Performance model S has the large drive unit in the rear. Same front drive units on both D models. EDIT: This is what I found in the copy of the service manual I have, but not sure about what they do in a P100D, as that model may have come out after this service manual was printed? I assume it has a large motor on the rear as it goes like stink.... but according to this chart earlier RWD models had the larger motor as well. But all of them? Did the 60 have a larger rear motor? doesn't make sense but not clear here....
Just scheduled gear oil change on both motors of my 2018 MX. Done for preventive maintenance first year flush which is not required, but decided to do after reading this thread. Service Center listed following part number used for the gear oil 212-B ATF(1031106-00-A) Total cost based on labor rate of $175 per hour projected to be $267.25
Interesting. I would have figured the price would have been astronomical like everything else. I may get this done at my next tire rotation. thanks for the info.
Here is the Maintenance frequency and price for regularly scheduled Tesla service items... hope this helps
Well this is confusing as hell. Where does this maintenance schedule say anything about replacing the subject of this thread? Not a sarcastic attack on FlatSix911 but it seems to contradict a number of previous postings. What am I missing? Do you replace diff fluid or not?
it was in the original recommendations for older Model S but was removed. Not clear as to why. Many suspect it was to save Tesla money by avoiding service costs, especially on cars with prepaid service. The best case is that they learned it wasn’t necessary. As a former BMW owner, I’m used to this game. BMW will label a transmission as “lifetime fluid” and not change the fluid under prepaid service or warranty, while the original maker, ZF, says change the fluid every 50k miles. The fluid does last the lifetime. … once the fluid is baked, your car has reached the end of its lifetime …