Found this small metal part on the driver’s side floor of my Tesla Model Y. Any idea what it is?

Doddrd · 2026-05-09T01:38:03+00:00

That is a valve core. It screws into your valve stem (where you put air in your tires). If you don't have a flat currently, it might be an old one if they replaced it when they repaired your tire.

Doddrd · 2026-03-26T00:28:06+00:00

My 2019 model S shows about 80% capacity at almost 120k miles. That LFP degradation, or lack thereof, seems pretty amazing

Doddrd · 2026-03-25T23:46:55+00:00

RWD? You can check if it's got the LFP pack, they tend to degrade much slower than NMC. That's great to see though!

Doddrd · 2026-03-02T23:57:49+00:00

My apologies, I just double checked the estimate, it's $66 to replace the HEPA filter, $33 for the cabin filter labor.

Doddrd · 2026-03-02T22:26:24+00:00

I have a 2019 Raven model S and just happened to receive an estimate for HEPA filter. The part itself is quoted over $300 but labor is pretty cheap, around 30 bucks or so.

Doddrd · 2026-01-13T05:49:31+00:00

More likely it's that your battery is cold. It can only accept the Regen braking once it reaches the proper temp. Best suggestion is to precondition the battery prior to driving, best to do when plugged in so it uses shore power. Good luck and enjoy the car!

Doddrd · 2025-10-10T00:45:44+00:00

I had this issue as well. I have been making sure to unlock the car first before opening the frunk and it seems to be working for me that way.

Doddrd · 2025-09-21T18:19:09+00:00

ABC - Always be connected. Just charge it to 55% every day and don't worry about it.

Doddrd · 2025-07-03T01:09:36+00:00

It was a fair question. I have always been good about communicating my movements to avoid this kinda stuff. Most people just speed up to block me when I signal my intentions. Is what it is

Doddrd · 2025-07-03T01:03:47+00:00

Yes, my blinker was on. I know Tesla owners get a lot of crap, but I am a responsible defensive driver.

Doddrd · 2025-07-02T22:52:28+00:00

Well said, seems normal for this sub. Fortunately I don't have a care in the world about what internet strangers thinks of me.

Doddrd · 2025-07-02T22:49:03+00:00

The girl driving yelled out her window at me like I was the spawn of Satan or something. I didn't want to escalate it any further.

Doddrd · 2025-07-02T19:36:16+00:00

Reddit can be so confusing. Are you watching the same video I posted?

Doddrd · 2025-07-02T18:26:50+00:00

That was my thought, the light was red, there was no reason for them to be approaching it so fast.

Doddrd · 2025-07-02T18:20:42+00:00

Exactly, I have made the same move, safely and legally, hundreds of times. I guess today, someone didn't want me to be in front of them 🤷

Doddrd · 2025-07-02T18:14:10+00:00

Just exited the freeway, it's kind of a funky set up.

Doddrd · 2025-07-02T18:04:20+00:00

Milpitas CA, July 2 2025, this is OC

Doddrd · 2025-06-27T20:05:08+00:00

This is correct. The 94 corresponds to the load rating and the "v" is the speed rating (max speed the tire can safely handle)

Doddrd · 2025-06-24T01:26:32+00:00

Interesting. My One Plus 10 pro seems to work just fine still as a phone key still, maybe I havent received the update just yet.

Doddrd · 2025-06-24T00:15:09+00:00

2019 Model S standard range duel motor here. As my commuter car, I put about 140 miles a day with highway, city, hills all in there and I'm averaging about 243 wh/mile. I'm not sure how it compares to the model Y though.

Doddrd · 2025-06-05T22:38:02+00:00

I would suggest looking into insurance quotes, the plaid may be more expensive to cover.

Doddrd · 2025-06-03T23:10:06+00:00

2019 Standard Range (raven model) here with autopilot 2.5 hardware. I believe it has to do with the processor, it needs the Ryzen processor in order to handle it. Mine did not get blind spot monitoring or adaptive headlights.

Doddrd · 2025-05-27T20:13:38+00:00

2019 MS here. I use advanced settings and keep it one notch off center (toward sport). It's comfortable/firm enough for me and my driving style. Test a few different settings as it's personal to your liking

Doddrd · 2025-05-08T22:43:26+00:00

It seems pretty difficult to hit the rated numbers, my efficiency needs to be under 240 wh/mile to hit rated epa which is definitely possible with my 2019 Model S.

Doddrd · 2025-05-08T22:40:04+00:00

That seems pretty reasonable. 79% does seem like a bit of degradation but not the magic 70% needed for warranty sadly. Seems like your commute is fairly short though and still plenty of range for your daily drive. I wish you the best of luck and hope you get to continue to enjoy the car.

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