2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Heat Pump 9.03 OZS. 0.26 L POE ND-11 Air Conditioning Oil CAUTION: Select the corresponding refrigerant oil model according to different types of compressors. Do not mix different types of A/C system oil of different models at the same time. These types are used by Tesla Service Centers: Hanon: RB100EV. Sanden: RB100EV. Denso: ND-11. S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Heat Pump 4.95 OZS. 0.14 L POE ND-11 Air Conditioning Oil CAUTION: Select the corresponding refrigerant oil model according to different types of compressors. Do not mix different types of A/C system oil of different models at the same time. These types are used by Tesla Service Centers: Hanon: RB100EV. Sanden: RB100EV. Denso: ND-11. S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/Heat Pump 2.25 LBS. 1.02 KG R-134a or R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant Depending on its intended sales region, the air conditioning system is filled with R134a or 1234yf refrigerant. If available, you can refer to the label on the RH front trunk trim. 1012403-00B, Refrigerant: R134a. 2006643-00A Refrigerant: R-1234yf S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/o Heat Pump 1.46 LBS. 0.66 KG R-134a or R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant Depending on its intended sales region, the air conditioning system is filled with R134a or 1234yf refrigerant. If available, you can refer to the label on the RH front trunk trim. 1012403-00B, Refrigerant: R134a. 2006643-00A Refrigerant: R-1234yf S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Gearbox, Front Drive Unit (3DU) 1.37 QTS. 1.29 L EDDF2 Fluid Part number 1616951-00-A S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Gearbox, Rear Drive Unit (3DU) 2.22 QTS. 2.1 L EDDF2 Fluid Part number 1616951-00-A S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Gearbox, Rear Drive Unit (4DU) 2.43 QTS. 2.29 L KAF1 Fluid Part number 1646886-03-A S
Brake Fluid Dry Fill 1.03 QTS. 0.97 L DOT 3 372LB Part number 1060099-00-A is the recommended brake fluid. Only use new fluid from sealed containers. S
Engine Coolant RWD Dry Fill,2170 E1 17.22 QTS. 16.29 L Ethylene Glycol Coolant - 50/50 mix - 1 Gallon 1029320-00-A 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. S
Engine Coolant RWD Dry Fill,SR LFP60 15.43 QTS. 14.6 L Ethylene Glycol Coolant - 50/50 mix - 1 Gallon 1029320-00-A 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. S
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