rpiotro
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Pretty damn close. Close enough to extend the change interval to 10 years?Does driest spot on the planet mean absolutely zero humidity?
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Pretty damn close. Close enough to extend the change interval to 10 years?Does driest spot on the planet mean absolutely zero humidity?
Don't worry. I don't ever plan on selling this Model 3. BTW - used a brake fluid checker, and my fluid is at 1% moisture.... so I'm good.....No offense, but never ever buy a used car from "smathew"
Just changed the brake fluid on my 2 year old Model 3, and it feels good to be nice the car. Brake fluid is cheap, and it's easy to do with a vacuum bleeder, especially if you combine the job with rotating the tires.
The original brake fluid was already starting to look discolored, which is also an indicator of absorbing moisture. Most DOT 3 brake fluids are clear as water when fresh.
Go with DOT 3 because it resists absorbing water more than DOT 4, and unless you track your car, you'll never need the higher boiling point of DOT 4.
Sorry, but I used to own a BWM [sic]. WTF is a "break [sic] flush"?One of things I disliked about BWM it seemed like every other time I went in it was time for a "break flush". smh
Sorry, but I used to own a BWM [sic]. WTF is a "break [sic] flush"?
My plan is just to bleed the brakes on my Model 3 every 2 years. It's easy with the Motive Products brake bleeder kit. Any older fluid in the ABS module eventually gets flushed out that way.Anything special with regard to the ABS module regarding the brake bleeding procedure or just open each corner and watch the reservoir level?
Sorry, but I used to own a BWM [sic]. WTF is a "break [sic] flush"?
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No more than we actually USE the brakes, I wouldn't worry for at least 100,000 miles or later. At least I didn't. Never a problem.that seems a bit excessive ... granted with regen brakes aren't used that much but with ICE cars needing a brake fluid change every 3-4 yrs or after 40k+ miles... i wouldn't go 3x that even in an EV
Nope. Retired test engineer.It was voice to text...let me guess school teacher?
No more than we actually USE the brakes, I wouldn't worry for at least 100,000 miles or later. At least I didn't. Never a problem.
Seriously? lolDon't worry... 120K miles and haven't changed the brake fluid yet. You're good.
Yup. I use my brake fluid checker, and the moisture level still checks out as fine.Seriously? lol
One of things I disliked about BWM it seemed like every other time I went in it was time for a "break flush". smh
The power bleeder is hands down in the top 5 best investments I've made in a tool. If you're doing brakes yourself, I would consider this an absolute must have.I don’t bother testing the fluid, just do a brake fluid flush/exchange ever other spring when I switch from winter to summer tires. I can do all 4 vehicles tire swap and brake fluid in ~2hrs with a floor Jack one of my teens helping in our garage. I use this pressure bleeder and have the Lexus, Subaru, MB, and tesla (GM) attachments.
We're approaching 4 years with our Model 3, and I want to check the brake fluid. Good conversation above. Now the simple practical question: where do I check the fluid?
Also, does anyone know what Tesla does if you ask them to do it? Just moisture content, or also the copper check?