So my 2021 Model Y started dripping blue coolant on the garage floor, just as we were heading out for a trip.
'Sparky' has 19K miles on it. The slow leak got worse with a couple supercharger stops. Got the Coolant low, OK to drive warning
Then progressed to limiting top speed to 65 mph and the exhibiting some bizarre behaviors (lots of things not working).
Managed to nurse it back to the Service Center in Richmond, VA and they are replacing the coolant hose that connects one of the drive units to the main cooling system.
(Currently waiting for parts).
I'm mildly concerned to have hoses wear out at 19K miles. It's being repaired under warranty, so no complaint there. How long until other hoses need to be replaced? Don't get me wrong - I love this car.
In an ICE vehicle, it's typical to replace the timing chain at 100K. What's the service interval for Tesla, to replace hoses or other internal items that wear?
If you search for 'coolant leak' or 'coolant hose' in this forum, it's clear this is not unusual issue - not suggesting it's common but seems like a potential vulnerability.
Am I too much of a worrier? Up to this point, I routinely told my friends 'There's no maintenance!' I'll need to revise that statement going forward.
'Sparky' has 19K miles on it. The slow leak got worse with a couple supercharger stops. Got the Coolant low, OK to drive warning
Then progressed to limiting top speed to 65 mph and the exhibiting some bizarre behaviors (lots of things not working).
Managed to nurse it back to the Service Center in Richmond, VA and they are replacing the coolant hose that connects one of the drive units to the main cooling system.
(Currently waiting for parts).
I'm mildly concerned to have hoses wear out at 19K miles. It's being repaired under warranty, so no complaint there. How long until other hoses need to be replaced? Don't get me wrong - I love this car.
In an ICE vehicle, it's typical to replace the timing chain at 100K. What's the service interval for Tesla, to replace hoses or other internal items that wear?
If you search for 'coolant leak' or 'coolant hose' in this forum, it's clear this is not unusual issue - not suggesting it's common but seems like a potential vulnerability.
Am I too much of a worrier? Up to this point, I routinely told my friends 'There's no maintenance!' I'll need to revise that statement going forward.