The Polestar 2 recommended maintenance schedule is expected to include intervals for the cabin air filter, tire rotation/balance/wheel alignment, brake fluid test and an air conditioning service. Overall it won't be much since EVs generally need less maintenance, no oil change for instance, which reduces both the hassle and cost of ownership.
Polestar 2 Maintenance Schedule
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During each interval, they are supposed to do a "Coolant check & adjust antifreeze rating & anti-corrosion agent". I asked for but didn't get these results during my 20K and 40K, and didn't bother to really push it. I believe they just check the level and top it off, at most, and don't have much of a plan for higher mileage cars, as none have gotten there yet.
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As a new PS2 owner, I was told tire rotations arent covered but recommended. No big deal and I've heard EVs in general eat up tires given their weight. For long term EV owners out there, whats your recommendation on mileage (ex: 5k)? I also read that Polestar recommends keeping a tire rotation in the same direction - so front to back rotation is the sole option? Surprising given tire construction these days.
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The wheels are different widths. Rears are wider. Rotating them correctly will be a pain in the butt...
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I have the 19" which are all the same (assume you have the 20" sport).
I was told several times (customer service, the manual, and the service center) to never rotate the tires. Michelin disagreed and it didn't make sense to me either. I rotated and balanced at 11K miles and 26K.
I now have 50,000+ miles on these original 19" Primacy 4 tires and they are at 4/42 in front, 5/32 rear. I won't rotate them again, as they are near their end and I want to get my Pirelli Elect All Seasons on for the rest of the winter and then just keep them on. The tires are directional, so yes, just swap the fronts and the rears. Even regardless of the rotation, they need balancing at some point.
Your four 19" tires are all the same size, but your rear rims are wider than the fronts. Any decent tire shop will do it right, just remind them.
For your first service, if your wipers are not worn out, just tell them to give the new ones to you and put them on yourself when your current ones do wear out! I regret not doing that as the wipers are $60!
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Yeah, I thought the 19" were wider in the rear also. Thanks for confirming!
Read your owner's manual.
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Just had the covered 20k service done at dealership. Not sure that it was really worth the drive there and back (about 90 minutes each way). Looks like they replaced wiper blades and cabin filter. Indicates a software update but it is same version I had prior, and Tidal was still playing same album as when I left it.
They may or may not have topped up fluids. Nothing indicated on work order.
For some reason I thought the 20k service includes a brake fluid flush, I probably had that mixed up with Porsche service.
Probably break even on cost of time vs buying parts to do it myself. I suppose dealer service records are good to have should I sell her in the future.
They may or may not have topped up fluids. Nothing indicated on work order.
For some reason I thought the 20k service includes a brake fluid flush, I probably had that mixed up with Porsche service.
Probably break even on cost of time vs buying parts to do it myself. I suppose dealer service records are good to have should I sell her in the future.
When I first read the schedule, I thought the brake fluid was to be replaced at 40,000, yet it is only "at owner's request" (aka extra charge). When I asked CS about when the fluid MUST be replaced according to the manufacturer, they couldn't answer and simply said it is "recommended" at 40K and 80K. I wasn't about to spend the money at my 40K when I barely use the brakes and the fluid was only a year and a half old, and there is not a requirement to do so.
If an owner wanted to be picky, would ask for the results of the anti-freeze tests at 20K, then the wheel angle check results at 40K.
I don't think Polestar really does anything of import at any of these services. I went at 20K and 40K, but at 40K I had other issues so it was worth it. I'll go again soon for a 70k(60/80!) as I have a couple other issues too. If you can change the wiper blades and the cabin filter yourself, and can handle the wiper fluid, the services are really only for a general diagnostic to see if there is anything wrong, not really a service or maintenance, as nothing that I can see in the schedule is a MUST do, even out to 140K.
From my manual:
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I just hit 40k miles on my 2022 Polestar 2 and reached out to the Polestar Denver service department for a quote on the 40k service. Below is what they said. Fascinating to hear that labor accounts for most of the cost, especially considering that the 20k service should have included the same inspections and was done in under an hour by one mechanic... Also I don't see the new key fob battery in the manual. I can't imagine who would think this is reasonable.
"The 40,000 miles/ 4 year service is the first not covered by Polestar and costs $1,098.07 after taxes, but before shop charges. Included in this service is the cabin-air multi filter, windshield wipers, a new key fob battery, replacement of the brake fluid, scans for any potential version upgrades, and an overall inspection of the vehicle. Most of the price in the service is owed to labor, for the inspection of the vehicle’s coolant and electrical systems. It can be catered, to include only services deemed necessary by the owner. "
"The 40,000 miles/ 4 year service is the first not covered by Polestar and costs $1,098.07 after taxes, but before shop charges. Included in this service is the cabin-air multi filter, windshield wipers, a new key fob battery, replacement of the brake fluid, scans for any potential version upgrades, and an overall inspection of the vehicle. Most of the price in the service is owed to labor, for the inspection of the vehicle’s coolant and electrical systems. It can be catered, to include only services deemed necessary by the owner. "
99% of that is the labor for brake fluid replacement. everything else is stuff you should do yourself for $100 or much less. If you really want brake fluid changed, ask around.
I'd have them quote you for the brake fluid replacement only -- they do a full check on the vehicle anyway with that service and you can swap the cabin filter and wipers yourself, if you need them. It is worth it to do some service and have them do a full check as this will hopefully be the last time you will have the car at the service center prior to exceeding the 50K warranty.
For my 70K "service" I told them to do everything but the wipers and the cabin filter. Well, when I picked up the car, they didn't do anything, as they said there was nothing else to do. I had to reset the reminder myself in their parking lot as I left as they said they couldn't do that if they didn't change the cabin filter. Whatever.
40K doesn't require a brake fluid change, and it won't need to be changed due to usage, but some sticklers insist on changing brake fluid every two years, regardless. I plan to have mine changed at some local shop next spring, with ~80k on the odo and 3 years of ownership.
Edit: Here's the filter and wipers (and FCP has a lifetime warranty on everything -- mail the old ones back in and get a credit for your next purchase!):
For my 70K "service" I told them to do everything but the wipers and the cabin filter. Well, when I picked up the car, they didn't do anything, as they said there was nothing else to do. I had to reset the reminder myself in their parking lot as I left as they said they couldn't do that if they didn't change the cabin filter. Whatever.
40K doesn't require a brake fluid change, and it won't need to be changed due to usage, but some sticklers insist on changing brake fluid every two years, regardless. I plan to have mine changed at some local shop next spring, with ~80k on the odo and 3 years of ownership.
Edit: Here's the filter and wipers (and FCP has a lifetime warranty on everything -- mail the old ones back in and get a credit for your next purchase!):
Volvo Cabin Air Filter - Genuine Volvo 31497285
Volvo Cabin Air Filter - Genuine Volvo 31497285
www.fcpeuro.com
Volvo Windshield Wiper Blade Kit - Genuine Volvo 32341612
Volvo Windshield Wiper Blade Kit - Genuine Volvo 32341612
www.fcpeuro.com
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