Description
Can you still fix your own car, Tesla or gas? In Episode 2 of our Tuesday live, I sit down with Mike from Tesla Decoded to talk about what you can still work on yourself. Diagnosing modern cars can take some investment in the right gear, but Mike's view is that a large part of the vehicle still isn't "just a computer." You still have door hinges, bearings, struts and other wear items on both EVs and gas cars.
We get into Tesla dual-motor setups, tire wear and all-season tires, driving in the snow, why many new cars (including Teslas) don't come with a spare, roadside help and flatbeds, alignments and suspension, Cybertruck design, and why other automakers aren't doing the same kind of autonomous driving. We also talk about missing oil dipsticks on some vehicles, how to judge whether a DIY job is in your skill range, and a few tangents from car washes and cabin-filter modes to AAA.
We go live Tuesdays at 8:00 PM Eastern. Jump into chat and ask questions.
Episode 1 (saved live stream):
https://www.youtube.com/live/H52tlsXjUvs
Tesla Decoded:
https://www.youtube.com/@Tesla.Decoded
❓ FAQ
Q: Can you still work on a modern car or a Tesla yourself?
A: In this episode, Mike's view is that a large part of the car is still mechanical. Jobs like bearings, struts and door hinges are still there. The computer side can be a pain, but it isn't the whole vehicle. That's his take from the discussion, not a promise that every job is DIY.
Q: When is the live stream?
A: Tuesday nights at 8:00 PM Eastern, with Mike from Tesla Decoded and me (Anthony from Homeowner Repair).
Q: Do Teslas come with a spare tire?
A: Mike said Teslas don't, and we noted that a lot of regular gas cars don't either.
Q: Is tire and suspension work different on a Tesla?
A: In this discussion, alignment, shocks and changing a tire were described as similar in kind to a regular car. Summer tires were said to wear faster on a Tesla than all-seasons. We didn't give universal specs or a how-to.
Q: What's going on with oil dipsticks on some cars?
A: We talked about some GM and Audi models using a sensor instead of a dipstick, and the risk if that sensor fails. Confirm the setup on your own vehicle rather than assuming it matches what we described.
Q: Where can I watch Episode 1?
A: The saved Episode 1 live stream is linked above.
💬 What's one job you still do yourself on your Tesla or gas car—and what's one you'd rather leave to a shop? Tell us in the comments, or jump into chat next Tuesday at 8PM Eastern.
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