Our family has 4 cars Model S 2013, 2014, 2015 and and 2020 Model 3. Most handels were replaced under warranty and never had an issue since with them. 5 years later windshield wiper modules on the Model S cars were worn out and replaced. 3 years later we had to change some 4 and three way valves for coolant and that is about so far after more than 10 years. No problems with Model 3 so far, so we are very happy. Two of the model S cars have been driven over 360.000 km. I would recommend you to clean the engine bay with high pressure once a year, easier to see leaks and to work.
On your older Model Ss equipped with the Large Drive Unit, make sure to pull the rotor encoder sensors to check for leaky rotor coolant seals and potentially avoid damage to the drive units!
I would recommend every 6 months at a minimum. If you really want to "bulletproof" them against coolant intrusion, install a rotor coolant delete manifold, which will eliminate that failure mode entirely.
Awesome! I may need to do this for my 14 S 60 soon as I had to add coolant. I hear this is the common issue, is that right and any other benefits to the new revision? Is it possible to add a link to the best price for the part on these videos and is it ok to use "European" blue coolant vs G48? If not, what's the best way to flush it? Thank you!
It is a relatively common issue, but there are other places where coolant can leak (if you have an LDU, then you obviously want to rule out internal leakage in the drive unit as an issue). "European Blue" should meet the same specs as G48, it's just the generic version from other brands (G48 just refers specifically to the "official" Zerex branded stuff). As far as the part, I got it straight from my local Tesla service center over the counter (~$75).
The gateway unlock simply unlocks the the MCU so that service procedures can be performed. Pretty much all service procedures (both in service mode, and also with Tesla Toolbox) require the gateway to be unlocked.
185 liked, love your channel mate, you make it easy for a monkey like me to perform this type of work. Thanks so much buddy for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for showing us how its done! I imagine i will be doing this to my p90d eventually as well. Do you replace condenser fan motors often? I'd like to know if there is a trick to replacing the US drivers side fan motor without opening the refrigeration system. Mine squeaks but still works.
I'm not so sure there's a way to get the driver's side fan off without evacuating the AC system... I've never actually had to replace one before, but it seems squeaky fans are a bit of thing (one of mine also squeaks just a little bit when spinning at low speed).
I think an ICE car's fuel pumps have more moving parts than a Tesla in toto. And things all seem to be reasonably easy to get to. Too bad a Tesla needs cooling at all; maybe future EVs will not.
All EVs need cooling of one form or another, both for the powertrain (which does produce heat that needs to be shed, albeit not as much as an ICE), as well as for the battery in order to maintain optimal performance (which requires both heating AND cooling). There have been EVs in the past that have had air cooled motors and batteries, though that's not as effective, and leads to lower overall performance in pretty much all metrics. The Nissan LEAF also lacks a battery cooling system (but does have battery heaters for cold weather).
Great video! I enjoy your Model S repair videos the most. It's great to see insight about older EV ownership, especially from an EV-mechanic!
Nicely done!
good sound
Another well appreciated segment, thanks Alex.
Another quality video, thank you. Well done for keeping the camera steady and avoiding music!
Thank you for an interesting and informative video Alex,, 💖🙏💖
Our family has 4 cars Model S 2013, 2014, 2015 and and 2020 Model 3. Most handels were replaced under warranty and never had an issue since with them. 5 years later windshield wiper modules on the Model S cars were worn out and replaced. 3 years later we had to change some 4 and three way valves for coolant and that is about so far after more than 10 years. No problems with Model 3 so far, so we are very happy. Two of the model S cars have been driven over 360.000 km. I would recommend you to clean the engine bay with high pressure once a year, easier to see leaks and to work.
On your older Model Ss equipped with the Large Drive Unit, make sure to pull the rotor encoder sensors to check for leaky rotor coolant seals and potentially avoid damage to the drive units!
@@AlexEVRepair Thanks totally agree, question is is once a year good enough or maybe every 6 months is better ?
I would recommend every 6 months at a minimum. If you really want to "bulletproof" them against coolant intrusion, install a rotor coolant delete manifold, which will eliminate that failure mode entirely.
Thanks for sharing ! Don't have a Tesla yet but already an iMiev and 2 X Renault Zoe. Nice Jump-in intro also 😂
Awesome content. Thanks!
yep keep the content comming :)
Cool video, it was relaxing to watch. You earned is new sub
Awesome! I may need to do this for my 14 S 60 soon as I had to add coolant.
I hear this is the common issue, is that right and any other benefits to the new revision?
Is it possible to add a link to the best price for the part on these videos and is it ok to use "European" blue coolant vs G48?
If not, what's the best way to flush it?
Thank you!
It is a relatively common issue, but there are other places where coolant can leak (if you have an LDU, then you obviously want to rule out internal leakage in the drive unit as an issue).
"European Blue" should meet the same specs as G48, it's just the generic version from other brands (G48 just refers specifically to the "official" Zerex branded stuff). As far as the part, I got it straight from my local Tesla service center over the counter (~$75).
Great Job! What is the purpose of the gateway and having to unlock it? Are there different functions available unlocked vers locked?
The gateway unlock simply unlocks the the MCU so that service procedures can be performed. Pretty much all service procedures (both in service mode, and also with Tesla Toolbox) require the gateway to be unlocked.
185 liked, love your channel mate, you make it easy for a monkey like me to perform this type of work. Thanks so much buddy for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for showing us how its done! I imagine i will be doing this to my p90d eventually as well.
Do you replace condenser fan motors often? I'd like to know if there is a trick to replacing the US drivers side fan motor without opening the refrigeration system. Mine squeaks but still works.
I'm not so sure there's a way to get the driver's side fan off without evacuating the AC system... I've never actually had to replace one before, but it seems squeaky fans are a bit of thing (one of mine also squeaks just a little bit when spinning at low speed).
@@AlexEVRepairThanks for the reply! Mine seems to behave similarly to yours. I won't touch it until it quits.
I wonder how difficult to convert a chey suburban with tesla models long range battery pack and large rear drive as a front drive model?
Any conversion is going to come with its challenges. As long as you have the right skills, tools, and enough time, anything is doable.
I think an ICE car's fuel pumps have more moving parts than a Tesla in toto. And things all seem to be reasonably easy to get to. Too bad a Tesla needs cooling at all; maybe future EVs will not.
All EVs need cooling of one form or another, both for the powertrain (which does produce heat that needs to be shed, albeit not as much as an ICE), as well as for the battery in order to maintain optimal performance (which requires both heating AND cooling).
There have been EVs in the past that have had air cooled motors and batteries, though that's not as effective, and leads to lower overall performance in pretty much all metrics. The Nissan LEAF also lacks a battery cooling system (but does have battery heaters for cold weather).
@@AlexEVRepair Maybe future EVs will not.
How many miles on that s?
Over 400k miles.th-cam.com/video/9RqbvTsgCG4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Gxs4HzLdNS9v0X2m
It's got nearly 464k miles on it now. I've got a few other videos about it on the channel.
@@AlexEVRepair I will check it thanks