Tesla Model 3 · 2017–2025
Tesla Model 3 Oil Type and Capacity
The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for.
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Has the Tesla Model 3 oil specification changed by year?
| Model years | Viscosity | Capacity | OEM filter | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | None (electric) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017–2023 | None (electric) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The oil on a Tesla Model 3 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Tesla Model 3 oil: common questions
Does the Tesla Model 3 need engine oil?
- No. The Tesla Model 3 is fully electric. There is no combustion engine, no oil pan, and no oil filter, so there is no oil change interval to keep. The gearbox uses a sealed lubricant that is not part of routine maintenance.
Sources
- Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (Model 3 intervals: cabin filter 2 yr, brake fluid 4 yr, rotation 6,250 mi, no desiccant for heat-pump cars)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2024 Tesla Model 3 OE fitments and 42 psi pressures
- Mavis, 2025 Model 3 Performance staggered OE sizes (235/35R20 front, 275/30R20 rear)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-002 (vehicle computer / rearview camera)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 24V-376 (seat belt reminder)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 24V-935 (TPMS warning light)
- Tesla Shop. Model 3 wiper blade (fits all Model 3 years)
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing Cabin Filters (procedure shared with pre-Highland cars)
- Wikipedia, Tesla Model 3 (Highland launch timing, curb weights, EPA ranges)
Find your exact Model 3
Jump to a model year for the engines it offered, what changed, and the problems documented against it: