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4 article(s) on «Drive unit». Sorted by severity — most severe first.
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50-7000 USDModel S/X: LDU problems (the large rear motor) — seal leak and failure
Typical defect: coolant leaks past the rotor seal → ingress into the stator/inverter, noise/corrosion and motor death. What to check, how to fix it, and what it costs in Belarus.
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120-600 USDTesla drive unit oil change: intervals, which fluid, prices in Belarus (M3/Y vs S/X)
Tesla officially calls drive unit fluid lifetime, but independent shops change it every 60–120k km. We sort out: which Dexron / KAF1 / ATF-9 goes where, how the M3/Y procedure differs from LDU/RDU, and what it costs in Minsk.
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UpgradeModel 3Model Y
1000-2000 USDModel 3/Y: inverter failures on '980' motors
Early 980 rear motors had inverter failures. Symptoms and repair guidelines.
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UpgradeModel 3Model Y
~0 USDModel 3/Y: the '990' rear motor — a sturdy workhorse
By field reports the '990' shows good reliability and longevity. The best pick for a pre-facelift.
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