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Would you please let us know how many gallons of coolant you added after replacement?I did my 2020 in the driveway in 30 minutes.
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Would you please let us know how many gallons of coolant you added after replacement?I did my 2020 in the driveway in 30 minutes.
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cuz those are free from problems... Friends Model S has had 3 motor replacements in 5 years. Granted, he's not doing the replacements and the first two didn't cost anything. My local pepboys has been certified as a tesla repair shop and every day there are over half of dozen of them sitting in the lot, but yes, they have far fewer mechanical parts and therefor should be less maintenance.
I drained the radiator first and it took a little less than two gallons to fill it back up.Would you please let us know how many gallons of coolant you added after replacement?
Should be, but aren't. EVs are nowhere near as reliable as ICE vehicles currently.cuz those are free from problems... Friends Model S has had 3 motor replacements in 5 years. Granted, he's not doing the replacements and the first two didn't cost anything. My local pepboys has been certified as a tesla repair shop and every day there are over half of dozen of them sitting in the lot, but yes, they have far fewer mechanical parts and therefor should be less maintenance.
I used the FordTechMakuloco instructions when I changed my water pump and thermostat. Worked great.Was it hard to burp the system? Seems that’s not as straightforward on newer stuff compared to old school cars.
I saw the headline, but have not had a chance to delve into the reporting any further. I suspect most of those issues are software related. Most EVs still have a lead acid 12V battery. Several manufacturers have had issues with connectivity and infotainment software running the batteries down, as well as other software issues. I doubt most of these issues required a mechanical repair. Both of my vehicles had these battery issues, but since I purchased them used they received software updates before I purchased them. My wife's Jaguar actually shipped with TWO 12V batteries, and losing the accessory one would render the vehicle inoperable. They've since switched to a single battery. The panel gaps, etc...that's probably Tesla's crappy quality. I've not seen cars from other major brands, like Hyundai, Ford, or BMW, with that level of body panel issues. My primary concern is replacing failed parts, which I've not had to do. Is the report publicly available somewhere? I'm curious to see what specific issues consumers reported having.Should be, but aren't. EVs are nowhere near as reliable as ICE vehicles currently.
Electric vehicles less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks: Consumer Reports
EV owners most frequently reported troubles with battery and charging systems as well as flaws in how the vehicles’ body panels and interior parts fit together.nypost.com
Oh no electric come on man you can make better decisions than thatI was thinking the same when I changed my water pump a few months ago. Tired of clambering around the vehicle and fighting fasteners. That's why I'm transitioning my vehicles to electric.