# \#leaf **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/leaf/1902.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Wrong wiper blade leads to BCM replacement - should I trust these guys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-wiper-blade-leads-to-bcm-replacement-should-i-trust-these-guys/201276)
**Author:** [@tanya.timberlake\_194278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tanya.timberlake_194278)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-wiper-blade-leads-to-bcm-replacement-should-i-trust-these-guys/201276 "2025-08-07T16:04:31Z")
Hi all! New to me 2017 Nissan Leaf with only 26k miles. I take it to dealership to ask a few “new to Leaf” questions and have the brake fluid and rear windshield wiper blade replaced. Some time later - run the rear wi… --- ## [2016 Nissan Leaf - leaky AC high-pressure hose - can I replace it DIY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-leaky-ac-high-pressure-hose-can-i-replace-it-diy/199633)
**Author:** [@andyjens\_193251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyjens_193251)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-leaky-ac-high-pressure-hose-can-i-replace-it-diy/199633 "2025-03-30T23:10:28Z")
2016 Nissan Leaf, 55k miles. AC stopped blowing cold. took it to Midas and they diagnosed a cracked connection fitting in the high-pressure hose where it connects to the condenser. $600 and change to repair. I can find t… --- ## [2018 Nissan Leaf - avoiding diagnostic fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-leaf-avoiding-diagnostic-fee/184241)
**Author:** [@Joseph29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph29)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-leaf-avoiding-diagnostic-fee/184241 "2022-05-24T16:44:16Z")
Nissan Service, how do you avoid the extra diagnostic charge? They charged me 160.00 to dioagnose a loud muffler --- ## [Leaf Body Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-body-work/177458)
**Author:** [@Requires-Too-Much-Thought](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Requires-Too-Much-Thought)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-body-work/177458 "2021-06-15T13:30:41Z")
This is about a Leaf which is really expensive because of limited production, but it can be about any car. I bought a 2013 Nissan Leaf about 4 years ago. The Leaf had a minor run in with a bridge. The bumper end and fe… --- ## [T/M Vehicle System Malfunction on a Leaf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/t-m-vehicle-system-malfunction-on-a-leaf/144032)
**Author:** [@jmirick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmirick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/t-m-vehicle-system-malfunction-on-a-leaf/144032 "2019-07-10T12:00:41Z")
Went to start my 2013 Leaf this morning and it wouldn’t go into drive. After 30 seconds or so I got a message that said “T/M Vehicle System Malfunction”. Anyone have any idea what that is and if it is covered under war… --- ## [2015 Nissan Leaf batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-leaf-batteries/119609)
**Author:** [@rebecca04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-leaf-batteries/119609 "2018-08-12T11:52:08Z")
what kind of battery is in a Nissan leaf, and how long does it generally last? --- ## [2013 Nissan Leaf battery cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-leaf-battery-cost/117086)
**Author:** [@Joe50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe50)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-leaf-battery-cost/117086 "2018-05-11T01:31:27Z")
how much does it cost to get a new leaf battery? --- ## [Buying without mechanic's inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-without-mechanics-inspection/109279)
**Author:** [@Green\_driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Green_driver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-without-mechanics-inspection/109279 "2017-11-11T04:10:54Z")
I’m in the market for a used Nissan Leaf, but the nearest ones are 60 miles from my home and are sold by Carvana and CarGuru. I would normally have a used car checked out by a mechanic before buying, but because of the … --- ## [New Right Front Tire - Diagonal Wear - Is This Normal Wear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-right-front-tire-diagonal-wear-is-this-normal-wear/106294)
**Author:** [@baumgrenze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baumgrenze)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-right-front-tire-diagonal-wear-is-this-normal-wear/106294 "2017-07-29T11:05:52Z")
Please look at this image. \[Album\] Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet \[… --- ## [Is uneven tire wear (left vs right) common with front wheel drive cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-uneven-tire-wear-left-vs-right-common-with-front-wheel-drive-cars/96079)
**Author:** [@baumgrenze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baumgrenze)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-uneven-tire-wear-left-vs-right-common-with-front-wheel-drive-cars/96079 "2017-01-08T03:43:44Z")
I have a 2012 Leaf with ~23k miles on it. I've watched the left front tire wear down more rapidly than the right. I calculated the cost of tire rotation vs more frequent replacement so the tires have been in the same loc… --- ## [Nissa Leaf Quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissa-leaf-quits/90385)
**Author:** [@webermc1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webermc1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissa-leaf-quits/90385 "2015-06-25T23:41:53Z")
I am writing this as a long-time listener because I assume you all to have collective wisdom and knowledge about cars ordinary sources don't. Here's the deal: my wife and I bought a 2013 Nissan Leaf in April of '14 and … --- ## [Nissan leaf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-leaf/68423)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-leaf/68423 "2011-10-05T03:40:36Z")
do you have to change the oil on the all battery power Leaf. --- ## [Front wheel struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-struts/51738)
**Author:** [@drerio1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drerio1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-struts/51738 "2010-07-13T17:32:11Z")
Ok... so where I live (and I suspect this may be the case other other locals), cars have to pass safety check in order to get it registered, etc... I took it into local chain repair shop that mostly specializes in tires… --- ## [Need front bushing for leaf springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-front-bushing-for-leaf-springs/43642)
**Author:** [@flattop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flattop)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-front-bushing-for-leaf-springs/43642 "2010-02-02T00:07:54Z")
I have a 2001 4x4 f350 7.3, this truck has a 4inch lift. Can everyone help me find bushing for the front leaf springs. The dealer is no help. A web site for 4x4 bushing might help. I have looked all over the web for bu… --- ## [Fix/upgrade or rental truck and towed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-upgrade-or-rental-truck-and-towed/42235)
**Author:** [@willmoe84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willmoe84)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-upgrade-or-rental-truck-and-towed/42235 "2010-01-17T17:19:51Z")
In a few months I am going to be making a 1,000 mile move. I made this move, in reverse, about 18 months ago but there were numerous issues. Most of the issue have been fixed, but one remains...rear suspension and size o… --- ## [New leaf springs on an old Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-leaf-springs-on-an-old-mustang/4105)
**Author:** [@woolznaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woolznaz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2007, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-leaf-springs-on-an-old-mustang/4105 "2007-09-04T05:35:30Z")
I'm considering replacing the rear leaf springs on my 1973 Mustang convertible. It's pretty "saggy" in the back. I'm not a mechanic, but I am capable of most do it yourself repairs. Can anyone reading this give me som…