2.5% is just simple interest of 250*0.01%. Compounded interest is 1.0001^250 = 2.53%, a 1% better result.
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lafrisbee
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When Tesla makes a toilet paper... butt it will have images of short sellers on it(?).
mltv
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Right you are. I rounded and wiped away all the impact from compounding. Not so miraculous after all I suppose.2.5% is just simple interest of 250*0.01%. Compounded interest is 1.0001^250 = 2.53%, a 1% better result.
That's better than me, I started out with 1.001^250, then luckily rechecked my work. Compounding is helpful, but not that much!
bballshinobi
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I wouldn't trust the Tesla brand toilet paper since Elon believes the best part is no part...
Elon also believes that all input is error...I wouldn't trust the Tesla brand toilet paper since Elon believes the best part is no part...
Tesla releases Tesla toilet paperI wouldn't trust the Tesla brand toilet paper since Elon believes the best part is no part...
Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance
The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
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“In fact, they say the savings they observed were only slightly better than two other ICE vehicles that they were running in parallel. They mention that you don’t have to change oil in an EV, but the Model 3 still needs its brake calipers lubricated (because in theory they see less use than in an ICE vehicle because an EV relies a lot more on regen), an operation which has now been done on their tester a total of three times and is one of the things that has brought the cost to $432.”
Is this a thing with the brake calipers? Owned Teslas since 2013 this is the first time I have heard of it. Anyone lubricate their brake calipers every 12k miles?
Not once. Model S at 120K miles and Model 3 at 40K miles. Honestly never heard this before.Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance
The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
“In fact, they say the savings they observed were only slightly better than two other ICE vehicles that they were running in parallel. They mention that you don’t have to change oil in an EV, but the Model 3 still needs its brake calipers lubricated (because in theory they see less use than in an ICE vehicle because an EV relies a lot more on regen), an operation which has now been done on their tester a total of three times and is one of the things that has brought the cost to $432.”
Is this a thing with the brake calipers? Owned Teslas since 2013 this is the first time I have heard of it. Anyone lubricate their brake calipers every 12k miles?
No. Car and Driver should know that this is technically recommended for ALL vehicles. That's embarrassing. I'm at 45k miles on my model 3. Maintenance has consisted of a couple of air filters and windshield wiper blades. An equivalent ICE would have had 8 or so oil changes by now. (plus the hour or so of time lost dealing with that)Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance
The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
“In fact, they say the savings they observed were only slightly better than two other ICE vehicles that they were running in parallel. They mention that you don’t have to change oil in an EV, but the Model 3 still needs its brake calipers lubricated (because in theory they see less use than in an ICE vehicle because an EV relies a lot more on regen), an operation which has now been done on their tester a total of three times and is one of the things that has brought the cost to $432.”
Is this a thing with the brake calipers? Owned Teslas since 2013 this is the first time I have heard of it. Anyone lubricate their brake calipers every 12k miles?
Understanding the Importance of Brake Caliper Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance is always important, but did you know about your brake calipers? Brake calipers house the brake pads and, using brackets, pistons and caliper slide pins, which help push the pads into the brake rotors when you apply the brakes.
www.crestmontcadillac.com
Todd Burch
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I have 143,000 miles on my Model S and have never lubricated anything...Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance
The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
“In fact, they say the savings they observed were only slightly better than two other ICE vehicles that they were running in parallel. They mention that you don’t have to change oil in an EV, but the Model 3 still needs its brake calipers lubricated (because in theory they see less use than in an ICE vehicle because an EV relies a lot more on regen), an operation which has now been done on their tester a total of three times and is one of the things that has brought the cost to $432.”
Is this a thing with the brake calipers? Owned Teslas since 2013 this is the first time I have heard of it. Anyone lubricate their brake calipers every 12k miles?
Yes, it's a thing made up by c&d. No one else have ever heard of this. C&D must be some teenage girls strolling into pep boys and got hosed for not knowing anything.Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance
The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
“In fact, they say the savings they observed were only slightly better than two other ICE vehicles that they were running in parallel. They mention that you don’t have to change oil in an EV, but the Model 3 still needs its brake calipers lubricated (because in theory they see less use than in an ICE vehicle because an EV relies a lot more on regen), an operation which has now been done on their tester a total of three times and is one of the things that has brought the cost to $432.”
Is this a thing with the brake calipers? Owned Teslas since 2013 this is the first time I have heard of it. Anyone lubricate their brake calipers every 12k miles?
same here. 2x Model S (2014, 2017), with ~80k miles on them each. not once
Nope this is nonsense. I have never lubricated brake calibers any car I have ever owned.Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance
The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
“In fact, they say the savings they observed were only slightly better than two other ICE vehicles that they were running in parallel. They mention that you don’t have to change oil in an EV, but the Model 3 still needs its brake calipers lubricated (because in theory they see less use than in an ICE vehicle because an EV relies a lot more on regen), an operation which has now been done on their tester a total of three times and is one of the things that has brought the cost to $432.”
Is this a thing with the brake calipers? Owned Teslas since 2013 this is the first time I have heard of it. Anyone lubricate their brake calipers every 12k miles?
My Model S has 50,000 miles on it and I have spent exactly ZERO on maintenence.
Car and Driver is fishing......and they smell fishy.
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No idea, I always pay the 4-years in advance for annual inspections, so maybe they do it there, who knowsCar And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance
The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
“In fact, they say the savings they observed were only slightly better than two other ICE vehicles that they were running in parallel. They mention that you don’t have to change oil in an EV, but the Model 3 still needs its brake calipers lubricated (because in theory they see less use than in an ICE vehicle because an EV relies a lot more on regen), an operation which has now been done on their tester a total of three times and is one of the things that has brought the cost to $432.”
Is this a thing with the brake calipers? Owned Teslas since 2013 this is the first time I have heard of it. Anyone lubricate their brake calipers every 12k miles?
Maybe there's something to it, with the brakes being used less than other cars, in which case I'd say it's ripe for a little Tesla innovation
I imagine if you had been lubricating your "brake-pads" then you probably wouldn't be here to talk about it
Perhaps you misinterpreted my ‘thing’ request. My question was not whether brake calipers exist and whether they may on occasion require lubrication, but whether Tesla owners here had engaged in regular intervals of brake caliper lubrication, something I have never done.
Based on the responses received it seems the prevailing answer here is “no”.
Your belief that I equate C and D with naive teenage girls is … puzzling.
Maybe Mean teenage girls defending their turf and posse would be a better analogy.
Tesla manual recommends lubricating brake pads every year or X number (dont remember the figure) of miles if the car is driven on salted roads. Otherwise the brakes are prone to corrosion. Rutine lubrication is not necessary if the car is driven on non-salted roads.
I live in Finland where we have icy roads during winter and salt is frequently used. The Finnish Tesla Facebook group contains several anecdotes of non-lubricated brakes becoming stuck and/or severely corroded over the years.
I live in Finland where we have icy roads during winter and salt is frequently used. The Finnish Tesla Facebook group contains several anecdotes of non-lubricated brakes becoming stuck and/or severely corroded over the years.
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I love my super edit powers!I imagine if you had been lubricating your "brake-pads" then you probably wouldn't be here to talk about it
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