First EV Road Trip Article
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Sioux Falls SD
It is true that some electric car batteries have been damaged in extreme cold weather. But the battery's capacity will degrade over time, regardless of the temperature. I found that the battery capacity of my electric car has decreased by about 10 percent in the last six months. I have owned the car for a full year, so the efficiency of the battery will continue to decline over time, due to its use. −30 degree Celsius is a cold enough temperature to warrant a number of precautions, but Minnesota is not the worst climatic environment in which to drive my car. If any of you are interested, the best solution to cold temperature problems is to store your car indoors in a garage. If the garage is not available, make sure to take the following steps to avoid losing battery power which I've practiced.
1. Add a couple of gallons of antifreeze to your battery.
2. Connect a trickle charger to your battery to keep it topped off on a regular basis.
3. Cover the car with a layer of blankets to keep it warm.
1. Add a couple of gallons of antifreeze to your battery.
2. Connect a trickle charger to your battery to keep it topped off on a regular basis.
3. Cover the car with a layer of blankets to keep it warm.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Near Cal. Avenue
The Tesla uses a G48 coolant to cool the battery cells. The color of this coolant is blue/green. It is an ethylene glycol-based coolant. G48 coolant is great for preventing corrosion, freezing, and overheating in the Tesla battery pack.
If you have a Tesla, you need to make sure that you understand that you will have to flush the battery coolant. A Tesla does not require a lot of maintenance. It is possible the coolant will not have to be replaced for the life of the vehicle. However, if there is an indicator appearing stating that you need to add more battery coolant, take it to a mechanic. The problem with opening the battery coolant reservoir is that you might void your warranty if you do so. If you are still curious about the type of coolant to use, for instance, if the warranty has already run out on your Tesla, I will indicate the type that you can purchase.
What kind of coolant does Tesla use? The Tesla uses a G48 coolant to cool the battery cells. The color of this coolant is blue/green. It is an ethylene glycol-based coolant. G48 coolant is great for preventing corrosion, freezing, and overheating in the Tesla battery pack. Make sure that the type that you purchase has Tesla listed in its list of types of cars that have been approved. Also, use a brand of G48 that has organic corrosion inhibitors.
The G48 type of coolant exceeds the many industry and engine specifications, that is probably Tesla uses this type of coolant. It also is good for Tesla battery packs for the following reasons:
to check out the that has been approved for use in a Tesla.
Yes, antifreeze can catch fire and burn. Despite being water-based, it has a high glycol base, which, when exposed to higher temperatures, will catch fire. However, the temperatures should be high enough for it to burn, with studies putting the temperature range at 650-750-degrees Fahrenheit.
There is a Video of a EV in China just finished hard charge, blue is leaking out under it and the area soon explodes. The Car next to it is seen driving away.
The power of a shorted battery is comparable to a couple of welders sparking away a lot. We aren't willing to accept the liability of burning down several miles of brush country. Another thought is PPE to protect from the possibility of chemical burns due to HOAT. Yes of course there are do yourselfers that are gonna do it in their garages. The HOAT protects the vehicles working parts from Corrosion and can get nasty with the injured skin if ya get burned.
What Kind of Coolant Does Tesla Use? Surprising Cooling System Details
What Kind of Coolant Does Tesla Use? Surprising Cooling System Details
Written by Johnnyin electricIf you have a Tesla, you need to make sure that you understand that you will have to flush the battery coolant. A Tesla does not require a lot of maintenance. It is possible the coolant will not have to be replaced for the life of the vehicle. However, if there is an indicator appearing stating that you need to add more battery coolant, take it to a mechanic. The problem with opening the battery coolant reservoir is that you might void your warranty if you do so. If you are still curious about the type of coolant to use, for instance, if the warranty has already run out on your Tesla, I will indicate the type that you can purchase.
What kind of coolant does Tesla use? The Tesla uses a G48 coolant to cool the battery cells. The color of this coolant is blue/green. It is an ethylene glycol-based coolant. G48 coolant is great for preventing corrosion, freezing, and overheating in the Tesla battery pack. Make sure that the type that you purchase has Tesla listed in its list of types of cars that have been approved. Also, use a brand of G48 that has organic corrosion inhibitors.
The G48 type of coolant exceeds the many industry and engine specifications, that is probably Tesla uses this type of coolant. It also is good for Tesla battery packs for the following reasons:
- Protects against freeze-ups
- Prevents boil-overs
- Prevents corrosion
- It is phosphate-free
- Made from propylene glycol which means that is non-toxic to animals (propylene glycol is actually used as an additive to some foods)
to check out the that has been approved for use in a Tesla.
Yes, antifreeze can catch fire and burn. Despite being water-based, it has a high glycol base, which, when exposed to higher temperatures, will catch fire. However, the temperatures should be high enough for it to burn, with studies putting the temperature range at 650-750-degrees Fahrenheit.
There is a Video of a EV in China just finished hard charge, blue is leaking out under it and the area soon explodes. The Car next to it is seen driving away.
The power of a shorted battery is comparable to a couple of welders sparking away a lot. We aren't willing to accept the liability of burning down several miles of brush country. Another thought is PPE to protect from the possibility of chemical burns due to HOAT. Yes of course there are do yourselfers that are gonna do it in their garages. The HOAT protects the vehicles working parts from Corrosion and can get nasty with the injured skin if ya get burned.
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