My brand new Y took a dump

[G8rPete]

1600 miles. What the heck is this?

 

[Mulkogi]

If it doesn’t smell like windshield fluid then you should call the sc. coolant leak

 

[jmaddr]

Call them either way. I'm sure they'll say "bring it in". However, before you do, try to take as many under body pictures as you can. They could say this is impact related (which wouldn't be warranty) and you might need something to confirm or deny.

 

[G8rPete]

Call them either way. I'm sure they'll say "bring it in". However, before you do, try to take as many under body pictures as you can. They could say this is impact related (which wouldn't be warranty) and you might need something to confirm or deny.

Great tip on taking underbody pics, thanks. This is def a battery coolant leak, appears to be dripping from a seam across the centerline of the main battery.

 

[Pianewman]

Before driving it again, carefully remove the service cover (rear panel in the frunk) and carefully check coolant level. If necessary, fill with Tesla approved coolant from any parts store.
Then drive to SC.

 

[N1L CO2]

If the car has lost that much coolant, you should see an error message on the screen regarding low coolant. Also, I would recommend calling roadside service (through the app) and get it towed-in. Should not risk overheating the battery.

 

[E90alex]

Before driving it again, carefully remove the service cover (rear panel in the frunk) and carefully check coolant level. If necessary, fill with Tesla approved coolant from any parts store.
Then drive to SC.

No, call Tesla roadside and have them tow it.

 

[brkaus]

I wouldn't add anything myself. Just have it towed or whatever they suggest.

What do you mean by centerline? Front? Back?

 

[455dan]

I wouldn't add anything myself. Just have it towed or whatever they suggest.

What do you mean by centerline? Front? Back?

Maybe this centerline going to the rear of the car?
Agree with E90alex, add nothing... and call for Roadside Service. Tesla needs to see it as is.

 

[ucmndd]

If you’re close to a service center just drive it in. It won’t explode.

 

[EVFamilyGrins]

Agree should visit SC. Check if Mobile Service is an option, then you don't have to tow or risk driving.

 

[ucmndd]

Agree should visit SC. Check if Mobile Service is an option, then you don't have to tow or risk driving.

This is not something mobile service can fix. It needs to go to a service center.

 

[Pianewman]

Mobile service can certainly evaluate the situation before going to the inconvenience of a tow.

OP: Update?

 

[fholbert]

This is not something mobile service can fix. It needs to go to a service center.

Isn’t the likely issue just a loose hose clamp?

 

[ucmndd]

Isn’t the likely issue just a loose hose clamp?

Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, it’s not typically something they’ll risk doing in a driveway.

 

[EVer Hopeful]

Do you have pets?

If you do, then clean that stuff up. If it's any kind of coolant (and it probably is) they'll like it for its sweet taste, but then it'll crystalise in their kidneys and kill them

Do your neighbours have pets?

 

[G8rPete]

Update on my model Y: Turns out this was a washer fluid tank failure. The coolant system is intact (thank goodness). Thanks to all for your responses and suggestions!

I took delivery of this car on 9/18/23. It has been in the SC twice already (12V system failure and this). I’m pretty frustrated at the apparent lack of quality control at assembly.

 

[JHCCAZ]

Update on my model Y: Turns out this was a washer fluid tank failure. The coolant system is intact (thank goodness). Thanks to all for your responses and suggestions!

I took delivery of this car on 9/18/23. It has been in the SC twice already (12V system failure and this). I’m pretty frustrated at the apparent lack of quality control at assembly.

Sorry to hear about these problems. It sounds like the most serious issue was the 12 volt system, and I think it's certainly possible that the washer fluid tank was damaged during that repair. It might not actually be from a second factory assembly-quality problem.

 

[TwoK4drSi]

Update on my model Y: Turns out this was a washer fluid tank failure. The coolant system is intact (thank goodness). Thanks to all for your responses and suggestions!

I took delivery of this car on 9/18/23. It has been in the SC twice already (12V system failure and this). I’m pretty frustrated at the apparent lack of quality control at assembly.

So can mobile service fix it?