Fluids and Capacities
- 2024-03-29: Added new Gearbox Fluid section.
- 2024-03-27: Updated DOT 4 BASF Hydraulan 404 as the approved brake fluid.
- 2024-03-19: Added compressor oil density note and leak detection kit info.
- 2024-03-06: Added 1646886-02-A KAF 1 gearbox fluid.
- 2024-02-28: Updated windshield washer fluid part numbers for North America.
- 2024-02-27: Updated gearbox fluid to KAF 1 and added 1119779-00-A G48 coolant for EMEA.
- 2024-02-23: Updated A/C refrigerant oil specifications.
- 2024-01-08: Added part numbers of refrigerant and coolant for China only.
- 2023-05-30: Updating KAF gearbox fluid part number.
- 2023-04-04: Updated information on A/C oil type to be used.
- 2023-03-29: Rephrased brake fluid recommendation.
- 2023-03-23: Updated information on DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid.
- 2023-03-15: Added part numbers for gearbox fluid.
Fluids
Component / System |
Description |
---|---|
Air Conditioning |
Depending on its intended sales region, the air conditioning system is filled with R134a or R1234yf refrigerant.
For China only, please use the following refrigerant:
If oil needs to be added to the air conditioning system, use the appropriate oil as specified below. CAUTION Select the corresponding refrigerant oil type according
to different types of compressors. Do not mix different types of
A/C system oil.
Note For calculations, both ND-11 and RB100EV compressor oils have a density of 0.98
grams/ml at 15°C.
If ultraviolet dye needs to be added
to the system to troubleshoot a leak, the following leak detector injection kit and
refill leak detector dye are Tesla-approved for all Tesla refrigerant systems.
|
Brake Fluid |
DOT 4 BASF Hydraulan 404 (part number 1012041-10-C) is the approved brake fluid. Note The brake fluid
filler cap is marked 'DOT 3'. This is the minimum requirement
and does not state to only use DOT 3 brake fluid. CAUTION Only use new fluid from sealed containers. |
Coolant |
The cooling system contains an ethylene glycol (phosphate and nitrate free) based coolant.
For China only, please use the following coolant:
For EMEA only, please use the following coolant:
The overall concentration of ethylene glycol should not fall below 50% by volume to make sure that the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are maintained. Concentrations of ethylene glycol greater than 60% are not recommended as cooling efficiency will be impaired. Tesla G-48 coolant is a pre-mixed 50/50 solution of ethylene glycol and water. The coolant is ready to use. Do not add water. CAUTION Tesla cannot provide warranties for any type of coolant
other than Tesla G-48 coolant. Use of other coolants is at your
own risk. |
Electrical Joint Compound |
Penetrox A-13 electrical joint compound (part number 1089974-00-A). |
Gearbox Fluid |
To reduce gearbox fluid variances and improve drive unit efficiency, service
centers are to transition to KAF1 gearbox fluid for all vehicle drive units.
When refilling or topping up drive unit gearboxes, first deplete supplies of the
specified SK 212-B, ATF-9, and EDF2 gearbox fluids, and only then substitute
with KAF1. KAF1 gearbox fluid is fully backwards compatible with the SK 212-B,
ATF-9, and EDF2 gearbox fluids, and incidental mixing of the specified fluid
with KAF1 is permitted. Eventually, service centers will only stock KAF1
fluid. CAUTION SK 212-B gearbox
fluid is reddish, ATF-9 and EDF2 fluids are dark purple, and KAF1 fluid is amber
colored. If you are unable to determine what fluid is in the drive unit, refill or
top up with only KAF1. Do not mix SK 212, ATF-9, or EDF2 gearbox fluids with each
other.
|
Windshield Washer Fluid |
North America: Any Tesla approved ethanol-based windshield washer fluid, including, but not limited to:
|
Europe, Middle East, Africa: Any Tesla approved ethanol-based windshield washer fluid, including, but not limited to:
|
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Asia-Pacific: Any Tesla approved windshield washer fluid, including, but not limited to:
|
Capacities
Component / System |
Capacity |
---|---|
Air conditioning refrigerant |
1020g (1000g minimum, 1040g maximum) |
Air conditioning oil |
256g (250g minimum, 262g maximum) |
Cooling system, Structural Pack (filled from dry) |
|
Cooling system (filled from dry) |
|
Gearbox, Front Drive Unit (3DU) |
1300 ml - Refill |
Gearbox, Rear Drive Unit (3DU) |
2100 ml - Refill |
Gearbox, Rear Drive Unit (4DU) |
2300 ml - Refill |