Weak AC? A cooling system working overtime? Your Tesla’s front intake collects leaves, dirt, and debris all year — and a packed radiator chokes the cooling your battery and AC depend on. We clean it properly for $150. Tesla charges $330-$350 for the same job.
Tesla’s front intake sits low and collects everything the road throws at it — leaves, dirt, dust, and debris. Over a year it packs in tight, restricting airflow to the radiator and condenser. The AC struggles, the battery thermal system works harder, and most owners never think to look behind the intake.
We remove the panels and do a proper wash-down of the radiator and condenser area — clearing the leaves, dirt, and debris that accumulate in the front intake without damaging fins or electronics. Better airflow, better cooling, and an AC system that doesn’t have to fight to do its job. $150, once a year — Tesla charges $330-$350 for the same cleaning.
The cooling system doesn’t just cool the cabin; it’s tied to battery thermal management. A choked radiator makes everything work harder — the AC, the battery cooling, all of it. This is a maintenance item most owners (and most general shops) never think about, which is exactly why we check it on every inspection.
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The front intake sits low and collects leaves, dirt, and road debris — especially with street parking. It packs in over time and restricts airflow to the radiator and condenser. We've pulled shocking amounts of material out of radiators on video.
Once a year. LA dust, leaves, and wildfire smoke seasons clog the intake faster than most owners expect. If your AC feels weak or the cooling system is working overtime in summer, it's overdue.
Tesla charges $330-$350 for a radiator cleaning. We do the same job for $150 — a proper wash-down of the radiator and condenser area, clearing the leaves, dirt, and debris from the front intake.
Yes. It reduces cooling efficiency for both the cabin AC and the battery thermal system. In LA summers, that's the difference between cold air and a struggling system — and a cooling system working overtime wears faster.
The wash-down involves removing panels and doing it without damaging fins or electronics — most owners prefer we handle it. It's a quick, affordable maintenance visit.
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