Annual Tesla service - complete overview
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- Опубліковано 29 гру 2022
- Here we perform our complete annual Tesla maintenance service on a Model 3 LR. There are common misconceptions and these do require maintenance.
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I have a Model Y for last 2+ years, got it when it was relatively cheap. Apart from tires, I have added windshield wiper fluid and changed the cabin air filter every year. That's it. Our previous car was a V8 SUV that on avg did 16mpg, with Tesla we have had no issues, 46k+ trouble free miles and counting.
You really should get the brake service done once a year too. Tesla charged us 75 bucks, but you can do it yourself if you want. Just keeps your brakes from seizing up. They don't get used because of regen, and they can get rusted and seized from not using them.
@@tysonkauth7232 So just use the brake. I have used it many times on my model Y.
While I’m not convinced that all the service that was performed was necessary, I do thank you for an interesting and informative video. Well done! 👍🏼
Actually way more was done than is actually needed for a model 3 annual service
It's not necessary at all....... UNTIL YOUR CAR EXPLODES!!!!...... If I owned a Tesla I would be going over ten years without taking it in for maintenance smelly mildew interior and all.
@@michaelcornejo331 And what is needed?
@@Xanthopteryx Nothing is really needed. The cabin air filter can be replaced (like on any car) if it ever starts to smell and the wiper blades can be replaced when they get worn down. But that's really all you need to do besides potentially a tire rotation if you have uneven tire wear.
@@keco185 Nothing is really needed on an ICE car too, if you look at it that way.
Awesome video 👍
Wow great video! Learned a lot 😊
This was very informative.
Interesting stuff, subscribed and hello from Australia :-)
Nice job bro!
Very professional 💯
A1 service
Thanks 👍
Good work
As a previous Tesla technician years ago I can verify and tell you that Tesla did not use "special lifting pads" to raise customers vehicles. Only time pads were used is when HV battery replacements were performed.
Nice car that you got there
Per ChatGTP for my 2021 Model Y
Tesla has not provided a specific maintenance schedule for the 2021 Model Y as their vehicles generally require minimal routine maintenance. However, some general service recommendations for Tesla vehicles include:
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Alignment: Rotate and balance your tires every 10,000 to 12,000 miles or as needed. Check the alignment if you notice uneven tire wear or the vehicle pulling to one side.
Brake Fluid Replacement: Replace the brake fluid every 2 years or as specified by Tesla.
Battery Coolant Replacement: For the Model Y, it is recommended to replace the battery coolant every 4 years for the Standard Range variant and every 5 years for the Long Range and Performance variants. Replace it sooner if you notice any issues with the battery temperature or cooling system.
High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter Replacement: If your Model Y is equipped with a HEPA filter, replace it every 3 years.
Air Conditioning Service: For the Model Y, service the air conditioning system every 2 years for the Standard Range variant and every 4 years for the Long Range and Performance variants.
High Voltage Battery: The high voltage battery in the Model Y has a warranty of 8 years or a specific mileage limit, depending on the variant. There is no regular maintenance required for the battery, but you should monitor its performance and consult Tesla Service if you notice any issues.
Remember to always consult your Tesla Model Y owner's manual or contact Tesla Service for the most accurate and up-to-date maintenance information.
Best car ever. I have a 2019 and knock on wood it’s been super dependable. Only one set of tires replaced, wipers, and in cabin filter.
Can’t say enough positive things about this car. I would purchase another one.
What was the cost for replacement of these items?
@@skandolust2927 just tires ran about $1267 from Tire Rack (PIRELLI P ZERO ALL SEASON) and actual install from Tesla ran about $294 which included a battery health check. Wiper blades were $50 and in-cabin filters were about $40 total (there are two that one needs). With the in-cabin you also need the following item to wash out dirt/debris (Lubegard 96030 Kool-It Evaporator and Heater Foam Cleaner) that will run you $14 on Amazon. Keep in mind the in cabin is replaced ever two years along with wipers depending where you live. Other than that windshield wiper fluid again from Amazon or local autocrats $20. My total out of pocket for the 3 1/2 years has been under $2000. This does not include charging or PPF and/or ceramic coating that's more on a personal preference.
If you're looking to purchase one I say go for it. You'll never go back to using an ICE car having to purchase Dino-juice. I trickle charge at home nothing fancy. I get free charging at work so yea.....I'm pretty happy. I hope I answered your questions and some.
Very informative. Thanks
Very informative. Thanks
Very informative. Thanks
Awesome man! Where are you located and how much does that service cost for a Model Y lr?
Without any additional parts needed? How much is an annual servicing that you showed in this video?
Only service you need is tire rotation and to change air cabin filter. On my second Tesla never had a problem.
Tires ? We have 67000 km on our tires, still going and my wife is always saying you don’t need to step on it that hard. Sorry to much fun.
So I disagree that Tesla go through tires, but I’m happy to see other people servicing Tesla good job.
"That's the stuff that you are breathing in". Do you understand what a filter does? The dust in the filter is explicitly what you are NOT breathing in. That's the whole point.
I just did my front brakes. People say back caliper pins don’t need cleaning if they’re still bouncy. I’m going to be doing those next weekend. I plan on taking pins out to clean and re lube.
Not using brakes is almost just as bad as always using them (not really )
What does the service cost?
Cabin air filters are every 1-2years as needed, depends, recommended 2yrs. Wipers as needed. Rotations are every 6250miles or when >2/32" difference front/rear... YMMV, that is 6mos for most people, 1year rotations is too long. Alignments every year seems overkill, but... if you can afford it, and especially if rotation crew sees uneven wear, good idea. Didn't know it was so involved doing alignment w/ weights etc!
Brake cleaning/lube is as noted, primarily only for salted winter roads etc., but given they are never used w/ regen, good to check/exercise them periodically.
Do NOT touch/change the drive unit oil filter. That is likely lifetime item, or only when Tesla says to. I would NOT want to risk the drive unit warranty...
I do most of these tasks myself, very easy car to maintain on your own. Nice video though.
You can do your own alignment??
@@JV-py3lgyes lots of people do
@@hayden8693 wow I’m impressed. 👌
@@JV-py3lg you just need the equipment and be handy enough to learn from UA-cam videos/internet
@@hayden8693 Those are really really expensive.
Great video and reminder for Tesla owners that some maintenance is required.
How much would all that cost to get done
I have been getting over 28,000 miles per set of tires EASILY - NO ROTATION… and still very legal tread depth. 🤔🙏🌏👍👍👍
I wonder if wheel bearing checks are needed every other year or so, especially because you don't really need a brake job like a regular car when checking, replacing or re-greasing the wheel bearings would normally be done.
You hear when a bearing goes out. Besides that, i have only had ICE cars. My previous Mazda 6, i never replaced the front brakes (120.000 km - died in a car crash sadly). The rear i replaced because of... it was rusted stuck totally (Swedish climate = Rust, rust, rust, rust and some rust). My Volvo V90 now i have never replaced, 70.000 km. There is a lot left so probably not before 150.000 km.
Is there similar attention to detail shop in southern CA?
Good useful information. Can you tell us what Tesla recommends with regard to servicing the drive unit and filter(s)? Thanks.
They removed drive unit maintenance from official sources, they had it when it was initially released. Search drive unit failure and you’d be very surprised. All these car manufacturers, all they care about is the low cost of ownership in JD Power, they don’t care as long as car lasts till the warranty
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 BS If a drive unit has to be replaced because the filter NEEDED to be replaced on a regular basis, Tesla would be paying millions in warranty repairs. Since Tesla does not require the filters be replaced, they can't blame the non-replacement for a damaged driver unit.
No leaking radiator? Spark plugs? No engine overheat like my Fords??? Slipping tranny??? I’m sold 🎉
My 2015 SHO has been trouble free. Maybe it’s not the car, it’s the driver.😂
does model Y need to change motor oil and filter as well. what oil filter it is? Thanks.
what is the cost for all these services?
How much would that service cost assuming all parts are fine and don’t need to be replaced
Am I the only one paying attention when he said Teslas have oil filters?
How much do you charge for this type of maintenance service?
Hi I have the the message Parking sensor maybe obstructed clean the sensors or ensure proper in installation after they wrap my car pink color; how can I fix that problem
Do not change that oil filter or oil in that drive unit. You will be out of a car for a few months because the fluid is never in the stores.
Absolutely. Make sure you have the fluid and filter on hand
Do you change engine oil before buying the new oil and a filter? ......
@@tm68669 I work dealer life. It will be a cold day in hell if we don't have the filter available for a non appointment style service. As for the Tesla or any manufacturer of that matter. If there is no published interval for the filter it is life of vehicle and there will be limited stock because of that.
I have a 2020 model 3 sr plus about 30 k and I have never had service yet beside new 12v they installed in my driveway with mobile service... u think I need something checked?
Yes. At the very least get the tires rotated
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 Maybe the cabin air filters too.
@@marcbee1234
You can do the filter service yourself.
Yeah Cabin filter needs done and I did get new 20 inch wheels with new tires around 15k miles I forgot about that one.
Anywhere know where I can go in SoCal to get the drive unit system maintenance?
Model 3 long range tire rotation is it only front to back?
Wow a shop that actually uses a torque wrench. I'm shocked. Shocked I tell you.
I work at this shop and if we remove anything that’s torque specific we absolutely torque them to specs
Every shop I’ve ever seen uses a torque wrench
@@hayden8693 haha good one
@@Nessal83 no I’m serious but I’m in Canada and it’s the law to use one
Sir your tesla is ready, that will be 1500 please
How much does a typical service cost?
Do Teslas notify you when it’s time to perform service like every other car made after 1995? I’ve had my Model 3 for more than 3 years and it close to 40k miles. Never seen a message saying that service is due. I’ve never performed any service other than replacing the tires at 32k miles (never rotated, my bad). I replaced the cabin filters with non-Tesla ones after a year due to a mildew like odor. Other than that, I’ve had zero issues with the car. I feel that if the car needed service, it should tell you.
Watch my newest video. For the car to alert you about service will go against teslas marketing of 0 maintenance. In order to find maintenance info, you have to read the tesla manual that no one reads. Here is something from a daily check in tesla manual “Look for abnormal fluid deposits underneath Model 3 that might indicate a leak. It is normal for a small pool of water to form (caused by the air conditioning system’s dehumidifying process).”
Recent car updates added a feature that compares tire rotation speeds, and if different, will flag for unusual tire wear and suggest a rotation. Otherwise, no it doesn't do any reminders, it would be nice to remind each 6250mi etc for rotations. It will notify you if the wiper fluid or others are low, or other items have problems, including (early cars) 12v battery seems unhealthy (not always in time.)
Cabin air filters, really is per smell test :) 1-2years as needed.
@@cgamiga You don't need to. This dude is shoveling shit and charging people for it. Teslas don't need maintenance
@@micci123456789😂😂😂
Never heard anyone ask if regen-breaking puts long term stress on the electric motors. What say you?
How much does this service cost for a model 3?
1st time I ever seen a wheel alinement tool that clamps onto the tire instead of the rim….how is that accurate exactly?
Much more accurate, less room for error. Those rim clamps are things of past. If you don’t push those things all the way, it’s not accurate at all and some tires have no clearance between rom and tire
Bro you gotta put something down on the seat before stacking all that weight on the leather
Thanks. We have actually been using this system for a while as some European cars need weights as well and we haven’t damaged or stained a seat using this method. We will look into making the extra precaution
Your dirty butt does more harm to the crappy leather in a Tesla.
I am planing to buy the Model Y very soon, just wonder what is yearly maintenance services fee costs?. Thank you
Save time and money. Although vid is interesting and I appreciate it, nothing shown is needed.
I have one and I comply with all Tesla recommended services:
Rotate tires every 6,000 miles,
I am not counting adding windshield cleaning fluid though.
If you live in relatively harsh conditions, salt on roads, very muddy, etc should you do more? yes. Is it required to maintain a warranty? No
What is the quality of that filter?
Personally I've found the factory cabin airfilters to be the best. Wasn't happy with the ones on amazon.
can the weights be on the floor instead of the seat?? What does this service cost?
Do you sit on the floor or the seat when you’re driving? If you’re going through the effort to do a proper alignment using weights, then weight distribution is also necessary. … so the weight needs to go in the seat.
@@dustinmeier9753 just afraid it will damage the seat
@@jonphanspromotions we use sand bags and it won’t damage the seat. We like to replicate someone sitting in the seat
I can tell you are very analytical and would be a very good at analytical science. To mention calibrating your torque wrench is a detail I can appreciate
I have my Model S for 4 years and >80K miles. I never bring my car for maintenance.
2018 Model 3 with a winter/summer tire swap every year. Only other maintenance is wiper fluid and cabin air filter (terrible filter position).
Nice vid! Thanks for the information- subscribed!
op, why not bring it for maintenance? there is like 5000 dollars worth of maintenance to do on your Model S. lmfao
Remind me not buying your car second hand.
Annual service? I have not serviced mine for 3 yrs. Sounds like it's just wheel service.
This is what the manual says :
Clean and lubricate brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during winter
Change cabin filter every 2 years
Don't waste your money folks
Curious how it’s a waste to do something the manual recommends? Also research car companies, they only care about achieving JD Powers low cost of ownership. Maintenance intervals aren’t made by engineers, they’re made by marketers. “Lifetime” fluid is 100k miles typically
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 No it is not 100K...ridiculous comment.
@@barryccollyer2429there’s no such thing as lifetime fluid
@@JV-py3lgyes there is. I’ve had multiple vehicles for 300k+ miles and the lifetime fluid lasted the lifetime
What fluid is the filter filtering??
There are reduction gears between electric motors and differential that have to be lubricated.
where are they located?
Durham NC
How much for this service? Where is your shop?
Same question here. Thank You
how much is the service?
Definitely depend on the area and shop you choose so definitely call the shop near you
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 How much did it cost for you
how much is a tesla service?
I'm in central Florida, do you have a service center, nearby?
I’m sorry we are in Durham NC. I’m sure there are shops near you that will do these services correctly. High end euro shops would be my best bet
How much for this service?
I've scheduled a routine 20K Km brake system checkup. Surprisingly (to me) Tesla appt. sending a mobile serviceman to my house. What the....?
First service on my BMW i4 is two years.
And would likely cost double of what it costs every other car.
How much does it cost for the annual service?
Million dollar question. End of the day it would be fair to charge a bit more than the average for non telsa with the extra time (unbolting, adding weights). Whatever you assume is fair for ICE vehicle maybe add 20% for the time?
How much?
My 2015 Ford Taurus SHO has only had a transmission fluid and cooling system flush. That’s it. Sounds like Teslas require more maintenance. I guess that is progress🤣
Here is a general maintenance schedule for the Ford Taurus SHO:
Oil Change: Typically, you should change the synthetic engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
Tire Rotation: Rotate your tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles to ensure even tire wear.
Brake Inspection: Inspect the brake pads, rotors, and fluid at least once a year or during each oil change.
Coolant Replacement: Replace the engine coolant approximately every 30,000 miles or according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
Transmission Fluid: Replace the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles or as per the manufacturer's recommendation.
Air Filter: Inspect the engine air filter every 15,000 miles and replace it if necessary. The cabin air filter should also be checked and replaced as needed, typically every 30,000 miles.
Spark Plugs: Inspect and replace spark plugs as needed, usually every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on the type of spark plugs installed.
Belts and Hoses: Inspect belts and hoses regularly for signs of wear or damage. Replace them as needed.
Battery: Regularly inspect the battery for corrosion, loose connections, or damage. Replace the battery every 3 to 5 years or as needed.
How much would a service like that cost? I thought the only maintenance required on a Tesla was to fill up the washer bottle.
There’s no need for this service. It’s a money grab
@@hayden8693 What did you think they did that was unnecessary?
@@brendanpells912 my yearly service at Tesla costs $201 Canadian. This service they performed costs $589 USD so like $730 canadian
@@hayden8693 I just had my Hyundai i30 diesel serviced, cost £99. Service interval 2 years or 20,000 miles. That's at local Hyundai dealer.
@@brendanpells912 ya that’s good
I never had any real problem with the pins on the brake caliper. The problem is that the piston gets stuck because of rust and/or that the pads get stuck because of the rust. Living in Sweden and my brakes looks like shit already after one year. Wet, cold, salt and shit. Everything rusts.
Also funny to see this because "Tesla, no need for service!" and then all this. Because, it is a car, and cars needs service. And that alignment, i have never had my Volvo on alignment. You can just check the tires and you will see if it out and needs a fix.
Service? You mean brake pads, cabin filters and wiper blades? All that can be done in 30 mins in my garage lmao
Awesome! What about a wheel alignment and tire rotation?
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 A car would need a wheel alignment and the tires rotated once every 3-5 years. Firestone would do it. It’s a tire shop.
@@PB0Y1834 from Tesla service manual “Rotate tires every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or greater, whichever comes first.” Honestly with alignments, it would also depend what part of the country. If you’re in a place where roads are riddled with potholes, you want to do it way more often than 3-5 years. Never heard that interval for alignments by any professional in this industry
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 I’ve never heard a professional call a cabin filter and wiper blades change a “service”. Tires don’t wear out in less than 3 years. Or 12,000 miles in a year.
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 definitely doesn’t cost $500 plus for a wheel alignment and tires rotated.
totally not required annually, under normal driving conditions after 3 years some if this could be done.
So you check the tires, air filter and do a non-authorized inspection/change related to drive unit. I can only imagine what you charge for this. Do you also inspect window tint and under-coating?
They remove the door hinges and oil them and make sure they are torqued to spec. Then they removed seats and oil the vegan leather and Retorque them to spec. They also polish the metal on the Tesla with tears.
@@hayden8693 That is very important because Tesla is known of not using the correct torque to fasten stuff, like the seat. Sometimes they do not fasten it at all.
"non-authorized"?! The manufacturer have some kind of disillusioned thinking of that the car does not need service. But that is complete rubbish. The oil in the motor as an example - there is no such thing as a lifetime oil. For the manufacturer, "Lifetime" = warranty period. That's it. Change the oil in the motor at least every 100.000 km. More often if you drive harder than average person.
@@Xanthopteryx you sniffing glue?
@@hayden8693 Nope. But it seems that most Tesla fanatics do.
Unnecessary "service". Changing out tires, wipers, air filter isn't really "service". Service = taking a BMW or Mercedes or Porsche in at 10K, 25K, 50K for major / necessary stuff and those service appointments cost thousands.
ua-cam.com/video/S07Q9oLWoRk/v-deo.html new video showing brake fluid flush procedure
I thought this was going to have services costs too.
How much does it cost?
This will depend on the area and shop you choose so definitely call a shop near you
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 How much does it cost at your nearest service center for a 2021 long range Model Y as of when you’re reading this message?
For the exact cost in the Durham NC area on this vehicle it was $581 plus tax for this exact service
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 That's a very fair price to have all of that work done! I guarantee it would've cost a lot more at the Tesla service center. Probably more like $1,000.
@@reinaldomollI paid $200 Canadian for this entire service
Hey you forgot the oil change!
Teslas are more expensive to insure than many other cars because of their high repair costs, which increases the cost of collision coverage. Maintenance too.
My Tesla Model 3 out the door cost a little over $47,000 when it was all said and done. Insurance on my Model 3 (full coverage plus gap and uninsured motorist coverage) is about $180 a month. My previous car (2021 Acura RDX) cost around $48,000 when it was all said and done. The insurance on my Acura (same coverage as the model 3) cost was about $160 a month. Maybe you are getting your information from bad drivers?
@@ProXcaliber High collision repair costs make insuring electric vehicles more expensive, translating to higher premiums.
@@ProXcaliber You may qualify for cheaper car insurance by maintaining a clean driving record and using other strategies to lower your car insurance. Your age and location also impact your car insurance premium
@@xoxo3947 What I'm saying is that (at least near me or in my case) insurance is basically identical to any other car of the same value.
@@ProXcaliber So the 240$ a year difference is no big deal. Wow, you must be rich. Good for you.👍
Not a full service, you didn’t replace the brake fluid (which you can’t without access to TB3) also you’re wrong you don’t need to change the oil inside the drive unit. Even if you wanted to (even though you cannot) you must run the oil pump in order to properly fill the drive unit (which you won’t be able to do because you don’t have access to TB3) That being said just take your car to the Tesla service center
That being said, there is no such thing as a 'Tesla dealership'. Tesla sells direct and service centers are also owned and operated by Tesla employees.
Of course you should change the oil in the gearbox. You drain the oil, you fill the correctly volume in the fill plug. Done.
Why ? Not necessary
And they say, Tesla is Maintenance-Free. Its a matter of time mechanics find ways to nickel and dime customers for service. Thank you for this vlog. Watching it made me realize, there's no savings in buying a Tesla. I'll just get a gas guzzler car.
the maintenance here is the same for any car. Maybe a bit more frequent tire and brake service due to the high torque. Any car will wear and tear and need maintenance.
So, it does not need less service than a gasoline car.
All this cost $581 as stated by the video poster in another comment. This was after a year of ownership with an unknown amount of miles. And a lot of it was likely just recommended to the customer by the service shop, and not required at all.
!st impressions mean a lot to me and I guess to most people. Firstly, the cameraman picked up straight away the cleanliness of your workshop floor, I don't think it's seen a brush pushed across it in a while. Secondly, is it that cold your employees have to wear multiple items of clothing, wearing the hat and a hoodie kind of gave it away, not very professional attire for an employee from a customer's point of view? Thirdly, do you recruit directly from Kabul? That's Afghanistan for the Americans who skipped geography lessons at school? Last but not least, I presume Tesla hasn't seen this video yet? just saying 🤔
and the total bills came out to beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 20K
Lol service why?
Excellent video , i wonder what is the cost to the customer . ?
Why does the front end need aligning every year? I don’t think I’ve had to have an alignment on any car I’ve had in the last 20 years. It sounds like a money making service for Tesla that should not be needed. Unless Tesla front ends are wonky.
It's definitely a money grab, no car needs a yearly alignment.
So Teslas do require an oil change every 60K miles! 😅
Nope, it does not. Don't believe everything on UA-cam
@@jdesmo1 Yes is is very recommended to do that. It is a gear box. With high speed rotating gears. And they wear. And the oil wear. Just as oils do. You are stupid if you do not change it at least every 100.000 km. More often if you drive harder than normal people.
And total comes to $5,000
You’re not suppose to change the filter or drain the synthetic oil in the drive unit. they are lifetime, does not need servicing.
- Former Level 3 Tesla Technician
It’s lifetime, their are no intervals on it.
Many brands quote “lifetime” like bmw transmissions. Lifetime is typically 100k miles
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 Nope not with Tesla. There is no intervals on it.
Same with their coolant.
@@HOTPLATEGAMING www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/service/annual_service_inspection_checklist_en_us.pdf
This is more likely a non needed add-on to help justify the price they charge.
@@JaysGarageRaleigh1 That's just an inspection of it not servicing it. Not sure why you are doubting that there are no intervals on it.
I use to work for Service at Tesla
The tires go bald at 20,000 miles, lousy tire compound? The compound used on my head lasted 74 years.
I just did my fourth tire rotation at 25,000 miles, they still look great!
Depends on how you drive. And electric cars go through tires faster because the weigh allot more than ice cars.
You just drive like a dick
@@hayden8693 Totally agrre, you can see me on the tube.
@@2cartalkers that’s OK I drive like a dick too.
Tesla CARS CHANGE da game on EV CARS . CHEVY VLOT BEEN OUT FOR YEARS . STILL ROLLING TODAY SAW A NEW ONE ON DA ROAD LAST YR2022. Great vlog here on maintenance on Tesla 3 here. How much does this cost . One day I will get one or maybe da plaid s. Now that’s a upgrade car fast too. Omg.
this does not seem cheaper to maintain than my 2006 honda accord has been year after year. lol
I have had 3 Teslas for a long time and Tesla does NOT recommend any 1 year service - it's even in the onboard digital manual! Look it up on your Tesla screen. This is a total waste of time and money and you risk damage from removing parts from technicians with very little experience working on these cars. There is absolutely no reason to do this. Take your Tesla to Tesla centers only! Tesla does not make their profits from service! Tesla is the best and safest car in the world.
Of course they do not recommend it because that violates their disillusioned idea of that their cars do not need service. They build their marketing on that scam so then they can not recommend it of course.
And no risk of damage, of course. It is a fucking car! nothing special at all! A CAR. You know, wheels, brakes (probably from Bosh or other well known company).
There is ALL reason to do maintenance like this. And to change the oil in the motor, minimum every 100.000 km.
And Tesla is NOT the best car and NOT the safest. That is pure bullshit.
But they are best of being worst considering build quality. That at least is an achievement.
@@Xanthopteryx True. Teslas do need some service. I try to get my calipers serviced at least every 2 years. Tire rotation is a no-brainer. If your alignment is out, you need to take care of that. I use silicone wipers; they last longer than one year. Cabin filters may or may not need to be done every year; that depends on conditions. At some point, cars need dampers, joints, and bushings. Suspension doesn't last forever, particularly in a heavy car. That's certainly not a yearly job though.
@@incognitotorpedo42 Here in Sweden all wipers go bad within six to twelve months. Because of our climate, and all the shit on the roads (studded tires rip asphalt and stone particles, and some roads are graveled instead of salted, and then the cold and ice and shit on the window) spraying on the window during winter.
@@Xanthopteryx Says the person who has never owned one.
@@mikezurawski It is a car, with mediocre build quality.
Never ..........
Tesla has million miles motors so don't touch the half the stuff in this video lol
No way this is a typical service.
Pucks aren't new. It should have been used on most of the cars you service already.
They're not new, but conventional cars typically have jack points built into the frame that makes using the hydraulic jacks visually accessible. Tesla is one of the fewer manufacturers that omit this....
I’m sure u do as good or even better than Tesla service center
Wheel alingment if you dont change nothing on the steering or have an accident is just a scam.
I wager the preventative maintenance here will exceed the cost of replacement, except for the tire rotation. The value of the EV is if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The smart money will run the other way.
If you don't fix it it will break. Because... its a fucking car, just like any other car. You would be amazed by the amount of cars, including Tesla!, that fail vehicle inspection here in Sweden, already on their first inspection that is done three years after your first registered it. Yes, they fail. And Tesla is especially bad when it comes to linkages to the wheel. And the lights that are not adjusted correctly.
Some of it, maybe, but if you live where they salt the roads, I wouldn't ignore the caliper maintenance. You know they're going to ream you if you need a new caliper.
I think the point is this. If you do something that prompts service, e.g., spend a season on salted roads,or tracking your car, sure you’re going to potentially need service. However, the notion of “annual maintenance” is mostly bullsh1t. There’s nothing magical about 10,000 miles or 12 months. You’re welcome to disagree. Your money.
@@samlc7 We have annually inspections here in Sweden (three year after first registered - and you would be amazed of the number of cars that do not pass! (yes, Tesla are very far from the best car on this)), then two years after that, then every year. The problem if you do not take care of your car and they find something that is bad (they have small issues = fix to next inspection, otherwise fail - and they have large issues = fix within 30 days and come back - and in serious cases you can not even drive the car from inspection but have to have it towed), is that it will give you more headache because now you suddenly have only 30 days to fix stuff, and you have to get back for a new inspection - costing time and money.
We do all this for safety. As, said, even three years old (new!) cars fails way too much. A common problem on many of those are linkages to the wheel. And, yes, Tesla once again... They also check now if the battery is properly fitted with no loose screws and nuts. And they connect to the car computer to read fault codes, some of witch they do not care but some gives you a fail. Also, worn tires can give you a fail. And of course brakes - they are tested thoroughly on a brake testing machine. Must be good braking action and even brakes. Also the parking brake of course. An example of the brake test (using roller brake test equipment) ua-cam.com/video/UzMqEdjTN2o/v-deo.html
@@Xanthopteryx Smart ICE mechanics know that their trained skills are losing relevance as EV numbers grow, so they come up with things like this to offset lost business. Nothing wrong with that, people need to eat. Smart EV customers should look at the facts and resist giving it up due to scare tactics.
I thought Tesla needs next to nothing done.