Tesla Drive Unit Oil Change — What Owners Need to Know

By Eugene B. · 5 min read · Tesla & EV

Tesla owners are often told their cars need almost no maintenance. That's mostly true — but the drive unit contains a reduction gearbox with gear fluid that degrades over time. Skipping it can lead to bearing wear, the notorious LDU whine, and costly drive unit replacement. Here's what every Tesla owner in South Florida needs to know.

Tesla's electric motor has no engine oil, but the drive unit gearbox does contain gear fluid that degrades over time. Learn what it is, when to change it, and why it matters for Model S, 3, X, and Y owners in Fort Lauderdale.