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How often to rotate the tires on your Model 3 or Model Y
Tesla's service manuals say to rotate every 6,250 miles or sooner if tread wear differs. Here is the pattern to ask for and the reset step afterward.
Clearing snow and ice off your Tesla without damaging it.
A metal scraper can scratch your Tesla’s glass roof and camera lenses. Here’s what’s actually safe to use this winter.
Is a Tesla actually cheaper to own than a gas car?
The federal tax credit is gone and insurance runs higher, but maintenance costs tell a different story. Here’s how the math actually breaks down.
Why you can’t flat-tow a Tesla, and what to do if you break down.
A Tesla has to go on a flatbed or dollies with all four wheels off the ground. Here’s why, and what Tow Mode actually does.
Do you need special wiper blades for your Tesla?
Tesla wiper blades aren’t proprietary, but the sizes differ between a Model 3 and a Model Y, and the wrong connector can damage more than the blade.
Can you take your Tesla through a car wash?
Yes, but the type of wash and one setting on the touchscreen make the difference between a clean car and a damaged one.
What Tesla’s tire pressure sensors actually monitor, and when one needs replacing.
Tesla’s TPMS sensors run on a sealed battery that lasts 5 to 7 years. Here’s how the warning actually works, and what a replacement costs at a Service Center versus an independent shop.
Do you need to replace your Tesla’s wiper blades? Here’s how to tell, and what to buy.
Streaking, chattering, or squealing wipers are an easy fix. Here’s the exact size to buy for a Model 3 or Model Y, and how to swap them without fighting the wiper arm.
Your Tesla doesn’t come with a spare tire, and the repair kit isn’t included either
Tesla sells its own tire repair kit as a separate $110 accessory. Here’s what it can actually fix, and what Roadside Assistance covers if you’re stuck.
The maintenance Tesla actually schedules
There’s no oil change and no annual service, but Tesla does publish intervals — tires, cabin filter, and a short list of the rest.
Your Tesla’s cabin air filter: how often to change it, and how to tell it needs it.
Tesla skips oil changes and spark plugs, but the cabin air filter is real maintenance most owners forget about. Here’s Tesla’s own replacement schedule and how to tell yours is overdue.
Tesla’s Extended Service Agreement: what the monthly plan actually costs and covers.
Tesla’s factory warranty runs out eventually. Here’s what the Extended Service Agreement subscription actually costs, what it covers, and what it doesn’t.
What it actually costs to replace a Tesla battery.
Battery replacement cost is a top worry for new Tesla shoppers. Here’s what Tesla’s warranty covers and what the real-world data shows.
What Tesla maintenance actually costs.
No oil changes, no spark plugs, no emissions tests — but a Tesla still has a maintenance schedule. Here’s what it actually includes.
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