Berkeley Auto Repair

Tesla vehicles are marvels of modern engineering, in particular the regenerative braking system. Not only does it recover some of the energy during braking, but it is also easy on the brake pads and the braking system in general. But there is one aspect of the braking system that will need regular maintenance – brake fluid. Brake fluid needs to be replaced with some regularity. Tesla recommends brake fluid testing and replacement every four years. We disagree – brakes are vital to your safety, and Tesla, like all EVs, is a heavy vehicle (the high voltage battery is very heavy). So brakes need to be in optimal shape. The reason for brake fluid replacement is twofold. First and foremost, brake fluid is hygroscopic – it attracts and absorbs moisture from the environment. When the water content of the brake fluid exceeds safe levels, brake fluid must be replaced, or you are risking sub-standard braking, or in extreme cases, an outright brake failure. The second reason ... read more

Oceanworks is pleased to announce that we can now provide a variety of Tesla services. As Tesla service centers struggled to keep up with demand, Tesla had made repair information and parts available to independent auto repair shops.  As a result, we can now offer Tesla owners regular maintenance and repair services. While Tesla vehicles don’t need oil changes, they do require regular maintenance. Tesla recommends tire rotation every 6000 miles or so. Brake pads replacement, even though less frequent than on internal combustion engine vehicles, are still a necessity. Brake fluid replacement every 2 years is recommended. Tesla recommends yearly brake caliper cleaning and lubrication. And if your Tesla needs new control arms – our nationally ASE-certified technicians can complete control arms replacement in a single day. So bring your Tesla to Oceanworks Berkeley – whether it needs tire rotation (very important for EVs due to their weight), new rotors, or s new w ... read more