How are the repairs for a Tesla Model 3 cheaper than for a Camry.
$60 oil change x 20 = $1200. Everything else is the same or pricier for a Tesla.
$60 oil change x 20 = $1200. Everything else is the same or pricier for a Tesla.
The toyota maintenance schedule for the Camry specifies every 10,000 miles (16000km). Unless you: are towing, have a car-top carrier, carry heavy loads, drive less then 5 miles when cold, drive on dirt/dusty/muddy roads, drive on melted snow, have excessing idling/low speed drive, etc.
Also the Camry uses a somewhat unusual oil 0w-16, there is a more commonly available variety... but they recommend a full flush, replace the filter, etc when every you switch back to 0w-16.
If the oil filter truly couldn’t last, then there would be many more failures. Which would be payable by the manufacture (either through warranty or class action law suit).
Based on this simple analysis, I believe the manufacturer docs vs. a mechanic with no skin in the game who also makes money from frequent oil changes.
Again, hard to know. But when the manufacturers have something to lose from being wrong and random mechanic who sells oils changes doesn’t, it makes it easier to man vehicle maintenance.
All-in maintenance costs were in the neighborhood of $700 over five years.
In 5 years you may need to replace clutch etc.
No sure if EV needs any coolant replacements.