Tigard Tesla Drive Unit Warranty & Bearing Inspection Guide

A close-up view of a mechanic's gloved hand holding a Tesla magnetic drain plug coated in fine, shimmering silver metallic sediment, beside a clear beaker of dark, contaminated transmission fluid.

Tesla drive unit bearing degradation causes a high-pitched acoustic whine tracking motor speed. Catching this internal micro-spalling early allows for targeted bearing replacement, protecting Tigard owners from total drivetrain failure before the factory eight-year or 120,000-mile warranty expires. This early diagnostic workflow saves thousands in out-of-pocket repair costs. I am standing on the shop floor, […]