Does TESLA Require Maintenance? Everything you need to know!

[@EverydayChris]

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[@billybobbob3003]

you forgot to mention every electric motor needs ATF/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED EACH ELECTRIC MOTOR HAS ITS OWN DRAIN/FILL THAT MEANS 1 OR 2 FILTERS NEEDING TO BE CHANGED WITH IT ALSO that means 2 if dual motor 1 if single.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

So strange with no maintenance aside from tire rotation. I wish it had a reminder. How nice is this. Great!

[@ceuser3555]

I wish they have an instrument panel for all the maintenance that needs to be done.

[@aviduser1961]

I have a 2020 Model 3. In 4 years I have had 2 maintenance appoints totaling 89.00. I had my cabin air filters replaced and my brake fluid checked. Regenerative braking means I rarely use my brakes.

[@ptech88]

Had my model 3 since 2018. I set of tires, and just had the 12 volt battery replaced and brakes cleaned. So much better than ice crap cars.

[@antonioherrera2476]

6 years was not that long ago 😂

[@MediaServiceArizona]

I have a 2017 Model x and replaced the 12 volt battery 3 times, need a gear box fluid exchange and TESLA wants to exchange the drive unit 4000 Dollars (tomorrow) , had the A/C worked on twice in the last 3 years; 2000 Dollars, I'm on my third set of tires 2500 each set, (total 7500), got new brakes 2 years ago 2000 Dollars.; had a wheel alignment for 450, my roof rubber seals for the falcon doors is completely gone....replacement is 2500 per door (have not scheduled that yet) ...let's add all that up...

[@antonioherrera2476]

@@MediaServiceArizona it’s criminal . It’s still a rich man’s car

[@nimeshpatel352]

What about wheel alignment? Do you have any link to explain this wheel alignment?

[@JW-fm2cy]

I've had my new 2022 model 3 long range since 3-10. I've only had to refill the windshield fluid once. Other than that I'm never going back to buying a ICE car again.

[@eventhusist6969]

ICE cars r just shit. Tesla's all the way

[@xenoclix]

After spending around 2 grand plus 600 in service fees in the past month i am saving for a EV. The shit that breaks and requires replacement every so often adds up over the course of 5 to 10 years.

[@MrBunny53]

Which car did you have that you had to spend 2k on repairs? ​@@xenoclix

[@xenoclix]

@@MrBunny53 Kia Sportage.

[@nobleelegantt]

Hi Chris, I didn't know you were an Irvine resident. I was shocked when I saw where I live. (Portola) I hope we meet. I started to think about buying a tesla after your camping videos with Tesla.

[@angry3055]

When a Tesla is beyond a extended warranty, how much $$$ too change a battery pack or replace one of the multiple electric motors most Tesla have? I usually drive my Honda Civics beyond 300,000 miles, currently have a Ford Maverick Hybrid.

[@EverydayChris]

so I did some research around 10-15k for a whole battery replacement =X

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

A have been driving Teslas for 5 years. No even a single service/maintainence during those years. But, the longest I have own one is 40 months. Let's see how my MYP holds up. :)

[@mele2259]

Hi Chris . How much does Tesla charge to rotate the tires ? Thanks

[@EverydayChris]

Message service but for me they wanted 60

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

bring it to COSTCO ...IT IS only 25 bucks..u dont need to take it to tesla to do it

[@TheMiddleLaneGuy]

Got those rotated tires free at discount tire

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

@@TheMiddleLaneGuy why u want free ? just pay them to help US economy a boost, bro... i hate people do it for free

[@1caffeinejunkie]

What washer fluid do you recommend?

[@markc4614]

You missed the drive units gear oil and filter. It's not in the model 3 (2021) user manual and Tesla service (Sterling Va.) didn't know the interval. I saw on utube 30k and 100k. I would think every 50k would do it or you can pay 3-6k to have it replaced at 120k miles.

[@ckohlermn]

I recently bought a used M3 with 80k, has original break pads, still plenty of pad remaining.

[@EverydayChris]

Wow crazy

[@Sportek24]

Damn that was a risky move

[@MrBunny53]

How much did it cost you?

[@A2Kaid]

For Model Y performance the tires can’t be rotated because they’re staggered. Some people suggest moving them from side to side but I don’t see the point in that.

[@thadcox5298]

If you switch sides the tread is going to be facing the wrong way.

[@twinturbo3470]

Spark plugs rarely need changing, oil changes, belts are cheap. I like EV but one High Voltage battery issue and your “savings” are right out the window. Most people(sadly) don’t keep a vehicle past warranty anymore. So basically any big issues you might have with an ICE would be covered. The extra up front cost of an EV, home charger installation……I don’t think you”re much further ahead if at all

[@arishem555]

I realized last time that during service addon as "please change filters" is not much different from what you are getting from tesla store and trying to figure out how to change it. Just add it to the bucket next service.

[@laffytaffykidd]

Have you ever run into a problem where your Tesla's LTE or Wi-Fi does not automatically work when you enter the car? I've had this happen several times and the only way to fix it for me was to just drive for a few miles and it'll eventually connect to LTE.

[@EverydayChris]

Sometimes have to restart the car

[@kennyhuang1985]

Have you been refilled your coolant by yourself?

[@rickeybarnes6471]

After market cabin air filters on my 2021 Y performance didn’t work to well against keeping out exhaust fumes out of the cabin. The design is poor because you can see the sunlight coming through the filter. I replaced it with the oem filter which works and keeps outside exhaust fumes from entering the car cabin.

[@EverydayChris]

Nice!

[@MrBunny53]

What's the difference in cost between the after market and OEM air filter that you considered buying the after market part first?

[@marcialabrahantes3369]

The 12V alert is not reliable. It'll show once, and only once 5 minutes before it dies for good. I'd suggest buying a spare and keeping it on the frunk or under the hood compartment. But it's ok we all learn from the first headache.

[@robertduke5458]

Can you have tesla tech scheduled to come out to your house and do all the service at once?

[@EverydayChris]

Depends!

[@hc3550]

how many times have they replaced that solaredge HD wave inverter in your garage?

[@EverydayChris]

zero!

[@mele2259]

How much is it to pay Tesla for these services ? Thanks

[@HimeMarieMC]

Hey!! Can you do a mini tutorial on the windshield washer? Any recommendations you use on it? Thanks!!

[@artistjosephtubb]

With the MYP having stacked 21” wheels do you rotate them from side to side?

[@EverydayChris]

Exactly

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

A clean air filter should pass light through. Are you saying that light is visible around the edges of the cabin filter?

[@markdel7842]

what about alignment and balance?? When should i get it done??

[@ProXcaliber]

Those shouldn't be needed unless you are getting uneven tire wear, which you can check yourself or have a shop check for you when you do your tire rotations.

[@nated939]

You failed to mention drive unit oil and filter. If you have an AWD Tesla, double it, because you have two drive units.

[@pcysneros]

What about the motor oil? Tesla says you never need to replace it but I’ve seen videos on KZbin where they say you need to replace it at around 40k miles? And if you have a duel motor you need to do it for both motors

[@LordDirus007]

Motor Oil? It's an Electric Car. Electric Motors don't use Oil. I know, my E bike doesn't take any Fluids other than the Hydraulic Brakes

[@LordDirus007]

The Drivetrain in a Tesla uses a Gear Oil. However so does every other car and I have never heard of someone having to change their Gear Oil.

[@rinatjhen5225]

Hi Chris, where can I take my Tesla for state inspection besides Tesla service ctr? Thanks

[@EverydayChris]

Wow. Not sure. The dmv? Lol

[@JJJosh949]

Dude are you in Cali? The neighborhood looks beautiful!

[@EverydayChris]

Yah! High taxes and fires though

[@mp2833]

Man, how much to change the brakes. How much to alternate tires with a wheel alignment. Mention how much things cost to do PLEASE.

[@EverydayChris]

Usually you can get away with never changing the brakes. Tires? Like 70 bucks and they come to your home. Not sure about alignment

[@ProXcaliber]

It doesn't make sense to mention costs because it can vary wildly from one shop to another. A lot of this stuff can be done by any shop that is properly equipped. For example, a shop near me does tire rotations for 15 dollars and alignments for 60 dollars. As far as brakes go, I haven't had to do it at all after 50k miles.

[@teslalou1]

Great tips in this video!!

[@johndeer5524]

Thanks Chris great video 😂 cheers mate

[@EverydayChris]

Thanks John!

[@josmith2062]

Awesome video! Thanks Chris 😊🙏

[@toshiyo822]

Do I need to buy those pucks if I’m going to Costco to rotate the tires?

[@EverydayChris]

Costco has them just make sure they know it’s for the 3 and y since the x and a ks different

[@TessiVybz]

Youre crazy chris lol... Another great vid!

[@williammacdonald1366]

Off topic, but something I haven't heard you address is wi-fi connection. I park my M3 in the garage with a strong wi-fi signal and every time I drive away and return, it doesn't automatically reconnect. Each time Tesla sends an update I have to select my network and type in my router extender password. Kind of frustrating. How do I get the M3 to retain my password?

[@ProXcaliber]

This could be because you don't actually have as strong of a signal as you think, or because your extender is limiting access automatically for security reasons. There are a few other reasons this could be happening as well, but I would recommend starting by checking those two things first. Also, what I mean by as strong of a signal as you think, if your extender is getting a weak or poor connection to your main router or access point then all you are doing is amplifying that weak signal.

[@IAmThePrepper]

Re: Filter: is it 3 yrs regardless how often the car is being driven; and regardless the driving condition?

[@EverydayChris]

I would say yes. We live in oc I just replaced the cabin air filters after a year and it’s so gross. You can always examine the filters as well

[@techiefit]

Do you need the hockey pugs if you take it to Costco or any tire center?

[@cmdrbillpaxton4302]

I would recommend buying them just in case and just store them in the trunk. They are only about $25 on Amazon...

[@IAmThePrepper]

Great video. Thanks my friend!

[@ynadle1111]

for some teslas, like the S and X we can't tire rotate :///

[@IAmThePrepper]

So you would just need to replace the tires? I am surprised S and X can’t tire rotate.

[@EverydayChris]

You should be able to cross rotate! Decreases wear still

[@chuck9380]

🧢

[@Mangop7q]

Where is the teala hocky puck link???

[@craigallen5092]

Great info. Thank you

[@Kuraiao]

Amazing video thank you

[@existential_]

What about the drive unit fluid?

[@ProXcaliber]

I believe it has an initial check that is required somewhere between 5,000 and 12,000 miles, but after that it is good for the rest of the drive unit's life. That first initial check is likely to get rid of any contaminates from the drive unit being new.

[@coffeeder]

you never mention of dual motor oil gear change

[@whyworkwhenicanrap6830]

I’m just taking my car in

[@EverydayChris]

Lit

[@whyworkwhenicanrap6830]

@@EverydayChris what’s up bro I watch your videos all the time I can’t wait to be able to get a tesla , I just started a job at the Gia factory in Austin

[@EverydayChris]

What’s good man! Awesome! Gotta let me know about those 4680 cells!

[@ORCAAD]

Hahahaha LOL 😂 bro you’re are an amazing person

[@EverydayChris]

Lolll thank you

[@leamgodfrey7445]

Why rotate tyres on a 4wheel drive

[@EverydayChris]

All wheel! Still uneven wear can occur

[@bendecid4]

when I first transitioned I waited for my tesla to warm up and pressed the invisible clutch

[@robertduke5458]

If driven correctly you should never even push the brake pedal. Just let go of the gas.

[@caleblammers6032]

I’m in a hurry

[@blusensation2350]

The insurance is high

[@mohammedhussein3591]

First in decades

[@EverydayChris]

Seriously! Need you to stay on top of it man. Haha

[@mohammedhussein3591]

@@EverydayChris will do

[@anotherteslaguy122]

I never thought it did until people started asking me the serving list. I was like there is none, but found I sounded silly. After 85 k kms in a year. I need to learn to do this shit myself lollll. So far so good tho.

[@logitech4873]

Tesla won't necessarily come to your house. That's not a thing everywhere.

[@ramzanmohdsaufi7799]

warranty

[@xsword0001]

😂 tesla dam high maintenance, dam cost more than gas car 1. tesla need clean brake maintenance every year 2. 4x tires burn so fast 3. need gears oil change and filter too 4. Need service coolant too

[@taissawoods3359]

Why are you attached to your HONK LOCK if you know it wakes people up and hurts them ? May be "fun" for you but it is destroying my life. Please lock your cars quietly light flash no HONK. It's just a Habit. How? Press Lock and Unlock on fob at the same time for 2-4 seconds. This should turn honk off. Ask you dealer if needed as some vehicles may be different. Thanks.

[@austinpowers1999]

Just lease and do ZERO maintenance.

[@ProXcaliber]

Lease isn't always the best option for everyone. Sure, you have a lower monthly payment, but then you are also constantly making payments. And in the case of Tesla, you can't keep the car after a lease, you HAVE to return the vehicle to them. Personally, I was able to get a good rate on my loan with a decently low monthly payment of 550 dollars a month.

[@babaluba9899]

10 YEARS car maintenance comparison. Gas car: 5k on Average. Electric car: 10k + (depending of your model, as the battery will die or charge / autonomy will go down in most cases, so you will need to replace it). Than add 2x for car buy cost and fast charge cost, Think about it. Electric is not cheap as they made it look like 10 years ago when they needed to attract people into it :D

[@ProXcaliber]

My electric rate during the night is 6 cents per kWh, and I drive around 50 miles a day. In a Tesla Model 3 long range, I charge my car overnight for less than 2 dollars a night. I do basically no maintenance at all except tire rotations as recommended in the manual, washer fluid, and inspections on other components. This costs me less than 100 dollars every year. In contrast, my previous car, a 2021 Acura RDX which was mostly driven in the city with 21mpg, would cost me 50 dollars a week to fill up. And every six months or sometimes sooner I would need to go in for service which often cost me over 100 dollars. All in all, in a year, I easily save thousands with my Model 3. And this isn't to say that will be the case for everyone, but for me, it has been fantastic and a game changer.

[@allelectric1330]

feel sorry for electric car drivers and future owners. They will simply have to learn the hard way .. as I did. These things are a huge hassle, all those lost hours sitting in those charging stations, huge anxiety, plus a outrageous expense in the long run. Good luck trying to sell a used Electric car with wore out battery modules. You'll find out nobody wants to pay the ridiculous price of batteries ... Batteries are very ... very expensive to replace ( thousands and thousands of dollars) ... and make no mistake, you will be replacing them. These batteries are highly toxic to our environment, with a high potential for disaster to our surroundings. DON'T FOOL YOURSELF and CERTAINLY, DON'T LISTEN TO A SALESMAN , ... LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE NOT GREEN CLEAN ENERGY BY ANY MEANS! ... I wish I knew all this before I bought my car . Do your homework before buying !

[@steveoTHEGREAT]

The battery is not recycled. Its horrible.

[@khoa.ngoc89]

how about the differential oil?