Battery coolant does not need to be replaced for the life of your vehicle

[Grant]

This was posted in the Model 3 forum (and I mistakenly replied to it), so I thought I'd post it here for Model S owners to see. The new MODEL S OWNER'S MANUAL (2019.16.1.1 dated May 16, 2019) states that "Your Battery coolant does not need to be replaced for the life of your vehicle under most circumstances."

Is there any reason to ever get service done by Tesla then? All you need to do is get the brake fluid checked occasionally and rotate the tires. The cabin air filter, washer fluid and key fob battery (!) are easy, even for me.

 

[Joelgjr]

This only applies to newer vehicles. Older vehicles need the coolant replaced.

You should always monitor all fluids: power steering, brake, coolant, blinker, etc.

 

[Grant]

This only applies to newer vehicles. Older vehicles need the coolant replaced.

Where does it say that? The new manual showed up in My Documents on my Tesla page for my 2015 Model S.

 

[Vinc]

This only applies to newer vehicles. Older vehicles need the coolant replaced.

You should always monitor all fluids: power steering, brake, coolant, blinker, etc.

Why would this be for new vehicles only? The battery technology is the same. Only M3 is different.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

This only applies to newer vehicles. Older vehicles need the coolant replaced.

You should always monitor all fluids: power steering, brake, coolant, blinker, etc.

At my last service Tesla said they no longer replace the battery coolant on any vehicle.

 

[jerry33]

They have replaced the coolant on mine in the past. Not due again for quite some time. (And if TSLA treats me right, a new X will appear before it's due for another).

 

[dark cloud]

This was posted in the Model 3 forum (and I mistakenly replied to it), so I thought I'd post it here for Model S owners to see. The new MODEL S OWNER'S MANUAL (2019.16.1.1 dated May 16, 2019) states that "Your Battery coolant does not need to be replaced for the life of your vehicle under most circumstances." View attachment 431643

Is there any reason to ever get service done by Tesla then? All you need to do is get the brake fluid checked occasionally and rotate the tires. The cabin air filter, washer fluid and key fob battery (!) are easy, even for me.

I would get them to service the A/C system every 2-3 years to get fresh lubricant contained in the recharged R134a; they just call it a desiccant change but there is much more to than that. Not to mention more efficient cooling which should lower energy usage.

And depending on your area brake service annually.

 

[No2DinosaurFuel]

Great I was going do better coolant change but now I will save some money. So next service would be 75K miles from now which is probably the bearing lubricant.

 

[Buster1]

My SC also said they no longer change the battery coolant “annually.” They seemed to indicate that they might change it later in the car’s life.

The tech dude also said they found that by doing fluid changes, they were introducing more debris and water into the system. So Tesla now prefers to keep the coolant system sealed up unless absolutely necessary.

 

[sensorybanana]

This only applies to newer vehicles. Older vehicles need the coolant replaced.

You should always monitor all fluids: power steering, brake, coolant, blinker, etc.

What in the world is blinker fluid?!

 

[malcolm]

What in the world is blinker fluid?!

Er, eye drops?

 

[tranzndance]

Er, eye drops?

Wasn't there a recall on eye drops recently? Had anyone heard from Tesla?

 

[Brady M]

This only applies to newer vehicles. Older vehicles need the coolant replaced.

You should always monitor all fluids: power steering, brake, coolant, blinker, etc.

BTW Joel, power steering on Teslas are electric so no need to monitor any power steering fluid.

 

[sorka]

At my last service Tesla said they no longer replace the battery coolant on any vehicle.

Wish I'd known that two years ago when I paid for the 50K service.

 

[sorka]

My SC also said they no longer change the battery coolant “annually.” They seemed to indicate that they might change it later in the car’s life.

The tech dude also said they found that by doing fluid changes, they were introducing more debris and water into the system. So Tesla now prefers to keep the coolant system sealed up unless absolutely necessary.

There was never an annual recommendation for battery coolant.

 

[JamstationP85D]

the original blinker fluid prank..

compilation...

so funny. I was too nice to my kids..

 

[Vancity-Tes1a]

Hi guys. I know it says lifetime, butttt my battery coolant seems to be very low lol, below the minimum line

Just be careful because in hot summer you don't want to get caught with the coolant low.