?
So what’s the tip for Tesla model y when your on a trip not using the vehicle? Do charge it or leave it un charge?
You missed the garage door icon ... can it be moved to someplace more convenient?
I have the ghost module and I love it, definitely recommend
I use an elastic band around my interior door handle and it loops around my steering wheel and uses caribiner clips to latch/unlatch.
It’s perfect for long straight drives through the desert and I play my switch or read a book.
I still pay attention to the road and anytime there are multiple cars around me I will be ready to take control, but it’s pretty fantastic….
Is it unsafe? Not anymore unsafe than a screaming baby in my car….
Can you pl add guidelines for fixing flat tire. I heard you can’t use regular jack and don’t use donut.
I'm watching this as I improperly use autopilot.
Thanks for the great content!
The tesla jailbreaking thing is so cool. Imagine the EV tunes that will come out over the next few years unlocking more performance on softlocked cars
Great video. Can you address why the windshield wipers come on randomly sometimes with no sign of rain?
Furthermore we have experienced sudden braking on an open road while on cruise control???
Question with a LFP battery if you charge it 100% all the time you won't be able to use one foot driver yes or no?
The frunk getting damaged from slamming/putting pressure on the front lid tells me it's a bad design.
Porsche 911 same way for a long time.
Read the owner’s manual
@@petriestew exactly. agree
How about this. Get rid of self presenting door handles and spend that money used on 4 motors on a single motor that will close the hood when you lower it.
Useful video. I have to say that I have been recharging my 2015 LEAF in the worst way possible, some of the time. I regularly drain it down to zero and then recharge it back up to 100%, and then keep it there for 8 hours or overnight. None of this is because I want to or am trying to damage the battery, but because of necessity and because the UI for the LEAF is horrible. There may be an app, but it was so terrible I couldn't sign in even once when I first got the car. Average battery degradation though. 68K miles and down 1 bar. 🤷♂️
Great video for those that did NOT look at the training videos provided by Tesla (for some of the tips). Letting your battery go down to 0% seems just plain stupid and again points back to people not watching the training videos.
I have a Model Y, is it ok to install a door edge strip or guard?
Does anyone have a link to NHTSA accident data such as presented in this video (Q4 2021). I'd like to see the current stats. In my experience, supervising the Tesla FSD is like sitting in on a masterclass of driving best practices.
Can adding "Motorized front trunk" void my warranty on my 2022 model Y?
so the listed range then is false because you never get to utilize the max charging capacity?
Less than 100 miles and I curb rashed a wheel... i blame the bank drive through lane for having the right side median longer than the left.
If you have a problem (flat tire or running battery too low to reach a charging station) on the road and use AAA service will that be a problem? Secondly, if your wife's ICE car needed a jump start is that supported under warranty using your Tesla?
14:08 - I know some of you are thinking this is the least intelligent idea for a car accessory imaginable, but I will raise you one available from many Corvette-specific modification sites: a seatbelt defeat (clip that goes into the receiver so that you don't have to wear your seatbelt) with a built in bottle opener.
Is there a basic model where there are no electronic features. A mechanical speedometer, manual locks, manual windows, manual radio, no touch screen, manual steering (non electric)? 1:58
For the new Lithium battery Tesla recommends charging to 100% all the time, is that correct?
What'snot clear to me is if I should wait until battery gets to 20-30% before charging (to let battery charge to cycle), or just charge overnight every night to 80-90% no matter what charge level is? Originally Tesla reps said just to keep topping it of to 90 even if you drove only say 30 miles in a given day. Last guy at delivery said oh no don't charge until it gets to 20-30%.
We don't have (yet) level 2 and use trickle. Drive about 25 miles one way (plus incidental mileage). Not topping of daily means toward the end of the week we may not have enough charge.
So clear on not charging past 90% on daily basis. But not clear on recharge levels and charging frequency. Can you clarify on that?
Thank you for this. I have a 3 and live in Palm Springs but drive to LA for work. So I must charge to 100% each week. Guess I need a new car
I just start renting a model 3 from Hertz And the amount of road rash on wheels is just astonished. I do this for Uber as they have a program in place to get people into E v's within Incentive
i agree what you say about trying to override the auto pilot alert system, don't do it. Auto Pilot is just a fancier Cruise Control. With Cruise Control in gas cars, we still always had our hands on the wheel and stayed alert for any problems on the road. I felt it was a great way to take my feet off the pedals and relax my legs on long stretches of Roads.
Auto Pilot is the same thing except it will also auto navigate the road lane you are in, as long as the roads are clearly marked. I still put my hands or one hand on the wheel and stay alert at all times. Auto Pilot is nice, but it is not 100% self drive where you can sit back and read a news paper going down a freeway. I really like the proper distancing feature of Auto Pilot, but also be alert on this feature not doing what it should.
Last, With Auto Pilot enabled, Beware of possible "Phantom Braking" where the vehicle for some unknown reason senses something that is not there but tries to slow down. Be prepared to respond and take over and pay attention to anyone that may be close behind you.
I did not get the auto lane changing addon (EAP) and felt it is not worth the 6,000 dollars to have it. Also I would never use Auto Park and Summons features for what I do in my driving.
16:53 Mine is 2023 Tesla Model Y.
What kind of battery pack of my tesla ? Do i need to charge 80% or 100% ?
Thank you
To determine if your Tesla has an LFP battery, navigate to Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information on your Tesla's touchscreen. If you see “High Voltage Battery type: Lithium Iron Phosphate” listed, your Tesla has a LFP battery.
Great video sir!!! P.S. I would add that, setting the Autopilot speed too high can cause it to steer out off its lane. This happens to me mainly in parkways, if the speed limit is 55 setting it to 70 is a problem in certain curves specially when there's a hill. Sometimes it slows down but other times it goes over the lane and could hit the shoulder if you don't take control. I only increase the speed 10mph+ above the speed limit in large interstate highways... The fact ppl know when NOT to use Autopilot makes me wonder how valuable are the safety stats Tesla publishes. 🤷♂️
Agreed, my usual local highways don’t have very many curves so I never noticed. Went on a roadtrip to LA where the route curves a lot in some areas, and at the max Autopilot speed of 85 mph, the car did not stay in the lane at all and actually went either into the shoulder or the next lane…was very scary and I ended up disabling AP when a curve came up because of how little effort it made at staying in the lane.
@@vijayraveendran9075 85 is a high on curvy highways.
@@StefanSteinerWA Agree... Maybe it should display a warning.
Weird, my m3 won't let me go higher than the mandated km at lower speeds. Only once you're at 100 km/h or 60 mph will it let me cruise at at the maximum 150 km/h, something I always accepted as a very logical safety issue.
@@Daergarz I've noticed that in some local streets that have 30 or 45 mph speed limit.
What are the rims/tyres that can be seen at 11:55? Definitely not the same dimensions as the original ones! What were they for?