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I didn't buy the J1772 spec from SAE, but the Wikipedia entry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_J1772) implies that 120v charging is only defined up to 16A: "The J1772 standard defines two charging levels in 2017 revision in Section 5.1, Table 9... 120 volts 12A & 16A." Even if that were the...

I've thought of doing something similar for camping sites which have 30A 120v, but which have no 240v. Typical L1 EVSEs are limited to 12A (1.44kw). But you could use a 3kw 120/240v step-up transformer, plus a configurable 240v L2 EVSE to charge at 2.88kw. I've taken my Leaf camping, and L1...

I have access to the 2011-2014 maintenance manual. It shows - Inspection - Draining: shut-off all electric things, shut all doors, wait 3 minutes, disconnect battery; then hook-up bleeder tube, open, and pump brakes until empty - Refilling - Bleeding: "Turn the power switch without depressing...

Agreed. I'm working on my cousin's 1977 Kawasaki. It had been parked 10 years, and it took some extra effort, as the brake piston and seals are no longer available.

...which says I am personally satisfied that changing fluid in the reservoir plus in calipers and the connecting lines between them will eventually mix with fluid in the ABS, because this is a fluid, and it moves... but that's my own decision (I am frequently wrong). Draining the master...

Interesting that the shop manual doesn't want techs to use a vacuum pump. If I'm alone, I typically pre-pump the pedal to remove residual vacuum from the booster, but then use a vacuum pump when I crack open the bleeder valve. Using no vacuum works fine, but is easiest with an assistant, which...

I'm at my 2-year anniversary of purchase. Last year, I changed the cabin filter and took the car in for its 1-year visit, with the old filter and new box sitting on the floor, so that they wouldn't ask to replace it for "only $50." The "battery test" was free, but I think there was a nominal...

You're right; that was the wrong word. I meant "reduce SOC a bit." From what I've read here, the worst thing is the number of hours spent at high temp + high (or low) SOC. Drawing 1.5kw will raise temps a bit, but I've never seen street driving add a temp bar. I can drive Uber on city...

Let's say that your car charged to 100% overnight. Then you decide to take a sick day/day off. It's 85F at breakfast, and the car already has "6 temp bars" without any driving (probably get to 7 bars by afternoon). Do you try to deplete the battery (e.g. turn-on the A/C) to bring the SOC...

You make a good point (that people don't believe that the funds will be used responsibly). I prefer the "carbon fee & dividend" scheme, where every dollar extra that gets collected at the pump gets refunded to citizens or state residents. I'm also biased because I know I'm cheap, but the world...

Someone hit me in a high school parking lot, and left a kink in the bottom of my front bumper. I took off the undershield, and heated it very, very gently from the inside with a heat gun, until I could push the kink out with a gloved hand. Now it's just a paint scratch. There are huge amounts...

ignore the "miles remaining". Just pay attention to the "energy bars" on the far-right. When you identify a possible purchase, then add LeafSpy data. Don't bother with 2011/2012. Look at 2013+. You mention "nicer features." I have the S with quick-charge, and the things I miss are heat pump...

For general recommendations, I'd suggest looking at the "recommended" list from the DashCamTalk forum: https://dashcamtalk.com/ BlueSkySea B1W has been "best bang for the buck" there and "cheapest recommendation" on https://www.reddit.com/r/Dashcam/ for at-least 6 months. That looks pretty...

In order to ignore NEC, a homeowner has to read it first. The intended audience of NEC is electricians and fire marshals. If an electrician is installing an EVSE, then they will follow NEC. But there is no expectation that homeowners will buy a copy, let alone read it or understand it(*)...

Has anyone tried making a high-flow cabin filter out of other materials? We are now hitting temps where I can avoid running A/C if I run the fan full-tilt. But it sounds like the fan is working hard for the amount of air coming out of the vents.