kubel
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I'm close to year 2 on my LEAF and I've spent $0 on maintenance (not including new tires that I got a few weeks ago). I intend to spend nothing on maintenance all the way through my lease.
Jwedd said:Second question, the dealer told me these were "run flat" tires, in other words they would get you to the nearest tire dealer for a repair. I see no description of that feature on Tirerack.
Ecopia is NOT a run flat. Ecopia will burn up and come apart like most tires if you continue driving after air loss.Jwedd said:from reading about the OEM tires here, sounds like I may be putting on a set of Ecopias before returning my Leaf at 36k. Mine is the SV with the 16" wheels. Only 255 miles and 3 days on it so far, so I have a ways to go.
Tirerack says this tire has a 65k warranty. Has anyone managed the 36k with the required 1/8" left?
Second question, the dealer told me these were "run flat" tires, in other words they would get you to the nearest tire dealer for a repair. I see no description of that feature on Tirerack.
John
There should be an air pump and associated can of goop in the tool compartment on the left side of the hatch; I'd be pretty surprised if it isn't there.Jwedd said:...I did not notice any tire goop, nor any 12V air pump, in the tool kit. Dealer also said free 36k roadside assistance was another possibility for a tire problem. That sounds like at least a couple hour sit listening to the radio.
John
Assuming, of course, that one doesn't ruin the TPMS with goop... But I consider a tire pressure gauge standard equipment for any car I own.TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
When tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light illuminates.
This vehicle provides visual and audible signals to help you inflate the tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and push the P position switch on the selector lever.
3. Place the power switch in the ON position. Do not place in the READY to drive mode.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. After a few seconds, the hazard indicators will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the hazard indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
• If the tire is over-inflated more than approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn beeps and the hazard indicators flash 3 times. To correct the pressure, push the core of the valve stem on the tire briefly to release pressure. When the pressure reaches the designated pressure, the horn beeps once.
• If the hazard indicator does not flash within approximately 15 seconds after starting to inflate the tire, it indicates that the Easy Fill Tire Alert is not operating.
• The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill Tire Alert under the following conditions:
— If there is interference from an external device or transmitter.
— The air pressure from the inflation device is not sufficient to inflate the tire
Fine print at the bottom of the 15K miles/12 month page in the maintenance manual.sudhi said:Can someone please tell me where to find in the lease terms or in the below manuals about the mandatory annual battery check and any other "required" maintenance ?
Owners's Manual: https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/LEAF/2015/2015-LEAF-owner-manual.pdf
Service and Maintenance Guide: https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/LEAF/2015/2015-LEAF-service-maintenance-guide.pdf
Thanks.
You agree to maintain this vehicle at your own expense. you agree to follow the owner's manual and maintenance schedule and to make all necessary repairs and replacement of parts, which includes maintaining adequate records of the vehicle maintenance. Failure to properly maintain this vehicle in accordance with the owner's manual and/or maintenance schedule may result in charges in addition to excessive wear and use charges
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