How to Clean Tesla radiator - the easy way

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Is your Tesla Model 3's air conditioning not working as well as it used to?
Do you hear the fans running more than you used to?
It might be time to clean out the front radiator. Dirt, leaves and other debris can accumulate in the radiator, blocking airflow and reducing the efficiency of your air conditioning system and battery cooling.
In this video, I'll guide you through the process of removing the front trunk liner and cleaning out the radiator to improve the air conditioning performance.
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Open the Frunk and remove the frunk apron cover
1:16 Unscrewing the frunk bolts
3:45 Removing the Front Trunk Liner
4:53 Unclipping the Radiator cover
6:01 Flushing the Radiator with Water
7:17 Result after cleaning
7:53 Clipping in the Radiator cover
8:27 Reinstalling the Front Trunk Liner
9:42 Aligning and Tightening the Front Trunk Screws
11:57 Reinstalling the frunk latch cover
12:45 Testing the Air Conditioning
13:44 Outro
Benefits of cleaning your Tesla Model 3 radiator:
Improved air conditioning performance
Reduced fan noise
Extended life of your air conditioning system
Better efficiency of the car.
What you'll need:
10mm socket wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Garden hose
How to clean your Tesla Model 3 radiator:
Remove the front trunk liner.
Locate the radiator.
Use a garden hose to spray water into the radiator to remove dirt, leaves, and other debris.
Additional tips:
Be careful not to bend the radiator fins.
If you live in an area with a lot of pollen or road dust/debris, you may need to clean your radiator more frequently.
Use a gentle stream of water to clean the radiator, avoiding high-pressure hoses that could damage the delicate fins.
Avoid using a pressure washer, as this could damage the radiator.
By following these simple steps, you can keep your Tesla Model 3's air conditioning running smoothly and efficiently for years to come.
If you're not comfortable cleaning the radiator yourself, you can take your Tesla Model 3 to a car service centre.
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@DeSky1 2 минуты назад

Enormous thanks and shout out. I put a decibel meter beside for before and after. 70 db before 50 db After Cold as a meat locker again!!! Kudos

@marcgrondin65 Месяц назад

Hello from Canada (Quebec). I did pretty much as you said : worked like a charm. It is noticeably less noisy and performs much much better. After almost 4 years, there was quite a bit of crap in there. I also took the time to clean out the surroundings, including the plate housing it and so forth. Thanks !

@Lens_Addict Месяц назад

thats awesome!

@reginaldtaylor922 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. I was trying to remove the black shield that is under the Frunk and you probably saved me an expensive repair! I used 2 short pieces of 2X4s and they held the shield open and I used a special vacuum tool and removed rocks and all kinds of debris. To add to this post. I used a vacuum tool that reached all the way to the bottom of the radiator (that is what I call it). I vacuumed 4 rocks (one over a half inch) a cigarette butt; 2 whole bumble bees and a bunch more leaves. You really need to use a vacuum carefully not to damage; the radiator is made well and quite sturdy, not like regular cars.

@Lens_Addict 5 месяцев назад

I’m so glad I was able to help!! ☺️

@stevenlee3278 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this video mate. My 2022 M3 RWD is normally garaged at night at home, however I do a lot of motorway/highway driving as well as overnights in country places. My radiator was full of leaves and debris. I hadn’t run a service check to see what it was running like before however it was a similar situation to yours so I’m sure my efficiency will improve. Many thanks for the straightforward video as I am not a car guy at all!

@Lens_Addict 4 месяца назад

I'm so glad it helped you. I had a look at the existing videos and they wanted you to take off the front bumper etc. I thought that must be an easy way. How long did it take you? Some people in the comments are saying that getting water in there will damage the radiator or something but thing is when you supercharge in cold weather heaps of steam is generated in that area which would condense on all of the components so I don't think it's too big of an issue as long as you just spray on the radiator.

@im4udevco 11 дней назад

I bought the front mesh grille and it solved the problem.

@Lens_Addict 10 дней назад

Nice I kinda feel like it should come from the factory like that, but maybe there's a reason why.

@ted_jerome Месяц назад

Well-done video and ancillary documentation! As I've owned my '21 M3SR+ for almost three years, I decided it was time to tackle this job, and your vid showed how easy it can be to perform. I live in the northeastern US (New Hampshire), and I expected many dead leaves and bugs to be trapped there, but it really wasn't too bad, so I think my 3-year interval between cleanings should work for me. Clean as a whistle now!

@Lens_Addict Месяц назад

Thats so lovely! So glad I could help you :D

@donmago 15 дней назад

Great job! Saved me a bunch of extra, not-really-needed steps to do an adequate clean job. BTW, at 3:40 I usually carefully and completely stuff a rag under the place where a bold might drop into an impossible-to-reach chasm. If the bolt does drop it is easily recovered from the rag. Again thanks for the great video.

@Lens_Addict 10 дней назад

Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy to hear the video saved you time and effort.

@johnfitbyfaithnet Месяц назад

Well done thank you for sharing this important information new subscriber here

@aware2action Месяц назад

Interesting and helpful👍👍(unlike the one that literally made me giveup, seeing the amount of dismantling). Also wondering about use of the ac coil cleaner, before water spray, to help clean better. A custom 3d printed diffuser(similar to one used in hair dryers, just a bit slimmer), attachment to the garden hose, might help too. Look forward to more videos.❤👍

@Lens_Addict 7 месяцев назад

This video has the audio fixed, let me know if you have any questions on how to do this on your Tesla. After cleaning the radiator, those 40°, hot summer days are much easier to tolerate with functioning air-conditioning .

@FearTec 18 дней назад

On pickup day of my MYLR I installed grill vent protectors etc

@Lens_Addict 18 дней назад

Smart, you won't have to do any of this then

@Corkoth55 3 дня назад

Does anyone know a vid on how to fully remove the cover? I got a bunch of crap out with compressed air. Started raining before i could use water, ironically. So i had to button everything up. Part of me would rather just have full access to the radiator. Thank you for this vid.

@Lens_Addict 3 дня назад

The documentation in the Tesla service manual shows you how to get full access to the radiator, but I didn't want to do it that way as it's way more complicated and involves removing the front bumper etc

@twingo291 22 дня назад

There is a cooling fan behind the air-conditioning radiator. Can the air-conditioning radiator be cleaned directly by flushing it with water? Will it damage the electronic parts in the car?

@Lens_Addict 17 дней назад

I think it should be fine. when it rains also enters in here

@hassanraza.412 7 дней назад

Brother, you have temporarily cleaned the radiator, but it is not a good way to clean it. In this way, only the dirt etc. from above will be cleaned, but if the dirt etc. is stuck inside it, we The best way to clean it is to open it completely and wash it and fit it properly

@coachmarkclark3319 2 месяца назад

Do you have to disconnect the 12v battery or did you do it with the battery on?

@coachmarkclark3319 2 месяца назад

Never mind you answered it 😂

@Lens_Addict 2 месяца назад

You should disconnect it :D I didn't but its pretty easy to do and makes it safer.

@coachmarkclark3319 2 месяца назад

@@Lens_Addict thank you, I got mine all cleaned up and it’s already operating better!! Really great video.

@justrandomthings319 26 дней назад

@@Lens_AddictHow do you disconnect the 12v battery?

@Lens_Addict 25 дней назад

@@justrandomthings319 take off the negative (Black) Terminal, you need to undo the bolt to take it off.

@drjorgemontoya Месяц назад

You got any problem after? Water si safe?

@Lens_Addict Месяц назад

No issues after, the radiator usually gets wet when it rains anyway.

@Lens_Addict Месяц назад

No issues after, the radiator usually gets wet when it rains anyway.

@drjorgemontoya Месяц назад

@@Lens_Addict I cleaned the radiator with degreaser and water, worked like a charm. Thanks for your video. Now the fan runs smoother and the AC works better.

@justrandomthings319 26 дней назад

You said a "Phillip screwdriver" was needed but you never used one. You only used a 10mm socket wrench.

@Lens_Addict 25 дней назад

Lol true, I think I meant to say flathead, it helps with undoing some of the clips

@justrandomthings319 20 дней назад

Oh, okay. I just wanted to be sure. Absolutely fantastic video. I just did this 30 minutes ago. Unfortunately, I didn't have a water hose so I used a vacuum. My fan still runs a bit loud but not as loud as before. I would say the noise level dropped about 50%. I'll take that as a win and try again when I get access to a water hose.

@ComoChinganConTowweeerrrr. 11 дней назад

Thank you for your video. I was worried I had to replace the super manifold or compressor. Washed out and was super plugged up, due to me driving out in the agricultural farming area.

@Lens_Addict 10 дней назад

Nice that's a great. I'm so glad you didn't have to spend all that money..