America's tire lifting model Y without jack pad - is it safe?

[ngng]

It’s fine. Did you check underneath to see if there’s any actual damage?

The side rails where the jack points are extend slightly lower than the battery. Their lifts have a flat top surface so there’s no risk to contacting or damaging the battery. The weight is also distributed over a bigger area so there’s less risk of damage to the side rail. If one were to use a single jack in the center of the car instead of the jack points, then that would be cause for concern.

Tesla service doesn’t use jack pads either from what I’ve seen. They’ve just been so ubiquitously peddled by all the accessory sellers that people think they need them.

Yup. No need for pads if you’re careful. I’ve never used them on any of our cars. No big name tire fast food joint is going to be careful though. Luck of the draw.

 

[WUSIWUG]

What’s the red stuff between the jack point and the battery? Does it matter if there’s a lot showing? My car was just at tire shop for a plug, they claimed to have pucks, but it didn’t appear to show in my pics when the car was lifted. Just concerned about the red under the car now.

 

[jcanoe]

Does the pink slime appear on both side rails? Did you recently take your Y to a car wash?

 

[WUSIWUG]

Does the pink slime appear on both side rails? Did you recently take your Y to a car wash?

Yes it’s in both sides. It was raining when the photo was taken. I haven’t taken the car to a car wash before (I hand wash). But I did purchase the car used.

 

[jcanoe]

Yes it’s in both sides. It was raining when the photo was taken. I haven’t taken the car to a car wash before (I hand wash). But I did purchase the car used.

Maybe the vehicle you purchased was in flood waters at some point. You could have Tesla inspect the vehicle.

 

[Iron]

There is sealant along the battery seams but I don't think it's supposed to look like that. Can the stuff be scraped off. Did you smell it?

 

[gt2690b]

What’s the red stuff between the jack point and the battery? Does it matter if there’s a lot showing? My car was just at tire shop for a plug, they claimed to have pucks, but it didn’t appear to show in my pics when the car was lifted. Just concerned about the red under the car now. View attachment 1028896View attachment 1028897View attachment 1028898

i have the same stuff on my model y 2021 LR awd... is it bad!??!

 

[WyoDude]

i have the same stuff on my model y 2021 LR awd... is it bad!??!

Hard to say, maybe nothing. Service center would be the best to tell you.

 

[Iron]

It's on all Teslas I would think, but it's supposed to be dry. In the pics, it looks like that can be wiped off.

 

[gt2690b]

It's on all Teslas I would think, but it's supposed to be dry. In the pics, it looks like that can be wiped off.

mine is def dry