Tesla Roadster (USA)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Tesla Roadster (USA) requires 7 liters of coolant. The service interval for coolant is 48 months. The data covers 1 configuration.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • Roadster (2008-2011)
  • Battery cooling
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Tesla Roadster (USA) battery cooling system holds 7 liters of coolant, a figure that reflects the dedicated thermal management circuit designed to regulate the large lithium-ion battery pack rather than a conventional combustion engine.
  • A 48-month service interval applies under normal use conditions for the battery cooling system, placing the coolant change on a four-year cycle rather than the shorter annual or mileage-based schedules common in internal combustion vehicle cooling systems.
  • The 7-liter capacity is consistent with a service fill specification, representing the volume required during a routine coolant replacement rather than a full system overhaul that would typically account for additional fluid retained in components such as heat exchangers or expansion tanks.
  • The normal use condition tied to the 48-month interval indicates the specification assumes standard operating environments, without a separate severe-use interval listed for the 2008-2011 model years covered by the specification.

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