Recent content by mm9351

In order to Supercharge at the highest possible rate, Tesla recommends that we pre-condition the battery by setting the destination to the supercharging station. While I appreciate the 'guidance,' we should all know by now how to get to our local supercharger destination without the annoying...

I completely understand looks are subjective, but I had a discussion with customer at Mercedes the other day. I was describing how “Tesla” in general makes every other vehicle feel “slow” … to wish she replied that Teslas are “ugly”. I was a bit taken aback by the comment but then I realized...

I just located this calculator you refer to on the Tesla Channel website. I do think it's a very useful tool and takes into account the state you live for charging at home rate equivalency. Absolutely agree that savings on operating costs do not qualify for reducing your monthly payments...

Agreed! Take a look at Lucid Motors for their order configurator page. The price is the price. $69,900 for the Air Pure edition. Period. Add destination, document fees, order deposit. No fanfare and probable, estimated savings BS. Tesla has a loyal fan base and really needs to reconsider...

PSEG Long Island offers a Time of Use plan (TOU). Current rates using rate code 192 as follows: Power Supply Charges: Peak: @ $ .180870 Off Peak: @ $ .099173 Super Off Peak: @ $ .059577 >>> from 10 pm to 6 am >>> the scheduled time I charge my Tesla Delivery System Charges: Peak: @ $...

Using the configurator model under any Tesla vehicle, the price detail page proudly shows "estimated 3-year gas savings" upwards of $3,900. We should all be in agreement that yes, you won't ever need to buy gasoline for driving your Tesla. But the obvious question is, you're paying at the...

Not true. You pay sales tax on a Tesla purchased in NY as i did in March 2023 plus registration fees. The sales tax amount also shows up on the Tesla online order configurator page. All vehicles sold in NY pay state sales tax at 4% plus county tax fees at an additional 4.625% depending on the...

You will pay New York sales tax when the vehicle is registered. You can be sure that taxes will be added to the final bill of sale when you take delivery. On the MSLR that equates to ~ $6,600. In addition, you will also see the NY State incentive rebate, which is a $500 credit at point of...

And this would explain the strong scent emanating from the vent(s). Does each DU have its own oil pump? If so, I'm supposing that the rear unit might be at fault due to the stronger odor at that location. Hoping that Tesla can pressurize the coolant system and rule out any other leaks. Full...

Just checked the coolant level. It definitely appears low, just slightly above the minimum level. Per the Tesla website the coolant is blue and has a characteristic sweet smell. Will report back with the service center findings.

Interestingly the Tesla service rep believes that the odor is noticeable while driving and not parked. I explained it’s mostly noticeable in a closed garage, just sitting there in park. I used to work in an environmental lab, and to me it smells like ‘brine’ (which is essentially a coolant...

Update: I logged into the Tesla app to book a service appointment, and surprisingly a message appears “Gearbox fluid service recommended, detected 2/3/24.” Now I believe this is the root cause. So I needed to check the service app before I see an alert in the vehicle?

Good point, but wouldn’t a major coolant leak as you suggested trigger a warning?

In addition I’ve noticed the cabin cooling fan has been running even though the climate / venting is off. As such, this is considered normal behavior when ambient temperatures are high. Seems likely this anomaly is related to a coolant issue….?

Already checked, no foreign substances anywhere on the undercarriage. Appreciate your response.