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Page 15 of the instructions at https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/model-3-roof-rack-owners-manual-en-us.pdf says to remove the rack before going through an automated car wash. This is the Model 3 roof rack instructions, but the Model Y roof rack is similar.

The Tesla OEM rack (which is made by a Yakima-associated company, but is not the same as any Yakima aftermarket rack, although the locks and keys are compatible with those for Yakima aftermarket racks) connects to metal receivers or mount points under the roof glass (which are probably difficult...

I have it set to 7, which seems closer than 2 seconds.

In theory, an automated driver can be programmed to know, based on GPS location, what traffic laws regarding right turn on red, default speed limits, etc. apply to that area.

Even with the following distance set to the maximum, TACC/AP follows too closely. I observed the same with the FSDS trial with that same setting and FSDS set to chill.

Four or more unsuccessful attempts to fix the same problem qualifies the vehicle for the California lemon law (since you list your location as Los Angeles). https://www.dca.ca.gov/acp/pdf_files/lemonlaw_qa.pdf

Based on what I saw of the one month trial of FSDS, the "good" drivers who trained the system are not that good. FSDS follows far too closely (even in chill mode) to be able to stop for an unmasked stopped vehicle or other object and (less than 20 seconds after I activated it for the first time...

Under inflation tends to result in excess wear on the outside edges of the tyres. It also results in higher energy consumption while driving.

Regarding no right turn on red... In some states like California, a red right arrow means no right turn on red (although many drivers apparently do not know that). In some other states, a red right arrow does not prohibit right turn on red after stopping. Did FSDS correctly interpret red...

LFP batteries do not currently have enough capacity density to fit a 75-82kWh (long range) LFP battery in a Model 3.

Buy Michelin Primacy MXM4 Tires | Michelin shows three versions of Michelin Primacy MXM4 235/45/18.

Does the Energy Screen's Park tab show anything interesting after the apparent drain?

Yes, there may be different versions of the same model and size of tire. So if you want a specific version, you have to shop carefully. The Michelin Primacy MXM4 comes in at least two versions of size 235/45/18. One is the Tesla version, and another is the Honda version.

Did they ever advertise specific charging rates? Seems that as long as a recharge from 10-60% takes 15-20 minutes or less, there may not be too much complaining.

The miles at the top of the screen are a measure of remaining battery capacity. That number can be useful for tracking capacity loss over time. Note that this is different from most other EVs where the miles number adjusts based on recent economy. On Tesla cars, this "guess-o-meter" miles is...

For local driving, would the less expensive Model 3 (not long range) be of interest?

Or head room? (from TESLA MODEL Y - 7 SEATER REVIEW - EVERYDAY CHRIS by @everydaychris )

Signaling to exit a roundabout seems to be the usual example given here, although if the roundabout is large enough radius, your left hand may be still where it normally is when driving straight. Non-roundabout examples would be where the road is curvy, and you want to signal for an upcoming...

Required in California, according to Law section . However, there was a period of time in 2022-2023 that this functionality was not working (i.e. in the rain, you had to turn on the headlights manually).

The animation also does not show enough behind in the next lane to show a rapidly overtaking vehicle (such as when you get stuck in a slow moving lane and want to change into the next lane moving significantly faster). The center mirror and/or the camera view that is activated by the turn...

For longer distance trips, ABRP defaults to fastest trip which can give a different set of stops and charge levels (typically something like 10% to 50-60% to stay in the fastest charging range) than the Tesla trip planner which favors fewer stops to charge to higher state of charge (but charging...

The 1992 Mazda 929 offered an early version of that, with solar panels in the roof to turn on the ventilation fans in hot weather. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1991/09/24/hottest-offering-from-mazda-solar-powered-cooling/

Redesigning the part also means a different part to keep track of for inventory and supply chain purposes. It can also mean that reallocating existing supply from a slower selling model to a faster selling model is more difficult.

Probably means adjusted outward as far as possible. Seems like the problem of not being able to put the mirrors outward enough would be worse for longer legged drivers who have the driver's seat further back.

Not necessarily. However, many changes are not announced. Also, model year boundaries are flexible. When changes in regulated characteristics are made, they are often model year aligned to reduce certification costs. The model year switchover may be moved to what is convenient within the...

Suppose the driver uses 25% of the charge in a day. Starting at 100%, the car will then end the day at 75%. But if starting at 80%, it will end the day at 55%. Of course, starting at 55-60% for an NMC battery and ending the day at 30-35% is better for battery longevity, but car companies may...

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_us/GUID-E95DAAD9-646E-4249-9930-B109ED7B1D91.html says to rotate the tires every 6,250 miles.

Of course, the definition of "best" varies... and no tire is the best at every characteristic, including performance (handling, braking, dry, wet, snow, ice), comfort (ride, noise), efficiency (rolling resistance), and tread life. One problem that those buying tires face is that not every tire...

It is perhaps more correct to say that Tesla promises replacements which may be refurbished and have at least the capacity that the failed battery had before the failure, but Tesla may choose to install a new battery at its discretion, presumably if it is unable to come up with a refurbished...

Looks like the Quatrac Pro EV is available in Europe, but not in the US, and is a different tire from the Quatrac Pro+ that is available in the US. The older Quatrac 5 had some test results and anecdotes indicating excellent economy, but that does not seem to have been continued to the Quatrac...

4 car lengths is too close at 60mph to avoid a crash if the vehicle ahead changes lanes to unmask stopped traffic. I normally keep larger following distances and try to avoid being in crowds on the road, in order to allow the most reaction time and most options to avoid or escape from a...

You would want at least level 4 in this case, since a level 3 system can ask for a human driver at any time when it sees an upcoming situation beyond its ability. While this is an advance over level 2, which may not realize it is driving beyond its ability and thus needs constant supervision...

Seems similar in this respect to deletion of radar before getting the vision-based TACC working well, or deletion of ultrasonic sensors (without adding a nose camera) before getting the vision-based parking aids working passably (or at all).

Note that stalkless yoke steering is not new. From A Look At A 1950s Messerschmitt KR200's Steering Yoke, Which Is Cooler Than Tesla's - The Autopian

RV campgrounds tend to have 14-50 and/or TT-30. 14-30 is a common receptacle for electric dryers (which are more likely to be found in garages than electric stoves or ovens that use 14-50)

The turn signal stalk is close enough to the steering wheel that it can be activated by a finger motion with one's hand on the steering wheel.

Looks like only cars with AMD Ryzen infotainment processors and ultrasonic sensors get this choice. I.e. from about February 2022 builds until whenever ultrasonic sensors were removed.

However, being different but not better is not an advantage, as opposed to being different because it is better. Turn signals by steering wheel buttons instead of a stalk is an example of the former, not the latter.

Probably not, though in earlier times, EV drivers may have wanted to keep more charging options open due the smaller coverage of dedicated publicly accessible charging stations. RV campgrounds were probably the most common high power AC charging outlets available for EV road trippers.

However, if it is the same as the Bryant 9650FR, then it does not have the pressure clamp wire connections that the Bryant 9450FR and Hubbell 9450A have. The Bryant 9650FR has the common screw down wire connections that require more care to install correctly. (Leviton also offers the 5374-S00...

Perhaps due to commonality with 14-50 RV campground receptacles that some people may want to use portable EVSEs with? There are some 6-50 plug in wall mount EVSEs, but they appear less common than 14-50 ones.

Looks like three different Amazon marketplace vendors with different prices for the same Hubbell 9450A. You can also look for the similar Bryant 9450FR. The Leviton 1450R is a new product with similar high quality features of full size plug blade contacts and pressure clamp wire connections...

Something can be useful and convenient without being absolutely necessary. In the case of jack pucks for the Model 3, they are convenient positioning aids for placing the jack to reduce the risk of incorrect positioning that may cause damage. There are jack pucks for other cars, such as those...

What was the brand and model of tires that were on the car before?

Charging the battery to 80% with low enough usage to be able to use 120V 15A charging suggests that the battery spent most of its time in the higher degradation range above 55% for an NCA battery. But that is not really a factor in "random" failures of a cell or few, or the BMS, or some other...

Cost to build probably does not shrink by that much with a smaller car (of around the Chevrolet Bolt or Hyundai Kona size). Less material costs a bit less, but the car still needs stuff like lighting, seats, doors, windows, etc. that need to be put together. If they can make the car more...

NEMA 6-50 never away from home (but all the time at home). TT-30 used a few times on a road trip because I knew I would be at a campground with TT-30 (and a few NEMA 14-50 that tend to fill up quickly, so cannot be counted on). Note that I do not have all of the adapters and plugs that I...

1, 3, 5.5, 5.6. 5.5 is my home charging setup and used probably 90% of the time last year, with one road trip using predominantly 1 and a little 5.6 making up the rest.

For road trip charging, here is what you may encounter in the US: Tesla Superchargers and other J3400/NACS DC fast charge stations. Plug directly into the car. Tesla destination chargers or home Wall Connectors (AC charging) with J3400/NACS. Plug directly into the car. Destination chargers at...

Most of the speculation is that what people are calling the "Model 2" or NV9 is intended to be smaller and cheaper than the Model 3. If it is in the form of a compact crossover or hatchback, take a look at the size and form factor of the Hyundai Kona and Chevrolet Bolt, or the slightly larger...