3 ms·
In most ICE cars you would also be doing an automatic transmission fluid flush, brake line flush (potentially twice) and one or two replacement batteries. In an
by jerkstate 4y ago
In most ICE cars you would also be doing an automatic transmission fluid flush, brake line flush (potentially twice) and one or two replacement batteries. In an AWD car you would also need a transfer case flush. Tesla recommends brake fluid flush only if you tow, presumably because regenerative braking reduces the load on the braking system. As well as coolant, which you mention, I looked it up and Tesla used to recommend a coolant flush at 50k miles but now says it is not required (I have had mine done at 45k miles on my current ICE car).
- cjrp 4y agoAre most ICE cars automatic? Not here. Although that reminds me, with the ICE you'd probably be looking at a few hundred £ for a new clutch by 90k. EVs still have 12v batteries that need replacing, I thought.
- grecy 4y agoYes, in North America ice cars are more than 90% automatic. The 12v battery in Tesla’s is now lithium, good for the life of the vehicle.
- AtlasBarfed 4y ago??? A clutch after only 90k ??? Granted my mom bought Toyotas, but we never did any clutch changes, and drove them to 150k at least.
- cjrp 4y agoDepends on what type of miles those 90k were. Highway vs. city makes a difference.