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2021 Tesla Model 3 Maintenance Schedule & Costs

Complete maintenance schedule for the 2021 Tesla Model 3. See service intervals, costs, and DIY savings potential.

Annual Maintenance Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$80 - $180

DIY Savings Potential

$50/year

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 requires no oil changes, transmission fluid, spark plugs, or timing belt maintenance since it is an electric vehicle with no engine. Key scheduled services include tire rotation every 6,250 miles, cabin air filter replacement every 2 years, brake fluid checks every 4 years, and annual wiper blade and brake caliper maintenance (in salt-belt regions).

Service Schedule

Oil Change

Every 0 miles / 0 months

$0 - $0

DIY: professional | recommended

Tire Rotation

Every 6,250 miles / 6 months

$30 - $60

DIY: moderate | critical

Brake Inspection

Every 0 miles / 12 months

$50 - $100

DIY: professional | important

Brake Fluid Check

Every 0 miles / 48 months

$75 - $150

DIY: professional | critical

Cabin Air Filter

Every 0 miles / 24 months

$40 - $80

DIY: easy | important

Engine Air Filter

Every 0 miles / 0 months

$0 - $0

DIY: professional | recommended

Transmission Fluid

Every 0 miles / 0 months

$0 - $0

DIY: professional | recommended

Coolant Flush

Every 50,000 miles / 48 months

$150 - $300

DIY: professional | recommended

Spark Plugs

Every 0 miles / 0 months

$0 - $0

DIY: professional | recommended

Timing Belt/Chain

Every 0 miles / 0 months

$0 - $0

DIY: professional | recommended

Wiper Blade Replacement

Every 0 miles / 12 months

$20 - $40

DIY: easy | recommended

Brake Caliper Clean & Lubricate (Salt-Belt)

Every 12,500 miles / 12 months

$60 - $120

DIY: professional | critical

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