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  1. gaswalla

    High mileage 2015 90D purchase

    feels like OP has left the chat
  2. gaswalla

    High mileage 2015 90D purchase

    if you are ok paying $20k (as soon as the day after you take ownership) for a new battery, the car will be a nice large sedan with amazing speed. If that bill would be impossible to handle, stay away
  3. gaswalla

    Need help on "Free Unlimited Supercharging for Life"...

    If it doesn’t have premium connectivity, it sounds like a car that was re-sold by Tesla. A car like that most likely has free supercharging (if it has it) that is non-transferable. So looking at the app will not help you as the app does not differentiate between transferable and nontransferable
  4. gaswalla

    Supercharger - Lakeside, CA - Camino Canada (permit found, 12 V3 stalls)

    Supercharger sleuth Marco posted on X a few days ago about an upcoming supercharger site in Lakeside, CA at the Denny's on Camino Canada, right off the 8 freeway. Address is 13584 Camino Canada, Lakeside, CA. Looking forward to this site when traveling from Arizona to So Cal - will require...
  5. gaswalla

    Need help on "Free Unlimited Supercharging for Life"...

    I know this is easier said than done... take the VIN to a service center and very politely let them know the situation and ask if the car still has SC01 assigned to it. many will not help you, but when the stars align, it will the definitive info you need. your skepticism is spot on, though
  6. gaswalla

    2017 Model S VS 2022 Model 3

    You know the pros and cons. Just have to decide what’s most important to you.
  7. gaswalla

    Tesla buyback - Free supercharging, expires May 2026

    honestly, it sounds like you got a lemon, and you should take the buyback and be extremely happy. Supercharging saves most people only a few hundred dollars a year... let's say it saves you a thousand per year - you have FUSCx3years=$3k.. For sure, getting rid of that lemon will save you much...
  8. gaswalla

    Cybertruck On Display in Japan

    same reason it's on display in the US showrooms - no one walking in today to see it without a reservation made years ago can take delivery a long, long time - so, it's not on display to actually sell the Cybertruck. It's on display to drive traffic into the showroom, build the Tesla brand, sell...
  9. gaswalla

    Buffing out paint & scratches on PPF?

    You’ll just make a bigger mess. Buffing it will ruin the ppf
  10. gaswalla

    Windshield crack out of the blue

    they will say you need to replace the windshield and that it costs 1400
  11. gaswalla

    Honest review of the Cybertruck

    I am starting to understand why the other forum's moderator took action
  12. gaswalla

    New owner of a 2014 P85D, considering a different model

    half shaft noise is in the front, milling noise is in the back.. and they are both distinctive and different. The milling noise does not portend an impending failure, it is just a very annoying sound. check the battery label on your vehicle (inside passenger fender well on the battery)... you...
  13. gaswalla

    Low coolant message Tesla Model S 85D

    There's a three way coolant valve that is known to leak in early S's... willing to bet that's the issue
  14. gaswalla

    Honest review of the Cybertruck

    thank you for sharing your opinion. We all have the right and ability to have our own opinions and make our own judgements
  15. gaswalla

    Model 3 RWD got beat by an Audi turbo

    We need the Audi’s big brother to go up against the Tesla’s big brother. These little sibs arguing who’s fastest is hilarious
  16. gaswalla

    used p100ds now are dirt cheap. What's going on?

    my understanding is that all P100D's were manufactured after AP1... AP2 with the cameras that can be upgraded to HW3. Should also upgrade MCU to MCU2
  17. gaswalla

    Road trip from Oceanside, CA to Walnut Creek, CA

    I used to do that trip when the only option was stopping at Hawthorne and Harris Ranch... you no longer have to plan the drive for the sake of making sure you arrive - there are so many supercharger options. I agree with the Kettleman City (be sure to get a Tesla latte) and Harris Ranch...
  18. gaswalla

    Thoughts on Buying a High Mileage 2016.5 Model S P90DL

    that battery pack is probably the last revision of the 90 kWh series. Probably will hold up OK for you. How many prior owners does the car have? If it was never taken back by Tesla (after a lease or trade in), there’s a chance it has free unlimited supercharging.
  19. gaswalla

    2017 P100DL, FULL FSD TRANSFERABLE - $162k Original Sticker!

    $38k, P100D, Ludicrous, FSD, Warranty... how isn't this being bought up instantly?
  20. gaswalla

    $4859 Price Adjustment or Free Unlimited Super

    Original FUSC did not state 'reasonable use"... that was added around 2015 (to FUSC / SC01) to address the blossoming fleet of Tesla-based taxi and limousine services that had unlimited miles on their drivetrain warranty and unlimited free fuel. If you are planning to use the car for commercial...
  21. gaswalla

    Tesla supercharger bay damaged my Model S and Tesla refused to help

    this looks to be due to the sagging air suspension on older Teslas... happens quite a bit. car sagged down in front after parking and driver 'just kept on going' even after meeting resistance in reverse.. not a supercharger issue, but an issue with older Teslas
  22. gaswalla

    2015 MS bumper hit and run, i am so updet

    insurance involved? take it certified location and pick it up when done (shouldn't take too long).. they will charge thousands to insurance no insurance involved? take it anywhere, get it fixed for 500ish and then have Tesla mobile come out to ensure sensors are working fine
  23. gaswalla

    Tessie app inflating my charge cycles?

    got it... you did put Tessie app in your subject line... sorry, was thinking it was the official Tesla app
  24. gaswalla

    Tessie app inflating my charge cycles?

    the app reports kwh not cycles... if you are confused, please post a screenshot
  25. gaswalla

    Supercharger - Temecula, CA - Winchester Rd. (LIVE 14 Feb 2024, 16 V3 stalls)

    those pictures are incorrect (they are from the older ones in the mall)
  26. gaswalla

    Model s 70D with 90kw battery

    Sounds like a car that had battery replaced (under warranty) to the 350v / 88kwh battery (prev known as 85kwh, now known as 90kwh battery)… this battery is a tank and will last. The car has 7.5 years of wear and tear on it, so stuff may go bad… maybe not, that’s why you get to pay used car...
  27. gaswalla

    Supercharging for “lifetime of car” transfers under the current FSD & Supercharging transfer to new cars

    if you don't plan to EVER sell the car, really doesn't matter if it's SC01 or SC05... Original owners with 2012-2106 vehicles strike me as folks that don't sell their cars until they die, and these cars don't die (well, the original 85 batteries clearly do die)
  28. gaswalla

    Supercharging for “lifetime of car” transfers under the current FSD & Supercharging transfer to new cars

    OP's question is if the new car with the transferred FUSC would transfer to the next owner of the car. The answer is no.. Tesla clearly states that the car that receives FUSC will have FUSC for that owner only. Essentially, the SC01 code is changed to SC05... which helps Tesla for sure
  29. gaswalla

    Tesla employeed killed in crash involving FSD?

    Who cares what FSD did. If you’re intoxicated and crash, we know why that happened.
  30. gaswalla

    Considering a 2014 Model S 90 RWD - Help me fill in the blanks?

    Scan My Tesla will have all the charging cycles that the cells have experienced..
  31. gaswalla

    Advice please: Trade-in 2017 MX 100D w/free supercharging for a 2024 MY?

    If you love the X, you’ll have issues w the Y. The Y is smaller, lighter, and in some areas they are in everyone’s driveway. The X is a heavy, spacious, cruising beast w unnecessarily complex rear doors (IMO). The Y is awesome, but the X is awsomer. On the other hand, you’re warranty will...
  32. gaswalla

    $4859 Price Adjustment or Free Unlimited Super

    Crazy thing is that now you can get the transfer of FSD and FUSC and any discounts too. Taking 5k off the price for fixed superficial repairs doesn’t seem that bad now.
  33. gaswalla

    Considering a 2014 Model S 90 RWD - Help me fill in the blanks?

    hi, have you googled the vin? have you run a carfax? you'll likely get chain of ownership with a little bit of research. *if it's really a 2016 90kwh battery, that is considered to be inferior to the 85s due to degradation issues *supercharging speeds somewhat unpredictable but prob max at...
  34. gaswalla

    Supercharging for an Early Model S - Can't Tesla do the right thing?

    Supercharging is tied to the VIN via the handshake from the supercharger to the car. You can switch battery packs, but the Vin stays the same, the BMS has nothing to do with it.
  35. gaswalla

    Does using Tesla Tyre Repair kit require you to pull the nail out first?

    don't overthink it mate... hole in rubber with a nail... goop goes into the hole. if nail still there, hole still there.. the goop buys you time, it's not a repair
  36. gaswalla

    Supercharging for an Early Model S - Can't Tesla do the right thing?

    a better use for $12k would be solar panels
  37. gaswalla

    Supercharging for an Early Model S - Can't Tesla do the right thing?

    sorry bud, I understand you and you don't understand the history behind these cars that were sold for a loss only to meet a prior contractual agreement. Back in 2012/2013, supercharging was just supercharging... there was no pay-per-use supercharging and there were just a handful of SC sites...
  38. gaswalla

    Supercharging for an Early Model S - Can't Tesla do the right thing?

    Supercharging was a $2500 when these extreme-base models were sold.. No car company would offer a $2500 upgrade for 90% off just because it's a 2nd or 3rd owner that has the vehicle now. Because it's just software enabled, it seems more extreme than other similar situations.
  39. gaswalla

    Gen 1 UMC, 2021 Model S

    ^that’s exactly right. Only use max amperage when you “need” it
  40. gaswalla

    Gen 1 UMC, 2021 Model S

    I’d be upset if they took my gen1 and gave me gen2. 40amps vs 32 amps.
  41. gaswalla

    Software update stuck downloading at 3%

    Sounds like we need a recall of the recall
  42. gaswalla

    Purchasing 2017 p100d

    kw is the rate of charging... you can look at kw rates for various cars
  43. gaswalla

    New Car with Black Paint, are automatic car washes that bad?

    swirl marks look particularly noticeable and bad on black cars. Add in the soft paint Tesla uses, and yeah, you shouldn't do machine washes
  44. gaswalla

    Battery life Model S 75D

    battery degradation is not simply a function of miles driven... the time component is very significant (an old battery with low miles still has degradation). Also, the conditions seen by the cells is relevant (extremes of charge - 100 and 0) as well as stessors like temperature, rapid charging...
  45. gaswalla

    Front Windshield Replacement

    OP will be fine with glass repair.. it's small enough to get a 90 percent cosmetic repair and it's not in the line of sight.
  46. gaswalla

    Supercharging for an Early Model S - Can't Tesla do the right thing?

    someone at the service center thinks you lost supercharger access due to an accident or the car being deemed a salvage. The battery inspection will allow them to 'reactivate' supercharging on a car that had it removed. Unfortunately, they will charge you for the inspection, tell you that your...
  47. gaswalla

    Gen 1 UMC, 2021 Model S

    the first (2012-2013) gen1 UMC's had issues with overheating and melting at the adapter site. Tesla did trade them out for ones with new adapters - still UMC Gen1. Gen 2 came out in 2018 with the wide launch of Model 3 and limited charging to 32 amps as well as bringing in new design with new...