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Model 3 2-Year Service
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I assume mobile can easily do what I had done. But didn’t ask as I wanted to leave my car as I was traveling to LA for the cyber truck event.
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So all done. Just did the cabin filter replacement and the brake fluid check (which came up fine). I'll take care of the rest of the stuff later or not at all depending. And now I've got HW3, so we'll see how that goes.
Agree with you on life of the car and brake fluid. It’s pretty much sealed from outside air. I had a repair shop pretty much tell me when they replaced my pads on my wife’s car that to replace the fluid was a waste of money unless their was signs of corrosion or the caliper pistons were leaking.
Unless things have changed drastically in the brake fluid world (I used to race motorcycles) DOT 5 and 5.1 requires the brake system to be completely devoid of any remaining 3 or 4 fluid.
Pretty good description of the differences between fluids here. What's the difference between DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 brake fluid?
Follow up to my OP.
Brought in my M3 on Monday for a 24-Month service. Tesla suggested Wheel Alignment & Break Fluid flush and refill. Total cost was $341. Also suggested wiper replacement but refused as it hardly ever rains in San Diego and the wipers are not streaking. Additionally they replaced at no cost Driver Floor Mat (which would no longer stay secure) & Chargeport Pins per service bulletin. Oh yeah, one other minor tweak, "performed full self driving car computer retrofit with electrical wiring"... whatever that might be.
Brought in my M3 on Monday for a 24-Month service. Tesla suggested Wheel Alignment & Break Fluid flush and refill. Total cost was $341. Also suggested wiper replacement but refused as it hardly ever rains in San Diego and the wipers are not streaking. Additionally they replaced at no cost Driver Floor Mat (which would no longer stay secure) & Chargeport Pins per service bulletin. Oh yeah, one other minor tweak, "performed full self driving car computer retrofit with electrical wiring"... whatever that might be.
Follow up to my OP.
Brought in my M3 on Monday for a 24-Month service. Tesla suggested Wheel Alignment & Break Fluid flush and refill. Total cost was $341. Also suggested wiper replacement but refused as it hardly ever rains in San Diego and the wipers are not streaking. Additionally they replaced at no cost Driver Floor Mat (which would no longer stay secure) & Chargeport Pins per service bulletin. Oh yeah, one other minor tweak, "performed full self driving car computer retrofit with electrical wiring"... whatever that might be.
gotta part number for that last item? Maybe we can just order one on the phone app.
I'm repeating some of what has been said before, but I'd emphasize two reasons to check your brake fluid and replace it if it shows signs of moisture contamination. As others have mentioned, brake fluid aggressively absorbs water. It is pulling water through the rubber seals and diaphragms of the system very slowly, but all the time. Brake systems are designed to minimize this, but it can never be fully prevented. Once the brake fluid has water in it, two things happen.
First, the boiling point of the brake fluid is reduced. That means that if you are using the brakes a lot, say on the track or headed down a long mountain pass, the fluid may begin to boil in the calipers, turning some of the fluid into a gas. Fluids are incompressible (firm brake pedal), gasses are very compressible, which means your brake pedal will soften and your ability to apply stopping forces to the calipers will suddenly be reduced. So this is a safety issue. The more moisture that the brake fluid absorbs, the lower the boiling point, and the sooner your brakes will begin to fade or fail.
Second, brake fluid is designed not to interact with the metal, rubber, and plastic components in your brake system. As water enters the system, the fluid becomes more corrosive, and the metal surfaces inside of the brake system will begin to show surface rust. If your brake fluid is not clear, if it is brown, this is happening. This was a minor problem 25 years ago when brake systems were simple; a master cylinder, some lines, and four calipers. Now that ABS is standard on all cars, rust in the system can result in a very expensive replacement of the ABS modulating valve. If your ABS valve fails and you have not replaced the fluid, I doubt the manufacturer will see this as a warranty problem (as well they should not).
I'm sure that many folks get by running their cars without ever changing their brake fluid, but I don't know that means it is recommended. I change mine every two years on my cars and motorcycles, it is cheap insurance. This is not Tesla specific, it is true for all hydraulic braking systems, which to my knowledge, every production car made today is using.
First, the boiling point of the brake fluid is reduced. That means that if you are using the brakes a lot, say on the track or headed down a long mountain pass, the fluid may begin to boil in the calipers, turning some of the fluid into a gas. Fluids are incompressible (firm brake pedal), gasses are very compressible, which means your brake pedal will soften and your ability to apply stopping forces to the calipers will suddenly be reduced. So this is a safety issue. The more moisture that the brake fluid absorbs, the lower the boiling point, and the sooner your brakes will begin to fade or fail.
Second, brake fluid is designed not to interact with the metal, rubber, and plastic components in your brake system. As water enters the system, the fluid becomes more corrosive, and the metal surfaces inside of the brake system will begin to show surface rust. If your brake fluid is not clear, if it is brown, this is happening. This was a minor problem 25 years ago when brake systems were simple; a master cylinder, some lines, and four calipers. Now that ABS is standard on all cars, rust in the system can result in a very expensive replacement of the ABS modulating valve. If your ABS valve fails and you have not replaced the fluid, I doubt the manufacturer will see this as a warranty problem (as well they should not).
I'm sure that many folks get by running their cars without ever changing their brake fluid, but I don't know that means it is recommended. I change mine every two years on my cars and motorcycles, it is cheap insurance. This is not Tesla specific, it is true for all hydraulic braking systems, which to my knowledge, every production car made today is using.
Just got a quote for my 2 year maintenance: $285 via mobile service. That includes the wipers.
Getting it done today. Just wish they had let me do it at the service center so I could have tried for the FSD upgrade.
Getting it done today. Just wish they had let me do it at the service center so I could have tried for the FSD upgrade.
goldengate
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Which service category did you use on the mobile app to schedule the 2 year service?
Categories are:
1. Noise / vibration
2. Tires wheels
3. exterior
4. interior
5. software
6. battery
7. upgrades
8. other
Thanks!
I am very interested to know what they changed out. My M3 is almost 2.5 years now. I am guessing other than wipers, they probably changed the cabin air filter and just inspected other things? That seems to be around $285.
joebruin77
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I had my 2-year service done via mobile service about 3 weeks ago. This included 1) Brake fluid test 2) Tire inspection 3) Tire rotation 4) Replace cabin air filter . Total including parts and labor was $131.50. The best part of all is that since they came to my home, I did not have to take any time off of work to go to the service center. I loved how they were even able to let themselves into the car.
goldengate
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What option did you select to get the 2 year mobile service done via the app? Or just did you just choose "other"?
joebruin77
Active Member
I chose cabin air filter under AC service, tire rotation and other for the brake fluid test. I actually initially scheduled it at my local service center. Tesla contacted me and offered the mobile service instead.
there's literally no way that an EV with braking happening largely over re-gen needs a brake fluid flush after 2 yrs... even on ICE vehicles that's not something needed before year 4 or even 5. if there's significant moisture contamination in your brake fluid after just 2 yrs... something is wrong with the system (for e.g. a leak).
I'll test strip my brake fluid after 2 yrs and swap out the cabin air filter and do another annual tire rotation myself...
I'll test strip my brake fluid after 2 yrs and swap out the cabin air filter and do another annual tire rotation myself...
For those getting the FSD computer retrofit.. you paid for the FSD upgrade presumably either at purchase time or later on? Or are people suggesting they are swapping 2.5 for 3.0 computers to anyone or a random lucky few?
My earlyish VIN car had a slightly quirky start in life which resulted in me getting some unexpected freebies as a good will gesture. I wonder if I went to Tesla for a service whether I would continue to benefit from their random generosity.. I highly doubt it of course
My earlyish VIN car had a slightly quirky start in life which resulted in me getting some unexpected freebies as a good will gesture. I wonder if I went to Tesla for a service whether I would continue to benefit from their random generosity.. I highly doubt it of course
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