New Owner - 2018 Mid Range M3

[mirza]

Hey everyone, just picked up a 2018 mid range model 3 with around 47k miles. I was wondering what kind of service or maintenance should I be looking to perform if I assume the previous owner never touched a thing regarding any service or maintenance, besides new tires? Thanks in advance!

 

[RayK]

Were it me, I'd change the cabin filters and inspect the brake pads. Speaking of which, if that's a 2018 MR RWD, it looks like the previous owner did some mods (chrome delete, red calipers).

Oh, and check to see if any recalls are still needed: Recalls | NHTSA

 

[EVRider-FL]

If the original owner didn't replace the 12V battery, don't expect it to last much longer. They typically die in 3-4 years.

 

[mirza]

Were it me, I'd change the cabin filters and inspect the brake pads. Speaking of which, if that's a 2018 MR RWD, it looks like the previous owner did some mods (chrome delete, red calipers).

Oh, and check to see if any recalls are still needed: Recalls | NHTSA

Appreciate this, thank you!

 

[mirza]

If the original owner didn't replace the 12V battery, don't expect it to last much longer. They typically die in 3-4 years.

I am planning on getting that replaced very soon, I have heard similar timelines regarding the 12V battery

 

[android04]

Test the brake fluid for moisture and bleed the fluid if the content is too high.

 

[Shelburne]

The answers to all your questions (and questions you haven't even come up with yet) are in the manual. If there wasn't one in your glovebox when you bought the car you can read the manual on the Tesla website.

 

[EVRider-FL]

The answers to all your questions (and questions you haven't even come up with yet) are in the manual. If there wasn't one in your glovebox when you bought the car you can read the manual on the Tesla website.

I’ve never seen a printed manual for any Tesla. I bought my first one in 2016.

 

[ericl]

I have had all my control arms replaced on mine (covered under warranty). The 2018s are notorious for this issue.

 

[Shelburne]

I’ve never seen a printed manual for any Tesla. I bought my first one in 2016.

I received my 2020 M3 in September of that year. There was a printed manual in the glove box. There is also a manual that you can download on the Tesla website