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Thanks to you both for encouraging me to explore opening the cells. The version I have proved to have very tight threaded (standard) plugs. It took some persuasion with my 16" Chan-nel-lock pump pliers to get the caps loose. I ran to the grocery store and managed to score one of the last few...

I have a 2012 Leaf with its original OEM Nissan 12 V battery. The cells appear to have cell covers. Can these small covers be removed to add distilled water to the electrolyte or are they strictly vents? I tried turning one with my fingers and could to budge it, but it has had 10 years to...

I went back out after an hour and the release had worked. baumgrenze

I tried to start my 2012 Leaf this morning. It behaved strangely. It failed to recognize I was buckled in. After a couple of tries I could see that the OEM 12 V battery has finally met its match. I tried to release the hood and nothing happened. The handle is in the release position (no...

I just finished hand washing some maple sap from the windshield of my 2012 Nissan Leaf. The car is slightly tilted to the right where it is parked. The base of the windshield has a large amount of water collected that doesn't want to drain away. Could there be a plugged drain? Are there...

Thank you all for your contributions. Special thanks to Moderator LeftieBiker for patience with a senior citizen who still wants to do what he can (and is still testing the limits of an aging body with great reluctance.)

Searching hasn't told me the capacity or volume of the windshield washer reservoir in my 2012 Nissan Leaf. Does anyone have a number or even a ball-park estimate? I can't see it from the top, and at 80 I'm not the shade-tree mechanic I once was. The ground is now a lot further down than it was...

1) The latch eventually worked it self open. Clearly it needs lubrication. What is the best long term solution. My tool kit is much reduced after a move. I can give it a shot of 3-in-1 for the interim. 2) I believe I put this post in the wrong place. If that is the case, will the moderator...

Our 2012 Nissan Leaf (35,453 genuine miles) has a hood release that no longer works. Most of the miles were accumulated in Palo Alto, CA, where excessive corrosion ought not be an issue. My quick assessment is that the cable has snapped; I feel no serious resistance on the cable when I attempt...

In case my last post was not convincing enough, the one below has what I hope is decent credibility: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/10/steering-clear-vehicle-history-report-scams By the time I called my credit card company to cancel our current card, the company (what ever name they...

Hi all, Thanks for replying. Here's a very useful link: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=carhistory.online+scam&atb=v228-1&ia=web and this is one of the top hits: https://www.reviewopedia.com/carhistory-us-org-reviews This review near the top of the page that it opens on 9/5/20 fits my...

Thank you both. LeftieBiker, how long has it been since you last used freevehiclehistory.com? I tried freevehiclehistory.com and all I got was a domain name service. Perhaps the business model didn't work out? Perhaps you were referring to vehiclehistory.com instead? I tried that and it was...

Has anyone had a good experience getting a thorough VIN Check at a reasonable price? I just had a 'too good to be true' offer of $1 for a check. Might it be a scam to get a credit card number? thanks, baumgrenze

I have a new iPhone SE (2020) Has Leaf Spy Pro been used by anyone on this new phone? Any problems? Thanks baumgrenze

In reply to the original post, we took delivery of our 2012 SL on 7 Dec 2011. I've never messed with the 12V battery in the ensuing 8 years. The electrolyte level is down by ~1/4 of the way between the MAX and MIN levels. The car has 34,008 miles on it. Our major maintenance expense have been...

LeftieBiker & Goldbrick, thanks for the explanation and clarification. I hope to sell this Leaf in late January, ideally. I want to describe it as honestly as I can. FWIW the OEM 110 charging cable in the trunk has only been used 2-3 times. I finally broke down and got a compatible wheel...

Hello Goldbrick, I cannot tell 'who' the 'you' is to whom you are replying? I doubt it is me, baumgrenze, because my Imgur image shows only 10 bars because the car was only charged to 80%. Also, I did not report any Leaf Spy results. thanks, baumgrenze

Thanks cwnrdna, Here is an Imgur link: https://imgur.com/4bqA9WO baumgrenze

We took delivery of our 2012 Leaf in December 2011. Today I checked noted the odometer at 33,975. We mostly charge to 80% at 220V at home (Blink from the EVSE Program.) We live on the San Francisco Peninsula (Palo Alto) near the Bay. We seldom use the AC and/or heater but do have to do...

I finally broke down and bought an Altima jack and donut spare. I never used the ContiMobilityKit. I was appalled at the price quoted in a post for replacing just the bottle of sealant (http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=15012) quotes dealer wanted $244 for the sealant and $450 to...