We bought a 2018 SV in May of 2021, with only about 10k miles. I was driving it initially, about 30 mile commute each way for about a year. Great little car, although with the commute, the range was a little challenging. Now, my wife drives it, a 4 mile commute each way, and so our 6 year old Leaf has only 25K miles! I bought a Mach-EX, which I also love, story for a different forum
The Leaf seems to charge very well still - I believe we still get all "the bars" when we charge. My wife charges, probably about once every week or two on our L2 at home. I did replace the 12v battery (I think it was the OEM original battery) about a year ago. I have rotated the tires (once myself, once free by the dealership, with some warranty work they did). Only complaint I have about this car, is replacing the rear wiper is ridiculous! Per Nissan, they recommend having a dealership do it! Are you kidding me? I did figure it out, by removing the wiper arm from the car, replacing wiper blade and reinstalling arm, but really, Nissan?!?!
I am what I think they call a "shade tree" mechanic. Love wrenching on my old Mustang convertible and my motorcycle.
Question: What regular maintenance is required? I am aware that due to weight and regenerative braking, tires and brakes will wear differently than an ICE car. But otherwise, curious what folks focus on for regular maintenance. I have heard about replacing brake fluid, which I find strange, have driven cars from brand new to 15-20 years old NEVER having the brake fluid changed. Maybe different fluid? Maybe I was just lucky not to have a problem? Other than the occasional bleeding when changing break shoes, never changed out brake fluid. Please if I should do this, justify why and if this changed.
Any other maintenance items I should worry about?
Thanks,
BobG
The Leaf seems to charge very well still - I believe we still get all "the bars" when we charge. My wife charges, probably about once every week or two on our L2 at home. I did replace the 12v battery (I think it was the OEM original battery) about a year ago. I have rotated the tires (once myself, once free by the dealership, with some warranty work they did). Only complaint I have about this car, is replacing the rear wiper is ridiculous! Per Nissan, they recommend having a dealership do it! Are you kidding me? I did figure it out, by removing the wiper arm from the car, replacing wiper blade and reinstalling arm, but really, Nissan?!?!
I am what I think they call a "shade tree" mechanic. Love wrenching on my old Mustang convertible and my motorcycle.
Question: What regular maintenance is required? I am aware that due to weight and regenerative braking, tires and brakes will wear differently than an ICE car. But otherwise, curious what folks focus on for regular maintenance. I have heard about replacing brake fluid, which I find strange, have driven cars from brand new to 15-20 years old NEVER having the brake fluid changed. Maybe different fluid? Maybe I was just lucky not to have a problem? Other than the occasional bleeding when changing break shoes, never changed out brake fluid. Please if I should do this, justify why and if this changed.
Any other maintenance items I should worry about?
Thanks,
BobG