Recent content by voltamps

A few days ago, I saw a Fisker Ocean south of Denver. This was a day after the news broke about their pending possible bankruptcy, and of course after they said the Nissan partnership deal fell apart. Then I saw another one today. I think both had 2023 ADOT temp paper license plates, which...

Not a bad video here. Brief. I'm about to do it on my '22. Nissan likes things difficult.

I just got that CARFAX-induced notice of the NHTSA/Nissan Recall R23D7 "Summary Over time, the rear view camera harness within the affected vehicles could become damaged from harness movement and vibration during vehicle or manual hatch operation Risk If the rear view camera harness becomes...

I just installed re-fills from Amazon's Refill example and they fit perfectly, work fine, very cheap, might not last long though. And, you actually get 2 sets. This thread mentioned you could get some Honda re-fills ( Honda 76622-STK-A02 and 76632-STK-A02 ) and I'd assume the quality is good...

Anybody tried this re-fill on Amazon, meant exactly for our Nissan Leaf's Mitsuba Hybrid Blades? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDGRQGP5 There is even a short installation video. Looks like this one is targeted for our application, 10 mm wide one hard to find, as most are 6 or 8 mm wide re-fills...

It's actually 1/2" you lose on your left as you look out the windshield. (I just now measured the offset.) Not much I'd say.

Conclusion and Summary first: I accidentally got a 28" (instead of the 'correct' 26") driver side wiper blade, and the bigger size seems to work well, better coverage really. And the full-beam-type is better than a hybrid beam OE. Therefore, I recommend Nissan part B8893-BT28PNW (28") for the...

It's almost 2024, and, WOW, the Nissan dealerships have a ton of EV's. One dealership in a Denver suburb has 70 Arriyas and 31 Leafs! We are back to normal on stock, and certainly this is too much stock. Too 'normal' ! :p Should be able to get discounts on an Arriya or Leaf, forget Fed tax...

The first 2 battery Usage Reports are still free, for 2022 or earlier models. A dealership service dept. might at first try to get you to pay $80-$120 for one of those nearly-useless usage reports. Be persistent and tell them it's free for the first 2 (2022 and older models only). Any mention...

Good info here! Today I noticed the charge door did not pop open when commanded. '22 Leaf I opened the hood, took the plastic cover off that is near the charge port, and saw a broken wire ! The wire must have been under stress for the past 2 years after the factory assembly, and finally gave...

A few years ago when the first of the "X-Ice" Michelin line of tires came out, some engineers from Michelin were saying they figured out a way to make them last on dry pavement, in the summer, and still be very close to Blizzaks on ice/snow. Wish I could find that old link now. I bought them...

Nokian WR G4's fit the Subaru-tough, go anywhere, AWD theme, no doubt! Range will go down by about ~3% or so with the WR G4. They probably aren't as good for range as an Ecopia or the OE Michelin Energy Savers. I'd only put them on a Leaf if you want better traction and grip, especially on...

Great choice, though not available in 215/50-17 or 205/55-17 for Leafs with 17" wheels. Nokian is a good brand, and for the 17" wheel Leaf crowd, their Nokian WR G4 is V speed rated and XL (95), 3-peak mountain snowflake rated, but also works as a full-year all-season tire, no changeover...

Very good choice. In Colorado like you, I chose a stronger ice/snow tire in a tire & brand I've had great luck with over the years with: "Michelin X-Ice Snow". Vredestein Wintrac Pro tires are better in the wet. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=284 The Michelins might...

I think I've found the "best" bargain, maybe, amongst all these new, strange tax credit rules. USED Leafs actually get a Federal tax credit, of $4,000, or not to exceed 30% of the used car purchase price. You have to buy a 2021 or older Leaf, first of all. I think ALL 2021 or older used Leafs...