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battery degradation is minimum. it is stronger function of weather you charge to 100%, 90% or 80%. That said, if you can, use the level 2 charger. The 240V has higher charging efficiency than 120V, not just speed. 240V charging is above 85% efficient. 120V is lower than 80%.

Found the service manual: Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual.

Hi: I found a tire warning sign on the panel. When I look into the tire pressure display, the numbers are all gone. I tried to reset the car by pressing and holding both scroll wheels and brake. The 17" display on the right did reboot. But it did not clear the warning sign nor return the...

Just to add one more data point. I booked an appointment at SC for the left front area noise. I thought it was sway bar links. But the SC diagnosed as the left air spring module and half shaft and quoted for such replacement. When I went to pick up the car a day later and asked the lead...

finally, the SC replaced the half shaft and left air spring module. When I went to pick up the car. the lead mechanics explained to me that original quote is in error, The half shaft replacement is under bulletin SB-21-39-001 for $350. My 2016 MX is more than 85K miles and out of warranty by...

To update the noise issue. Tesla service took a look and determined it is left air suspension module and both half shaft. The replacement cost is about $3600 ! Anyone having similar parts replacement ? Eddie

Thanks for the link. that looks easy enough. I will look into these 2 directions: upper arm control and sway bar links.

if I have 2 jacks and lift both front wheels off the ground. Does that release the tension on the end-link ? so I can replace the sway bar link ?

I tried to book a time slot from the Tesla Apps. It is a 3 weeks wait :-( Will check with a third party mechanics.

Lorax: I looked up and found this video starting at 27 seconds, there are noise similar to my video. I could not find a video on sway bar of model X. if I want to confirm it, where should I point my camera and mic at ? Eddie

Rush: Thanks for the pointer. I looked up this video Is that what you are talking about ? Eddie

I found a dash cam video that also captured the noise and road condition, which is considered reasonable in this area. The fact that it only happens sometime leads me to think it is not an issue with moving parts. could it be something is loose ? Eddie

In the last 2 months, my model X developed this strange noise that I bugs me. it happens only at low speed. It appears come from the left front wheel region. I tried to record the noise outside with a suction cup, but could not hear anything. Inside the car, I did record the noise with a...

I have a 2016 model X and recently realized that my tow eye is missing. I could not find any used one online nearby and would like to try out the model S version. I wonder if they are compatible. Anyone knows about it ? Thanks Eddie

anyone using these browser extension to get the access token ? https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tesla-access-token-genera/kokkedfblmfbngojkeaepekpidghjgag or https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/tesla-access-token-genera/mjpplpkadjdmedpklcioagjgaflfphbo they seem to work...

same here. I regularly hear phone conversation of other Tesla car next to me at the traffic stop. both cars have windows up. It means that noise comes into the cabin as well as leaks.

Do you replace the continental all season tire with WRG3 ? is WRG3 a good replacement for all year driving ? I do not like the idea of changing tires back and forth.

From the following pictures, you see that there are 207 Rated mile left. From the usage page, the usage is 284wh/mile and projected range is 236 miles. So the Rated mile = 284 * 236 / 207 = 324 wh

On X90D, each rated mile == 324wh.

Could you PM me his info ? I like to install a NEMA 14-50. Thanks

I use a 6-20 socket. @ 10miles/h charging rate, it is more than enough for everyday use. I leave the UMC on the socket except for trips. Out of 5 long trips, I never have to use it: supercharger or destination charger is good enough.

As a father of 2 young children, I am heartbroken hearing this story. My prayer is with your family.

Are you using this page (EV Trip Planner ) to share your car status ? It seems to be using teslalog.com.

I wrote my own script based on teslajason.py to query https://owner-api.teslamotors.com for car status. The script hit the server once every 10 minutes. Now it is once every 30 minutes. I did not use teslaLog.com. But I believe the wake up mechanism is the same. how often did you log your...

I have noticed similar vampire current with X90D lately. I used to query the car status every 10 minutes. the loss is about 10 rated miles/days. I back it down to 30 minutes, the loss is almost gone, i.e about 2 miles/day. Keep waking the car up does have a penalty. Can you change your...

Definitely, part of the 48A flows from solar PV panels, which is likely attached to the garage and suffers very little voltage drops. if you have a large system like 10KW, then almost all will be from PV and you pull little from the grid. I saw the same on my PV system too.

That is really good setup. it is future proof too.

thanks, no need for 16A data point. Your #10 wire is very good. I am supposed to have the same wires and about the same length, yet 30% higher resistance.

you guys have really good installations: 0.1 to 0.15 ohm resistance are great. that is what 6 AWG can do. Flatsix, your #10 line is only 0.25ohm at 8V drop. How long is your charger from the main panel ? I did additional measurement and found out that the voltage drop from the main to sub...

When I plug in my car, I see an initial voltage of 240V at 0A, when the charge current climbs to 16A, it drops to 233V. That is a drop of 7 V, That means there is a resistance of 0.44 ohm. I know from this table(American wire gauge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia), #10 AWG has a...

This single-click-closing-all-doors happened to me at least 3 times unintentionally. It is a dangerous situation. I will email tesla about it. It should be selectable by user.

Ernies: Thanks for the other perspectives. Early Tesla adopters may be more tech savvy and take additional quotes from Tesla recommended installers too. That may reduce his hit rate. He may take that into account for pricing.

I called the ones in bay Area. none have them in store. I also saw posts sometime ago, but not lately. I sure do wish someone post the link if it is available. I like to buy one for road trip.

I may not be clear about the definition of visit in the OP. $200 for a visit to quote the cost. and the particular contractor is only 10 minutes away from my home.

Did anyone notice the tendency from some contractors to over charge after it is known that the customer is a Tesla owner ? I knew one business owner who was quoting a $80 for a visit 6 month ago, now he is charging 200. I can not help but making this connection. Maybe I should just say I...

I thought a lot about doing the 14-30. since Tesla stopped selling any 30A adapter, I have to use what Hank described. eventually, I decided against it. It is a trade off between speed and low risk of tripping breaker. If the tesla resets and forgets about the current limit to 24A on the...

I am using 5-20 Tesla adapter + a hand made adapter from 6-20p to 5-20r. The total cost is $45 + ~$30. The 5-20 tesla adapter will limit the current to 16A irrespective of the voltage. The good news is that it increases the charge efficiency from 80.0% to 85.6%. That will save me enough...

Thanks everyone for pitching in. I finally installed a 6-20r from existing 5-20r sockets. No wires to pull, just rearrange the breakers in the subpanel. It works fine, charging at 10mph. This is the lowest cost solution for me.

Thanks for the pointer. it is an excellent document. But question 1 is not answered there.

One more data point. 337 wh/mile on first 1000 miles local + freeway driving. X 90D with 20 inch stock wheels.

I have a subpanel in the garage. it is powered by 4 #10 gauge wires from main panel. The distance is about 80 feet. The breaker size is 30 A from the main. Two questions: 1: Is installing a 30 A capable socket (like 6-30 or 14-30) on a subpanel with 30A breaker from main violating any...

I see. Thanks for the correction. Why would tesla prefer 6-15 over 14-30 ? I don't see the reason behind.

Though the 6-15 starts earlier and keeps on selling, I am not sure the demand on 6-15 is as high as xx-30. Think about the home setting, how many homes have easily "accessible" xx-30 sockets and how many have 6-15 or 6-20 only ? driers use xx-30, air conditioners use 6-15 or 6-20. When...

I just added my vote for 14-30. Though I can wire a 14-50R to the garage for $1000+ extra, I would rather use the existing 30A subpanel and a proper tesla adapter. Not having to remind myself and verify the 24A setting is a no brainer. Tesla stopping 14-30 and then 10-30 sale is the proof...