Tesla "Fluid Leakage" Guide to Fix, Cost, Online support, Find and Book workshop

1. Introduction

In this free guide, you will get information about how to diagnose, how to repair, How much it could cost part and labor, How to get online support, Find and compare best affordable workshop in your region and book an online appointment for repair/service, Information about spare part number and name and buy new and used spare parts with best price etc.

There could be different fluid leakage. There are some normal and abnormal leakages.

1.1 Normal leakage

There could be small amount of water under car from Air Conditioning systems, which is normal. Normal leakage could be colorless like water. 

1.2. Abnormal leakage

Abnormal leakage could be different kind of oil leakage. Abnormal leakage could have some different color. It could be dangerous so It need to repair ASAP.

1.3 How to diagnose

1.3.1 Location

It could be possible to identify depend on location. Is it from front or rear of the car? Is it from near tire?

  • If it is near tire. It could be brake fluid leakage.
  • If it is under motor/drive unit. It could be gearbox/drive unit oil. 

1.3.2 Color

It could be possible to identify depend on color of fluid. Is it colorless or have some color. 

If it is colorless and feels like water. It could be from condensation, washer fluid. 

1.3.2 Feel

If its feel like oil. It could be from gearbox oil.

1.3.3 Service Mode

In some cases, system could be able to show alert on screen, if level of is below minimum. Some of most common alert could be followings:

2. How to Fix

2.1 Brake Fluid

It could be near tire. When brake fluid level will be low. System could show alert "Brake Fluid Low". Please do not drive car if brake fluid is low or has leakage. It could be dangerous. Please read more details about Brake Fluid in another guide. More details

2.2 Drive Unit Coolant

Check out more details in another blog. Link

2.3 Drive Unit (Transmission/Differential) Oil

If it is under motor/drive unit. It could feel like oil. Please read more details about Drive Unit Service in another guide (how to fix, cost etc.) More details

2.4 Compressor

2.5 Condenser

If it is clear, feel like water and from front of the car. It could from condensation and should be normal.

2.6 Suspension (Shock Absorber) Fluid

2.7 Washer Fluid

It could be clear and feel like water. It could from front side. Please read more details about washer fluid leakage in another guide (How to fix, cost). More details

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Alert Code

Some of most common possible alert code

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FAQ

1. Can I do at Local Workshop, Independent Tesla Workshop?

Yes, you can. However, please make sure that workshop knows how to work to Tesla Cars. If local workshop need any support. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide online shop. You can also find workshop in our Workshop Locator.

2. Can I do it/repair yourself/myself (DIY)?

Some of repair could be done at DIY. In case, if you needed Tools, Know-How, Time etc. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide you online support. 

Note: Please do not work with high voltage components. If you do not need needed/proper Tools, Know-How etc. It could be dangerous.

3. Mobile repair service?

In some of cases, we could also provide mobile services. Please feel to contact us where are you located and what kind of repair are you looking for.

4 Car not under warranty, salvage, accident, flood, modified cars?

It is highly recommended to perform repair with independent workshop to save money.

5. Car under warranty?

In case if your car is under warranty. It is recommended to perform certain repair works (HV Components, ADAS etc) with OEM during warranty period. Wear and Tear Part Repair could be done with independent workshop to save money. Please read more details in another guide. Link 

 

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