Nissan Leaf Major Service - What's involved???

[@JonathanPorterfield]

Thanks James and Kate for this service on our 'eco cars' leaf , this leaf will be at Fully Charged at Farnborough from 29th Spril till 1st May 2022 , and will be on our stand and for sale , a great auction buy , and you've just watched it being serviced , ready to go ! 👍👏👏

[@lankylamp1]

How exciting is this .😄

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

Love seeing Kate do leaf maintenance like the 1st video a long time ago

[@90evilideas]

How much did it fetch?

[@JonathanPorterfield]

@@90evilideas it sold for 11,300 which was our costs plus our £360 fee on top.

[@jeffg9706]

The wheel rim looks poor,or was it just marked

[@darranwhelan5745]

This is one of the best car care videos ever on you tube, well done James and Kate.

[@jimcabezola3051]

This is the best full-car diagnostic service I've seen demonstrated on KZbin!

[@callumcurtis15]

This is possibly the best service I have seen in my 9 year automotive carrier. The only thing i would say is to check the suspention components with ball joints in both the loaded and unloaded positions as they can hide wear when at diffent positions ..

[@peterowen4456]

If I had an EV and lived in the area there would only be one place I'd go for a service. So thorough.

[@Jamesandkate]

We do this in a mobile basis as it happens 😉

[@alexandermckenzie2767]

@@Jamesandkate I don't suppose you ever come up to Fife, Scotland? We have a 2015 Leaf and it would be great to have it serviced properly like you have done in the video. Nissan only seem to top up the screen wash, change the brake fluid and give you a useless battery report.

[@edwyncorteen1527]

@@alexandermckenzie2767 They certainly do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnLCc2d3nLmgmdk

[@cawfeedawg]

You two are such a major "power couple" on the UK EV landscape. I look forward to each and every single video from James and Kate!

[@chrisandclaremoore6472]

James came and serviced my 2017 30kWh Leaf. Absolute thorough job done you just can't beat the professional service, I highly recommend the mobile service.

[@softwaresignals]

Need to check that transmission fluid level ("gear oil" at the 5:24 point), and check for leaks around the casing seams. It's actually easy to change every 80,000 miles or so too.

[@jonathantaylor1998]

JEEZ, Kate... You just make this look SO easy...! I wish I had the skill and confidence to do, in particular, the brake pads tasks you so 'casually' get on with... all power to you. 😉

[@danthedrivingman6415]

Thank you 👍 this is Awesome. I now have over 204,000+ USA miles on my 2017 Nissan Leaf SL after 5 years 2 months and 3 days later. " Nissan Simply" 😱 Amazing 😂

[@skyemalcolm]

How’s the battery state of health and how do you charge it, to only 80% as a rule?

[@lelandhetrick205]

I had 131,000 + USA miles on my 2015 Leaf S after 6 years and 11 months. The dealership indicated 11 of 12 health bars, and I found out later via EV Works @ Bainbridge Island, WA that the SOC was 84%. 24 kWH pack. They considered this above average health.

[@skyemalcolm]

@@lelandhetrick205 May I ask your charging habits of that car? For instance did you regularly use the scheduled charge to 80% feature?

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

Wow and Kyle Connor on out of spec keeps saying you can’t go out of the city with a leaf. That’s a lot of Miles

[@danthedrivingman6415]

57.75% of the original 30 kilowatts

[@MCSMIK]

That’s why we use Cleevely EV for our cars. However we could go down the Nissan dealer version, which is as follows: 1. Plug in leaf spy Nissan version, print out the battery check. 2. Top Up washer fluid. 3. Wash the car with a bucket someone pissed into (if you don’t know the reference, watch EVM). 4. Done. 5. £199 please 👍🏻 Oh there’s also a £299 version which is the same but involves checking the brake fluid, whilst claiming it’s been drained and replaced. And erm, sadly I experienced this with them. Once.

[@Smiler7]

Excellent service! I did not realise Kate worked in the business!! Well done!

[@Jamesandkate]

Kate’s a talent, that’s for sure.

[@rappermusician]

Thanks so much - A few things I haven't treid doing myself yet - will take this all on board

[@roodick85]

Now I want my LEAF back

[@SandyMorris-n3i]

Nicely done Kate, you explained everything brilliantly step by step 🙂😎

[@nickosullivan5456]

Well done Kate.👍

[@lankylamp1]

😄 Wow Kate did you have a stunt stand in. Your hands seem to fly round the vehicle. great video too. jonathan will be pleased you did a great job and favour.😉

[@ram-ck7ti]

Amazing video .. as always.. would love to see a similar service down on a pre-2016, i.e. 2012-2015 Tesla Model S. At the risk of sounding chauvinistic, Kate is, by far, the best female automotive expert on the Internet.

[@fenners1290]

Please can you thank Paul for the service on my leaf. It runs better and brakes better than before. The dreaded clicking noise has disappeared also! Nice to see actual grease on the battery and all the hinges. See you next year.

[@michaelarcher6278]

That was a very interesting video, thank you for sharing it. May I also say well done for using a torque wrench to finish tightening the wheels, it's a real bug bear of mine when garages don't do it properly and use a rattle gun instead.

[@evodessey]

That was excellent Kate.All good stuff & knowledge.

[@jerryg50]

Excellent review of the general service. Very much like a regular gasoline vehicle except for the main battery system.

[@nadsilver8301]

Thank you for the good information 👍

[@ASTMA193]

Great video and very useful. Thank you.

[@Matt-dx3wo]

y'all are dream mechanics! I'm off to booz the noots off my Volt to check the pads :-)

[@GlynHudson]

Great video! Top job Kate, very well explained 👍

[@Jamesandkate]

Thanks, Glyn 👍🏻

[@tobyholland1961]

Mega, thankyou! It's REALLY nice to find someone that's as proud of a quality service as I am 😁 Nice!

[@smaemurray]

Loved that. Taking my leaf in on Wednesday for a service. Wish you guys were available in Ireland.

[@computerbob06]

"Old and slightly cracked" 3mm tyres. I know what I'll be using to get some money off......... If I could afford it, that is! Alloy is fine hopefully where the tyre valve is? But a great video to show what to look for in the only usable EV (non battery lease) that many of us will be able to afford!

[@stephenboyd897]

Great, especially since I just bought a used Leaf.

[@nicnacaero]

Exceptional. Now subscribed.

[@MrTytalus]

That foglight really has given me jip: lovely bruising on the arm and I still can't get it to locate! Need thinner arms, me thinks ;)

[@itchywitchy]

Very interesting video, I have just bought some strut covers for my Leaf and I was going to use grease I will use PTFE spray now!

[@Jamesandkate]

Grease or PTFE will be fine 👍🏻

[@magpieing4570]

Great video This is how I would like my leaf to be serviced but not sure nissan do it anything like this

[@nigellucas560]

Superb, even better than the Tesla service. I wonder if I’ll be watching your grown up daughter showing how to service the fourth generation of EV’s?

[@fenners1290]

Very informative. Think I’ll be tapping James up for my service.

[@paulaxford6754]

Very thorough attention although a "major" service should always include a brake fluid flush even if the fluid measured "only" 1% moisture content. It looked quite yellow, not a good sign. Also the gearbox drain plug has a magnet that should be cleared as well if either are done.

[@GavinScrimgeour]

Fantastic video - many thanks 👍🏻

[@jimbo2629]

Fantastic video.

[@Jamesandkate]

Thank you very much!

[@Afritunez]

U really know ur stuff! This is what i like about car videos, if u fake it u will get called out, but this was just A++

[@scottelkington7661]

Excellent! I'm pretty sure you wouldn't get this level of care from a Nissan service! Out of interest do you have a link to the strut covers that you use for the Leaf..?

[@Javaman92]

WOW this is intense! Good to know stuff. Thanks

[@aajs2317]

Another tip. If you remove the rim, spray all rods, shock absorber spring, brake lines, etc. with WD40, against rust. Everything is then protected and looks like new. Do 👍

[@sachb44]

Wd-40 W/ silicon for the anti-corrosion property imo

[@Datsem]

A tip is to fully remove the caliper as the upper bolt has maybe never been off. I just did a service on my grandpas leaf with 47k km. Looking like new underneath, but the top bolt on the caliper was stuck on the rear left of the car. Got it unstuck and the caliper now moves freely!

[@decimal1815]

Amazing video - thanks!

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

I love the way she says "done".

[@judodak]

My 2018 40Kw leaf has just passed the 100,000 mile mark with no loss of battery.The only problem was a failed 12v battery changed myself, 1 set of brake pads, seized foot brake cable and drivers door power window switch. 2 dealer services when under warranty. Haven’t bothered taking it to a garage for service as it’s a total ripoff due to very little moving parts and only one filter (cabin) which can be replaced easily.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Well done guys .

[@peterdnreynolds777]

very very interesting video!! can you do other service videos on other ev vehicles please

[@Jamesandkate]

I’ll see what time we have 👍🏻

[@wba9652]

Great video. 10 out of 10.

[@rickidango8969]

This is brilliant!!

[@imag33]

This is such a quality, thorough, and informative video. A+! The dealership recommends a “regenerative braking service” but is that just a common brake bleed. The regenerative braking shouldn’t be any different mechanically than normal braking, thus this isn’t any different service, right?

[@flolou8496]

Excellent Job, Kate, my only comment is, why you did not mention in the thumnail the exact model year and trim of the Nissan Leaf in this video ? I'm currently in the decision process myself in shopping and choosing between a 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus SV or SL trim with 215 miles of estimated range or a 2020 Hyundai IONIQ all electric with estimated 170 miles of range:

[@j.a.7721]

Awesome video

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks, very informative,👍

[@wozza400]

That was clear as could be thank you

[@andreasgamer9273]

Thank you 😊

[@CrAzYDr1veR]

To check play on the antiroll bar links you need all wheels on the floor so the bar is not under tension.

[@Jamesandkate]

That’s why we manipulate it with a pry bar, you may not have seen it in the lower section of the shot.

[@musk-eteer9898]

thank you

[@enjoy87mx]

When younchecking the tyre thread depth looks like the inner edge of the tyre is heavily worn so I would replace that tyre befor shows cords and carry out wheel alignment

[@D191969]

Good video! Good illustration of how to lubricate brakes. Just one comment: I have been warned against lubricating the struts holding luggage lid, but you recommend this?

[@Jamesandkate]

We always do it as the boot has a habit of squeaking when lowered. Avoid WD40 though, dry PTFE is what we prefer.

[@J500ANT]

Was this a service as per factory schedule or service as per lessons learned from years of experience? I only ask as the brakes work was way in excess of what I'd expected.

[@Jamesandkate]

Because of experience. The Leaf brakes have a habit of seizing up.

[@tmtcschannel]

Last year at a Nissan dealer my 2013 leaf I paid £550 pounds for a MOT and Major Service. No repairs or replacements needed.

[@Jamesandkate]

£550 🥺

[@Sanjayadon]

Great video. Just wondering, running with DTC errors can reduce the performance? I have P189D P18AB SHIFT error on my Leaf. Thanks in advance.

[@enyaq_gorm]

When I had a leaf 40 Nissan managed to complete a major service in 20 minutes. Suspect they were less comprehensive than this

[@squeakers27]

It's quite interesting hearing "major" service and yet it not taking very long. Looks more like an intensive inspection.

[@90evilideas]

@@squeakers27 They could've pretended, at least!

[@Pegaroo_]

Running tyre pressures high although improving milles/KWh it also reduces grip Other than that very informative video

[@vladzis]

Rule of thumb is factory spec + 10%. Tyre garages very often don't check labels and adding 32PSI by default, which is too low for EV

[@edwyncorteen1527]

Not correct with the Leaf, sticking to the recommended 36psi lead to distinct under inflation tyre wear, set to 40 all good, the latest set are coming up for replacement before next winter, totally even wear across all of them.

[@Pegaroo_]

@@edwyncorteen1527 if that's the case then fair enough however they never mentioned that the tyre wear was the reason for running pressures high, the reason given was better millage.

[@wilmorej]

Is the reduction gear oil fill plug easily accessible in my 2022 Leaf? Unlike the older Leaf model that is shown in this video, I couldn't find one under the hood of my car.

[@Jamesandkate]

It’s in the same place in all Leafs. Maybe easier to access through the NSF wheel arch 👍🏻

[@wilmorej]

@@Jamesandkate thanks!!

[@alanjenkinson7812]

At least James knows who to ask when he gets overwhelmed with work 😬

[@markwoollard2801]

impressive

[@SBinVancouver]

What are your lubricants of choice? Looks like WD-40 or equivalent, and white lithium grease? Where for each?

[@chrisw443]

fun video!

[@Agecatcher]

Even if you like to have 40 psi, it has is effect on breaking distance

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Just out of interest, but what systems are available when you plug in a diagnostics scanner?

[@raysiat7827]

Reduction gear oil check: I am interested that you can access the fill plug from above. A 10 mm allen hex is used but the plug access is horizontal, Can it be reached with a normal socket wrench? Also, what is the size of the crush seal?

[@mikeyonwin8195]

Nissan : Leaf : Service : Major. Nissan probably define checks needed - but where do they define them. And then, how are they rectified? Kate seems to be pretty savvy - but I'm not too sure about the orange marigolds (P.P.E.) ! Mike

[@judebrown4103]

Two questions: what lubricant did you use for the hinges etc at the beginning please? I can't remember if WD40 is a no-no for those parts. The other one is: what are DTC's on your diagnostic machine please? Lovely thorough service, can't wait for the day to come when I have a used ev for you to look after! Thanks for videoing it for us Kate. 👍

[@wobby1516]

As far as I know WD 40 shouldn’t be used on the dampers rather a silicone spray as it won’t damage the rubber seals.

[@Jamesandkate]

No worries. We use white PTFE for the latches and dry PTFE for the hinges and rams. No WD40 was used.

[@kemenyg19]

DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code - issues (usually indicated by the check engine light) stored in the car's computer - the code narrows/details the system/location of the issue.

[@judebrown4103]

@@Jamesandkate thanks very much, there seems to be so many different types these days, I find it difficult to keep up!

[@judebrown4103]

@@wobby1516 thanks very much, yes I kind of had a feeling WD40 is not good for some applications, just couldn't remember which. 👍

[@jur4x]

Ironically these are all the faults I need to fix with my 20yo ICE :) Shocks, rear brakes, cw-boots etc. In addition to loads of corrosion. And the worst part, I don't really have alternatives. "U" in "SUV" stands for anything but "Utility" these days. 22" alloys with barely any rubber on them and 0-60 times worthy of M5 from some yesteryear. Are you bloody kidding me? At the moment I can only hope that LDV T60 EV they tested in New Zealand would also be sold in Europe. But even then - it is €40k+. Not sure I'm ready to pay that much for a vehicle I intend to use in it's utilitarian capacity extensively. I'm hopefully be able to afford second-hand Kona in a year or two. But I will still need something utilitarian to do dirty work. And there is nothing coming. Unless Ford Ranger (even though I would prefer boot that is part of a cabin) suddenly gets a drivetrain from F150, than I will by it two years later, hands down.

[@deadelvis68]

Cor blimey a woman with brains now that is rare.i have a 2017 leaf with 4000 miles on the clock

[@ocrivodaspicture]

What service should I perform on my 2012 Nissan Leaf with 34,000 miles and after 6 years of parking in the garage?

[@phillipuk1]

Greatt Video , what is your average service cost please ? ;-)

[@seabream]

2:48 - I didn't know that handle orientation was upside-down. Learn something new etc... Though having seen it both ways on different vehicles, I think I actually would rather close hatches and lids with my hand cupped towards me (which is how my mother's car has it (different model) - mine is the other way round). It feels more natural, and my hand pulls out of the handle sort of automatically as part of the arm motion. I suppose it's personal preference. Maybe I'll turn the one on my LEAF around.

[@lookoutleo]

Reduction gear oil plug magnet is interesting , my gear oil is due at 120,000 miles , I'm at 111,000 at mo. What oil do I use and quantity?

[@Jamesandkate]

For the Leaf we use Dextron 6. It’s expensive but very good

[@paulaxford6754]

There is another magnet on the drain plug which seems to have been missed.

[@andypag1071]

Does it have a service light and will leaf spy reset it?

[@zzhughesd]

How much was your Major service down at Nissan? Thanks.

[@josephmcclary9667]

Why didn’t you torque the wheels in a star pattern? You just went around in a circle. That how things get warped.

[@6andrew2]

What's the lube spray you used ?

[@Jamesandkate]

White PTFE and dry PTFE.

[@trainingtheworld5093]

Where can I purchase these strut tower covers?

[@Jamesandkate]

Varying types available on eBay and Amazon.

[@NeilWNC]

It's always welcome to see other Leaf owners sharing their "how-to" info, based on real-world experience. However, the presenter lost me when, early in the video, she used a hot-melt glue gun to do body repair. Can't speak for their area, but even here in New England cars can get SUPER hot sitting in the sun, certainly hot enough to soften or at least break down the glue. Short answer -- DON'T DO THIS!!! She also used a spray lubricant on the charging port door, something I would not do. There's too much risk of getting grease inside the connector, thus putting at risk the electrical contacts. Even if the oil doesn't itself hurt the connection, it will attract and hold dirt and grime which will. Again, avoid.

[@Jamesandkate]

We've been hot glueing these for years, we've never had an issue with heat. Also, she didn't spray the charge port, but the door hinges and hinges of the charge flap.

[@bikeman123]

5:15 sure you put enough on those battery terminals?

[@domtdoodar99]

How much does a service like this cost?

[@Jamesandkate]

£180+vat.

[@skepticalmechanic]

What does sorted mean? Repaired?

[@Jamesandkate]

Generally, yes.

[@paulaxford6754]

"Done"

[@skepticalmechanic]

@@paulaxford6754 thanks

[@Fishbait075]

Could you explain what the DTCs are right at the end?

[@kemenyg19]

DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code - issues (usually indicated by the check engine light) stored in the car's computer - the code narrows/details the system/location of the issue.

[@tmtcschannel]

Today my Nissan Leaf has to go to Nissan heaven 2013 MK1 Purchased from Nissan Dealership, full service history and all repairs completed at Nissan and today at only 48k, yes 48k! miles the error code of inverter and motor was found with an estimated repair bill of £9800 pounds. Nissans response was car is over 8 years old so we cant help.

[@kmartin73]

now thats a proper service! should be sent to all main dealers not that they will care absolute joke

[@patrickpritchard2908]

As I don't own an electric car just curious why antifreeze coolant what is this for apart from screen wash what else is needed to cool, thanks in advance

[@showme360]

There is only screen wash!

[@GlynHudson]

It's used to cool the inverter and motor

[@kemenyg19]

Most EVs have two or more loops of coolant - one for HVAC system, one for motor/inverter and another for the battery (which the Leaf doesn't use - it is air cooled)

[@ad-venturer305]

I think it's a little misleading that you removed the reduction gear oil fill bolt from the engine bay. And even more surprising the drain bolt.

[@timaustin2000]

Battery health? (Have I missed an episode?)

[@swedenevguru8483]

They use Leaf Spy she says in the end than you can see Battery Soc in %

[@Jamesandkate]

We did it, but for Jonathan to show at FCL.

[@JoshuaPritt]

What's a DTC?

[@TassieEV]

Audio at the beginning was very quiet barely heard what Kate said.

[@Jamesandkate]

Sorry, I listened to it through headphones and it sounded quite clear 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Richardincancale]

Sorry to sound like an armchair warrior etc. but 8:07 and 8:47 really worried me - using power tools with long hair not tied back is really dangerous. I don’t think it would look good for Cleveley if you had the angle grinder pulled into your face if your hair got caught in the disk. Otherwise excellent video!

[@Jamesandkate]

That’s a fair shout. I should have tied my hair back. Constructive criticism is always welcome 🙏🏻