I've had my 2007 G35 coupe 6mt since 2012. The car is a beauty. Its been so reliable for me all these years. The passenger seat is not ripped in that usual place due to the fact that I keep it moisturized with leather cleaner/conditioner all the time. I have 192,000 miles on it now and the only thing that I had to do was change 2 oxygen sensors out of the 4, replace the radiator(Mishimoto aluminum with Silicon Hoses) which went out at around 150,000 and replaced the clutch(Exidy Stage 2) Other than that, no other problems. Windows motors work perfectly. It was burning oil though at around 1 quart per 1000 miles. To remedy the oil burning problem, I just switched to 10W40 synthetic blend from 5W30 full synthetic. Seems to have fixed the problem so far. Just had coils changed yesterday(Hitachi) and NGK Laser Iridium plugs. Was going to sale car for and electric vehicle, but now it is so sweet that I'm going to keep it for another year or 2
Hey brotha I'm burning oil in mine too around the same amount 1Quart per 1k miles. Did switching oil cause any problems with time? Did it do anything to the performance long term?
@@eduardotrejo1445 So far, So good. Switching to 10/30 stopped the oil consumption and made the car seem a bit smoother. Its been roughly 2000 miles now on 10/30 and only lost about 1/2 quart. So this worked for me. Only drawback is that now my car has lost a few miles per gallon. Before, I would average 200 miles per 1/2 tank of gas. Now, I average 175 per half tank.
i have an 07 g35 coupe with auto transmission. About to hit 280k miles now. I relate with all these issues and the car itself is falling apart. The transmission and engine is good so that's why it's still my daily
06 coupe AT as well, 230k here! Engine & transmission just won’t die lol only had electric issues like the windows and the the fuel gauge always saying it’s full, it’s apparently the cluster according to a local shop
@@SuperHawkVTR Yea I just had the same problem. I believe it's the cluster and I will find out in the next 2-3 days. They are done "fixing" the cluster, I just need to verify that everything is okay now.
Recently like 3 days ago , was gonna get tuned and I was leaking oil like crazy by my valve covers and as the tuner was doing a pull my car caught fire . Luckily it didn’t blow up as it was next to the fuel system . But I ordered 650$ worth of maintenance stuff (new valve covers , rear main seal , gallery gaskets , and new water pump ) ||i do recommend changing out the gallery gaskets as soon as possible || getting it all repaired this week . And hitting the tune shop 2 weeks from now . Good video ! Keep up the work!
it’s recommended to change all that beforehand so the tune doesn’t mess with the engine basically add on all the aftermarket parts you want first then tune it.
The Camshaft sensor problem is common even in Altimas and Maximas. I washed my Altima's engine bay with Foam soap and spray water without pressure then codes P0011 and P0021 came on, the car was in limping mode 😭😭😭💀
I’ve got a few problems with mine like a few electrical things but most of my electrics were caused by a bad battery that burnt one of my fuses I used the spare that comes with the car to replace it and now all my cabin lights turn on and my drivers sides seat moves forward too a lot of my more serious problems are normal for the car when lack of maintenance comes to play like my fuel gauge reader is dirty and I gotta reseal my sunroof but my more serious problems are replacing my clock springs, aligning the steering wheel, and my crankshaft and camshaft sensors going out
I swapped my motor had so many problems with it. Rear main seal, oil pan, valve covers, spark plugs with oil, o ring leaking, blown catalytic converters, and blown engine eventually with lots of smoke coming out. So far car is smooth and new now
@@JoeVazquez yeah also my belts where all ripped up. I’m going to try adding a oil catch can and all the stuff you mentioned so I have this new motor last me 10 years atleast if possible. Only has 39k miles. Yeah all normal wear and tear but the price to fix my gosh it was $1300 alone to fix rear main seal so I swapped the motor and they did all of that together haha
Hitachi is OEM Nissan/Infiniti on the cam and crank sensors. That's what you wanna buy if you're on the market. Good points on the catch can, valve covers, & fuel gauge issue.
Correct! I don’t believe I’ve seen hitachi branded ones that are metal like the ones Infiniti/Nissan sell, just plastic ones. But in a tight budget the plastic hitachis are same as the old plastic oems!
Ebay brands are a hit or miss to be honest with you, it can last you 2 days, or last you a long time. In my opinion though, I wouldn’t want to find out when I’m out in the road that it stopped working.
I just picked up an '04 G35, wish I had seen your vid before I bought it - 'but' I'm lucky mine is in good shape so far but now I know what to look for :) Thanks!
I have all of these problems, thats why it has been parked for a couple of years, but thanks to high gas prices and your videos I am determined to get it out of the garage and start driving it again.
you will be glad you did ... I fixed all my issues and forgot how much I loved driving my car. YEar may not be that fast .. maybe be getting older but it is always there
2005 G35 Sedan 100K Miles Found one of the spark plugs was filled with oil so went ahead and fixed that as well as replaced all spark plugs and coil packs. Drove great for a week until the same exact symptoms started to show again except no leaks this time. Rough starts, idle shakes, and hesitation plus loss of power. There is a coolant leak, and sometimes there is a smell of fuel when starting the car. Engine light will periodically come on. Still getting a random engine misfire code as well as Fuel system Lean B1 and B2. Says I should replace the VVT solenoids. Car drives great once it gets started, but always have felt like it never has had the full power it should. Bought the car a little over a month ago
Definitely need to replace my valve covers. Last time i changed the spark plugs like 3 months ago there was oil in 2. Which by the way is a pretty tideous job. But i do get that burnt oil smell in the car so I'm guessing it's time to replace them valve covers. But yeah pretty much everything is spot on. Window motors went out so i replaced those. Crankshaft sensor went out so i replaced it. I did get it from advanced auto parts but it was the Hitachi one and so far no problem. There was one more thing on the oil pressure gauge not reading. I changed the oil pressure sensor and works great now.
*TIP* invest in OEM Fender Liners, undercarriage Covers/Undershroud etc protect your car from rain rust dirt etc.. every time I’ve worked in suspension it’s a nightmare because of seizure bolts or rusty bolts. Will save you a headache, had to literally cut the old suspension to install my coilovers, I do live in Tennessee so getting rain here and there is not rare.
Engine mounts, o2 sensor, gas gauge, gas consumption, oil consumption, creaking from rear speaker deck, creaking in the cabin, faulty door actuator, window motors, crappy audio system, etc 😭 still love it
I replaced the sensor on the front passenger wheel, brake sensor, I believe. The "slip" light still comes on. You have to turn the wheel to the right for the light to come on. If you just take off like that, a few meters away, that wheel will lock on you. There seems to be a lot of electrical issues with them cars. But I still like th G.
The problem with the valve cover gaskets, isn't actually the gaskets themselves. The plastic valve covers from stock, at least from the vq35de lose much of their functionality through heating up, cooling down. It's plastic. Ffs. After market aluminum valve covers are around 200 bucks, and usually come with gaskets. For the spark plugs too. But, good vid though for real.
Ive got a few 35's , 04coupe,05 sedan, 08 sedan and 09 g37. They are great cars but my rule of thumb is "if you pound the shet your gonna have to fix it" Lol. The main problems Ive had are the pedal position throwing a code and then limp mode usually just cleared the code, oil filter o-ring leaked, front links to the stabilizer bar would rattle real loud. thanks for showing some of the other things to watch out for
I completely forgot about the throttle position sensor, definitely a common one aswell, you feel loss of power with that one!! O ring one is common aswell, and end links were later revised in the later model years since they were notorious for failing prematurely! Thanks for your insight, those are just as important aswell!!
Have two Infinitis a HR and DE and had too replace valve covers on both. Yea that coolant bleeder port bursted on me after I got my water pump fixed on my HR 😂. I replaced mine with a medal one too.
I would say the battery terminals on these cars have issues. Id recommend a battery tie down ro support and secure the battery. Btw congrats on the 5k damn your channel has blown up since I first subscribed
I also have a 2004, since ownership (bought with 50k, now has 100k) ive run into; passenger cam sensor took a dump, thermostat took a dump causing the fans to run at 100% all the time, passenger door lock actuator JUST went out. I fixed all issues myself using genuine nissan parts, except for door lock actuator as it JUST happened. not too bad for an 18 year old car
I feel you, I’m super anal about my car that I change a lot of things that I know are weak points so I don’t have to worry about it anymore! Genuine for a lot of parts is a must but there’s components where you can save TONS of money and are even better than oem!
@@DarkMan2555 I removed my fuel pump once you have it out you’ll be able to see what I’m talking about. Search up how to fix my fuel gauge reading on a g35 and there’s plenty of videos explaining how to clean it use a q tip
if your fuel gauge is messed it might be a battery issue. Not getting enough power to the fuel gauge. either clean the battery or replace it, and if its still happening then you should consider replacing the fuel sensor or fixing the voltage issue
Testing the battery periodically should be something people do so you don’t get a surprise later down the road, as for fuel gauge issue, there’s plenty of things that it could be, contacts on the float get dirty and can be a simple wipe, could just be a faulty unit at that point that worn out, can also be a cluster issue, wiring, etc. Diagnosis is key so you don’t go down the rabbit hole of spending money to not fix the problem!
Door locks✅, fuel gauge✅, head gasket✅, oil consumption✅, window motor✅ all issues I’ve had or currently have lol I’ve owned my 05 G35 for almost 10 years gave me almost no issues up until recently but it’s a old car only getting older loved it but it’s time to move on I got a kid now my time with the G is up getting her ready to be sold soon going to miss it so much lowkey having selling remorse but it’ll be next door lol so I’ll still see it everyday 😅 good and bad thing
Have had my ‘03 sport coupe for 3 months and only issue I’ve had was throttle position sensor code issue and mofo would go into limp mode Changed throttle body and after replacing terminals haven’t had the issues for over 2k miles. Oil consumes crazy. Changed plugs and one of the cylinder had oil in it, hopefully it’s just gasket and not a ring..
@@CHRIS56585 basically car goes into a safety mode and you can’t go past a certain speed But it goes away after a couple minutes but usually returns. It’s awful
On my 04 G35X I went through wheel bearings constantly, had to replace 2 flex pipes, my all wheel drive shaft the bearings went, i ended up getting a 2011 Infinity G37X, at 150 i had wheel bearings replaced under extended warranty, gas tank sensor and flushed out my AC and recharged it, no cost.
Dam that’s crazy but awesome you didn’t pay a dime or do the work! I have heard that they’ll chew through wheel bearings and axles fast with alot of the autoparts store brands!
@@JoeVazquez I finance my car and they gave me a supreme extended warranty and it only cost a $1000 I had close to $8000 worth of work done off the warranty, you could take your vehicle anywhere in the country for repairs, i took it to the Infinity Dealership for every repair, i only paid $300 for eight grand in repairs, it also included free towing each time,
I replaced my window motor once for the driver side, then the passenger side gave out and I couldn’t roll my window, then 6 months later the motor worked again lol, then a few weeks later it stopped working, then it later on AGAIN started working and it’s been working for 5 months now this car is crazy bro.
good vid bro they are good cars if you take care of them and install oem or better stuff. also cleaning your grounds (there one next to the intake, one under the coolant tank, and two in front of the timing cover.) will help alot
Hey man I just kinda stumbled upon your video, and honestly it really helped me out a lot. I’m about to go get an 04 g35 auto bone stock. And I didn’t know what to look for on it and now I do 😅 appreciate the help man, and keep the videos up I’ll definitely be watching all your videos of the g the next couple days lol
I've had mine for about a year driven it everyday, only issue I've had is oil consumption 1quart every 1200 miles and my radiator blew but still going strong at 215,000 miles
October 2023. 2008 G35x sedan. 156k Wife's car (she's the third owner). 1. Cluster gauge. She herself has this issue, knows that once she cross 300 miles, it's time to refuel. The most she drove it before filling up was 350, and she said that she was worried she wouldn't make it to a gas station. Also, she performed her own tank valve replacements (both back passenger seats), and one of the G35/37 mod forums mentioned there's a place (can't remember which state it's located) that will refurbish your cluster gauge. It'll be the only way to repair it. 2. Yellowing headlights. Try finding '08 G35x replacements that are in stock. Yeah. Fun for the whole family! 3. Coolant valve. Literally, this morning, purchased the Z1 aluminum replacement. 4. Does ANYONE know how to reset the maps (or update the maps, using Nissan and not Infiniti)? NOT using a DVD, but the flash drive? Previous owner's information (streets, maps, phone) is still there, and the HERE map she mailed off for was delivered as a DVD, and the dealership told her she needed a thumb-drive. Is there a Nissan alternative to use? Is it something WE can do without the dealership? 5. Wife still loves her CDs, but can only use in-dash. Does anyone repair (or clean, or reset) the 6-CD changer? It worked for six months after she bought, and hasn't worked since. Didn't know if this was an issue that people had, or people noticed. She brings it up from time to time, and is consistent about it, that I just remembered to mention it. I sincerely appreciate your videos. As I drive a Tacoma, I don't usually pay attention to wife's car, unless, of course, there are issues.
The G35 I’m looking at has some of these problems.. lmao at least the gas gauge and window motors. Good video tho I suggest using a flashlight when u showing things under the car or tucked back in the bay… I couldn’t see shit 😂
Hence the oil consumption regarding my Miata was worse hahah. Mine has been reliable, one thing if your reading this and gong to buy one. Be ready to spend loads of money on these gas guzzling beasts. Other then that they have power and are a comfortable ride. Just installed a Z1 y pipe and ISR cat back! Good combo. Has the nice deep trumpet tone and sounds soft
Great video with a lot of good info good job. I have the old three G35 Infiniti. Just purchased it non-running. Turns out it tranks over but won't start check engine light does not come on at all plugged into OBD port and error comes on scanner. Also cranked it while watching RPM needle and needle does nothing.? I definitely need help on this issue if any thank you.
Sorry for spam lol, also cleaned the fuel sensor unit and still gave me no luck on gas gauge. Tip:I know to fill up when the orange light indicates next to the gas gauge.
Alway keep at least a half of tank full (gasoline) it will help the longevity of the fuel pump, sending unit, etc.... The fuel keeps it lubricated, and won't burn out
I have my 2006 g35 coupe automatic for 2 years now. No major problems till recently. It has valve cover leak which has been going on for a while till recently I found out the problem. I am going to fix it once I am back home soon from college.
@@scotteberline5458 sliver part on side of valve cover should be shiny not covered with oil. If it is covered with oil. You should replace the valve cover before it gets worse. It is on both sides. If one is leaking. Replace both I would recommend
I’m a e46 owner, and My mom brought a g35 for the family car. Now my e46 on jack stands imma have to do more research for g35. Just got a check engine light outta no where today. Im assuming it’s the cam and crank sensors. Until I get it scanned later today.
My radio does what it wants, keep blowing expensive headlight amd the car loses power while driving, it's currently sitting on the side of the turnpike
Yep, my 06 G35 sedan 5AT non-revup has had most of these problems. Luckily, I have not had any issues with the door lock actuators or window motors. My G35 still somehow has the plastic bleeder valve and I'm at 161k miles. I will eventually replace it for peace of mind lol. My gas gauge is slightly inaccurate, but may have been fixed with some iso-heet water remover/fuel system cleaner.
My gas gauge is slightly wack, I have the 06 g35 sedan automatic version and it won’t switch into the manual mode, my seats don’t move because the seat Motors are messed up I think and my sun roof won’t close either lmao I hate this car
@@luizferreira5207 Those all sound like electrical issues. I'm not very knowledgeable on electrical stuff. You should be able to close the sunroof manually, but I would look up a video on this just to be sure. Best of luck to you
I need your expertise when I start up my 2004 infinity G35 Sedan cold start it rattles almost sounds like there's no Oil it only does it on cold starts
That’s something after I uploaded the video I realized I should’ve talked about!! The most common cause of this rattle is the primary timing chain tensioner. What it does is after you turn the car off it bleeds down instead of holding pressure. So when you start the engine, the tensioner is not primed and is allowing the chain to rattle. But it only takes a second or so for it to prime. That is why you are getting the rattling when starting when cold.
How much oil does it burn and how much oil should i add ? Ive been trying to find out cause i own one. The dip stick is a bitch to test with aswell lol
Try sanding the dipstick where the little low abs high is with 100 grit and it’ll help a ton with making it easier to read! From low to high on the dipstick is one quart, so if you’re halfway then add half a quart of oil :)
I’m looking to buy 2007 q35 seller says it won’t go pass 20 mph done what it could be? I’m going to look at tomorrow morning. Thanks in advance my first Infiniti excited
just bought an 03 sedan with an 06 motor in it! it needs a new engine room harness bc of a bit of a long story, but already has some work done on it! super excited to get it road legal
My 2004 infiniti i35 has a whining sound when I driving it in the first 15-20 minutes. Engine light P0011/0021. Replaced vvt solenoid oil valves already. Light still on after 750 miles. Idling is steady, no overheating but long trip on highway (150-250 miles) will eat up 1/5th quart of oil. HELP !
Hey I own a 2003 g35 coupe currently having an issue with popping sound from exhaust car is nowhere near as loud as it was I miss the loud thing so much plus starting to backfire only rarely ok so other than the popping not as loud and loss of power issue I unplugged my maf plugged it back in engine lights on though is running a lot smoother barely makes the popping sound but still bit quiet and not as much power please help lol
I have a fuel gage problem rn doesn’t read it properly, someone told me fuel injector cleaner could work but it didn’t. What exactly would I need to clean or check?
It is a two part design so you replace the part that is mest up or both parts. I hate that too so that’s why I upgraded to the 370 axles and wheel bearings where they’re a one piece complete instead of 2 piece
@@JoeVazquez Thanks..! I'm going to look into that now but I got a AWD G35X Will they have that piece or can you lead me to a good after market source..? Plus I appreciate you taking the time to respond..!
BONUS PROBLEM: G35 Coupe doors won’t stay open and they can damage your shins. 😂
Hahaha YES!! You develop some strong shins real quick 😂
True that 😅
DUDE! My shines are all bruised and bumpy from having this happen every day 😭😭
Duuuudeee lmfaoooo for real
2 doors less whores
I've had my 2007 G35 coupe 6mt since 2012. The car is a beauty. Its been so reliable for me all these years. The passenger seat is not ripped in that usual place due to the fact that I keep it moisturized with leather cleaner/conditioner all the time. I have 192,000 miles on it now and the only thing that I had to do was change 2 oxygen sensors out of the 4, replace the radiator(Mishimoto aluminum with Silicon Hoses) which went out at around 150,000 and replaced the clutch(Exidy Stage 2) Other than that, no other problems. Windows motors work perfectly. It was burning oil though at around 1 quart per 1000 miles. To remedy the oil burning problem, I just switched to 10W40 synthetic blend from 5W30 full synthetic. Seems to have fixed the problem so far. Just had coils changed yesterday(Hitachi) and NGK Laser Iridium plugs. Was going to sale car for and electric vehicle, but now it is so sweet that I'm going to keep it for another year or 2
That is awesome! Reaching almost 200k and it’s running like a champ means you’ve kept up on maintenance, hell yeah!
Hey brotha I'm burning oil in mine too around the same amount 1Quart per 1k miles. Did switching oil cause any problems with time? Did it do anything to the performance long term?
@@eduardotrejo1445 So far, So good. Switching to 10/30 stopped the oil consumption and made the car seem a bit smoother. Its been roughly 2000 miles now on 10/30 and only lost about 1/2 quart. So this worked for me. Only drawback is that now my car has lost a few miles per gallon. Before, I would average 200 miles per 1/2 tank of gas. Now, I average 175 per half tank.
i have an 07 g35 coupe with auto transmission. About to hit 280k miles now. I relate with all these issues and the car itself is falling apart. The transmission and engine is good so that's why it's still my daily
06 coupe AT as well, 230k here! Engine & transmission just won’t die lol only had electric issues like the windows and the the fuel gauge always saying it’s full, it’s apparently the cluster according to a local shop
@@SuperHawkVTR Yea I just had the same problem. I believe it's the cluster and I will find out in the next 2-3 days. They are done "fixing" the cluster, I just need to verify that everything is okay now.
Recently like 3 days ago , was gonna get tuned and I was leaking oil like crazy by my valve covers and as the tuner was doing a pull my car caught fire . Luckily it didn’t blow up as it was next to the fuel system . But I ordered 650$ worth of maintenance stuff (new valve covers , rear main seal , gallery gaskets , and new water pump ) ||i do recommend changing out the gallery gaskets as soon as possible || getting it all repaired this week . And hitting the tune shop 2 weeks from now . Good video ! Keep up the work!
That’s my worst nightmare!! Maintenance is definitely a big one once going performance route foresure! Keep me posted on how it goes 🙏
Hey man just wondering how many miles did you have on your car when it was leaking and you wanted the tune?
it’s recommended to change all that beforehand so the tune doesn’t mess with the engine basically add on all the aftermarket parts you want first then tune it.
The Camshaft sensor problem is common even in Altimas and Maximas.
I washed my Altima's engine bay with Foam soap and spray water without pressure then codes P0011 and P0021 came on, the car was in limping mode 😭😭😭💀
I’ve got a few problems with mine like a few electrical things but most of my electrics were caused by a bad battery that burnt one of my fuses I used the spare that comes with the car to replace it and now all my cabin lights turn on and my drivers sides seat moves forward too a lot of my more serious problems are normal for the car when lack of maintenance comes to play like my fuel gauge reader is dirty and I gotta reseal my sunroof but my more serious problems are replacing my clock springs, aligning the steering wheel, and my crankshaft and camshaft sensors going out
I swapped my motor had so many problems with it. Rear main seal, oil pan, valve covers, spark plugs with oil, o ring leaking, blown catalytic converters, and blown engine eventually with lots of smoke coming out.
So far car is smooth and new now
That’s all pretty much normal wear and tear honestly, not the smoke part haha but I’m glad all is good now man! 🙏
@@JoeVazquez yeah also my belts where all ripped up. I’m going to try adding a oil catch can and all the stuff you mentioned so I have this new motor last me 10 years atleast if possible. Only has 39k miles. Yeah all normal wear and tear but the price to fix my gosh it was $1300 alone to fix rear main seal so I swapped the motor and they did all of that together haha
Hitachi is OEM Nissan/Infiniti on the cam and crank sensors. That's what you wanna buy if you're on the market.
Good points on the catch can, valve covers, & fuel gauge issue.
Correct! I don’t believe I’ve seen hitachi branded ones that are metal like the ones Infiniti/Nissan sell, just plastic ones. But in a tight budget the plastic hitachis are same as the old plastic oems!
So what will happen if you use ebay brands unknown cause I've used it on Nissan it's ok but don't know about infinity
Ebay brands are a hit or miss to be honest with you, it can last you 2 days, or last you a long time. In my opinion though, I wouldn’t want to find out when I’m out in the road that it stopped working.
I just picked up an '04 G35, wish I had seen your vid before I bought it - 'but' I'm lucky mine is in good shape so far but now I know what to look for :) Thanks!
I have all of these problems, thats why it has been parked for a couple of years, but thanks to high gas prices and your videos I am determined to get it out of the garage and start driving it again.
Hahaha thanks to high gas prices? Do you drive a v8 right now?
you will be glad you did ... I fixed all my issues and forgot how much I loved driving my car. YEar may not be that fast .. maybe be getting older but it is always there
2005 G35 Sedan 100K Miles
Found one of the spark plugs was filled with oil so went ahead and fixed that as well as replaced all spark plugs and coil packs. Drove great for a week until the same exact symptoms started to show again except no leaks this time. Rough starts, idle shakes, and hesitation plus loss of power. There is a coolant leak, and sometimes there is a smell of fuel when starting the car. Engine light will periodically come on. Still getting a random engine misfire code as well as Fuel system Lean B1 and B2. Says I should replace the VVT solenoids. Car drives great once it gets started, but always have felt like it never has had the full power it should. Bought the car a little over a month ago
Throttle position sensor possibly?
Definitely need to replace my valve covers. Last time i changed the spark plugs like 3 months ago there was oil in 2. Which by the way is a pretty tideous job. But i do get that burnt oil smell in the car so I'm guessing it's time to replace them valve covers. But yeah pretty much everything is spot on. Window motors went out so i replaced those. Crankshaft sensor went out so i replaced it. I did get it from advanced auto parts but it was the Hitachi one and so far no problem. There was one more thing on the oil pressure gauge not reading. I changed the oil pressure sensor and works great now.
Continuously teaching me about my G. Most watchable YT on this subject, keep it up!
I appreciate it man! 🙏
*TIP* invest in OEM Fender Liners, undercarriage Covers/Undershroud etc protect your car from rain rust dirt etc.. every time I’ve worked in suspension it’s a nightmare because of seizure bolts or rusty bolts. Will save you a headache, had to literally cut the old suspension to install my coilovers, I do live in Tennessee so getting rain here and there is not rare.
Engine mounts, o2 sensor, gas gauge, gas consumption, oil consumption, creaking from rear speaker deck, creaking in the cabin, faulty door actuator, window motors, crappy audio system, etc 😭 still love it
Haha ahhh yes, the small daily annoyances that they have, how could I forget 😭🙏
The creaking means it was once in a pretty substantial crash. Mine was silent until a bitch slammed into it parked while I was in school
I replaced the sensor on the front passenger wheel, brake sensor, I believe. The "slip" light still comes on. You have to turn the wheel to the right for the light to come on. If you just take off like that, a few meters away, that wheel will lock on you. There seems to be a lot of electrical issues with them cars. But I still like th G.
The problem with the valve cover gaskets, isn't actually the gaskets themselves. The plastic valve covers from stock, at least from the vq35de lose much of their functionality through heating up, cooling down. It's plastic. Ffs. After market aluminum valve covers are around 200 bucks, and usually come with gaskets. For the spark plugs too. But, good vid though for real.
SIKKY sells an aluminum diff bushing that you can fix once and never have to worry about again. Did mine years ago and it's still going strong.
I went with Whiteline in the diff and the front lower control arms. Would recommend.
Ive got a few 35's , 04coupe,05 sedan, 08 sedan and 09 g37. They are great cars but my rule of thumb is "if you pound the shet your gonna have to fix it" Lol. The main problems Ive had are the pedal position throwing a code and then limp mode usually just cleared the code, oil filter o-ring leaked, front links to the stabilizer bar would rattle real loud. thanks for showing some of the other things to watch out for
I completely forgot about the throttle position sensor, definitely a common one aswell, you feel loss of power with that one!! O ring one is common aswell, and end links were later revised in the later model years since they were notorious for failing prematurely!
Thanks for your insight, those are just as important aswell!!
Have two Infinitis a HR and DE and had too replace valve covers on both. Yea that coolant bleeder port bursted on me after I got my water pump fixed on my HR 😂. I replaced mine with a medal one too.
I would say the battery terminals on these cars have issues. Id recommend a battery tie down ro support and secure the battery. Btw congrats on the 5k damn your channel has blown up since I first subscribed
I appreciate it bro thank you for the support! 🙏❤️
So will that keep the positive battery fusable link from blowing? Mine keeps blowing :(
You have a short! Best way is to find the short and address the actual issue! DO NOT USE A BIGGER AMP FUSE!!!
I straight up had all these problems on my G hahah still love the car tho. Keep up the great content
Haha if only I made the video sooner, but thank you for watching, I appreciate you! ❤️
Literally me too
Bug spray on the headlights with a rough towel will take away the yellowness
Thank you. Front seat bottoms and no easy or reasonable fixes. 2006 sedan.
The high flow point value will go out!! Replace ASAP!!
I also have a 2004, since ownership (bought with 50k, now has 100k) ive run into; passenger cam sensor took a dump, thermostat took a dump causing the fans to run at 100% all the time, passenger door lock actuator JUST went out. I fixed all issues myself using genuine nissan parts, except for door lock actuator as it JUST happened. not too bad for an 18 year old car
I feel you, I’m super anal about my car that I change a lot of things that I know are weak points so I don’t have to worry about it anymore! Genuine for a lot of parts is a must but there’s components where you can save TONS of money and are even better than oem!
I had most of these issues lol and with the gas fuel gauge not working I cleaned it it worked great after
Haha once you address all the issues you really do have a reliable car! Yeah cleaning it seems to do the trick for the most part :)
What did you clean exactly?
@@DarkMan2555 I removed my fuel pump once you have it out you’ll be able to see what I’m talking about. Search up how to fix my fuel gauge reading on a g35 and there’s plenty of videos explaining how to clean it use a q tip
@@gerodriguez1993 Thanks dude. I'll watch a video or two and take a look at it when I get a chance 👍
@@DarkMan2555 from what i was reading there is a blue o ring around those fuel leveling sensors so be aware of those
if your fuel gauge is messed it might be a battery issue. Not getting enough power to the fuel gauge. either clean the battery or replace it, and if its still happening then you should consider replacing the fuel sensor or fixing the voltage issue
Testing the battery periodically should be something people do so you don’t get a surprise later down the road, as for fuel gauge issue, there’s plenty of things that it could be, contacts on the float get dirty and can be a simple wipe, could just be a faulty unit at that point that worn out, can also be a cluster issue, wiring, etc. Diagnosis is key so you don’t go down the rabbit hole of spending money to not fix the problem!
There is a TON of value in this video. Thanks sir. Helped me out.
Door locks✅, fuel gauge✅, head gasket✅, oil consumption✅, window motor✅ all issues I’ve had or currently have lol I’ve owned my 05 G35 for almost 10 years gave me almost no issues up until recently but it’s a old car only getting older loved it but it’s time to move on I got a kid now my time with the G is up getting her ready to be sold soon going to miss it so much lowkey having selling remorse but it’ll be next door lol so I’ll still see it everyday 😅 good and bad thing
Have had my ‘03 sport coupe for 3 months and only issue I’ve had was throttle position sensor code issue and mofo would go into limp mode Changed throttle body and after replacing terminals haven’t had the issues for over 2k miles. Oil consumes crazy. Changed plugs and one of the cylinder had oil in it, hopefully it’s just gasket and not a ring..
What is limp mode?
@@CHRIS56585 basically car goes into a safety mode and you can’t go past a certain speed
But it goes away after a couple minutes but usually returns. It’s awful
@@DankGearFit damn mines having a problem where the idle will sit at 650- 700rpm normal and then start bouncing and it just turns off on me sometimes
All valid points, you pretty much nailed all the common problems. Nice microphone BTW
Appreciate it bro, and I was basically eating the mic when I was recording by how close it was 😭😂
Welcome back bro , watching from Las Vegas
On my 04 G35X I went through wheel bearings constantly, had to replace 2 flex pipes, my all wheel drive shaft the bearings went, i ended up getting a 2011 Infinity G37X, at 150 i had wheel bearings replaced under extended warranty, gas tank sensor and flushed out my AC and recharged it, no cost.
Dam that’s crazy but awesome you didn’t pay a dime or do the work! I have heard that they’ll chew through wheel bearings and axles fast with alot of the autoparts store brands!
@@JoeVazquez I finance my car and they gave me a supreme extended warranty and it only cost a $1000 I had close to $8000 worth of work done off the warranty, you could take your vehicle anywhere in the country for repairs, i took it to the Infinity Dealership for every repair, i only paid $300 for eight grand in repairs, it also included free towing each time,
I replaced my window motor once for the driver side, then the passenger side gave out and I couldn’t roll my window, then 6 months later the motor worked again lol, then a few weeks later it stopped working, then it later on AGAIN started working and it’s been working for 5 months now this car is crazy bro.
good vid bro they are good cars if you take care of them and install oem or better stuff. also cleaning your grounds (there one next to the intake, one under the coolant tank, and two in front of the timing cover.) will help alot
Definitely a good tip! I installed two extra grounds!
You forgot how the oem stereo goes out
You’re actually right holy shit! That’s why I swapped in an aftermarket one!
G35 trunk actuator wire breaking and also window rolling itself down a few inches problem.
Just bought an 05 . Thank you brother for the heads up
Hold upppppp??? Oil consumption?? Does this applies to the 2008 g35 sedan ????
Bonus problem radio & bearings
I feel loss of power in my 2004 Infiniti g35 coupe de motor
Wheels lock up and VDC and slip light comes on after driving and then they free up
Throttle bodies need cleaned & window actuators
Hey man I just kinda stumbled upon your video, and honestly it really helped me out a lot. I’m about to go get an 04 g35 auto bone stock. And I didn’t know what to look for on it and now I do 😅 appreciate the help man, and keep the videos up I’ll definitely be watching all your videos of the g the next couple days lol
How was your experience with it trying too get one before the year ends
I've had mine for about a year driven it everyday, only issue I've had is oil consumption 1quart every 1200 miles and my radiator blew but still going strong at 215,000 miles
I fixed mine using the GR one,
My parents make is seem like this car while break down every two weeks they keep thinking that this car is very bad
October 2023.
2008 G35x sedan. 156k
Wife's car (she's the third owner).
1. Cluster gauge. She herself has this issue, knows that once she cross 300 miles, it's time to refuel. The most she drove it before filling up was 350, and she said that she was worried she wouldn't make it to a gas station.
Also, she performed her own tank valve replacements (both back passenger seats), and one of the G35/37 mod forums mentioned there's a place (can't remember which state it's located) that will refurbish your cluster gauge. It'll be the only way to repair it.
2. Yellowing headlights. Try finding '08 G35x replacements that are in stock. Yeah. Fun for the whole family!
3. Coolant valve. Literally, this morning, purchased the Z1 aluminum replacement.
4. Does ANYONE know how to reset the maps (or update the maps, using Nissan and not Infiniti)? NOT using a DVD, but the flash drive? Previous owner's information (streets, maps, phone) is still there, and the HERE map she mailed off for was delivered as a DVD, and the dealership told her she needed a thumb-drive. Is there a Nissan alternative to use? Is it something WE can do without the dealership?
5. Wife still loves her CDs, but can only use in-dash. Does anyone repair (or clean, or reset) the 6-CD changer? It worked for six months after she bought, and hasn't worked since. Didn't know if this was an issue that people had, or people noticed. She brings it up from time to time, and is consistent about it, that I just remembered to mention it.
I sincerely appreciate your videos. As I drive a Tacoma, I don't usually pay attention to wife's car, unless, of course, there are issues.
The G35 I’m looking at has some of these problems.. lmao at least the gas gauge and window motors. Good video tho I suggest using a flashlight when u showing things under the car or tucked back in the bay… I couldn’t see shit 😂
you forgot to mention the trunk problem that it was designed too short and prone to get snap :D
You’re right, I found out about that one pretty recently!
Hence the oil consumption regarding my Miata was worse hahah. Mine has been reliable, one thing if your reading this and gong to buy one. Be ready to spend loads of money on these gas guzzling beasts. Other then that they have power and are a comfortable ride. Just installed a Z1 y pipe and ISR cat back! Good combo. Has the nice deep trumpet tone and sounds soft
Great video with a lot of good info good job. I have the old three G35 Infiniti. Just purchased it non-running. Turns out it tranks over but won't start check engine light does not come on at all plugged into OBD port and error comes on scanner. Also cranked it while watching RPM needle and needle does nothing.? I definitely need help on this issue if any thank you.
Crank/camshaft sensors will give you that exact scenario
Sorry for spam lol, also cleaned the fuel sensor unit and still gave me no luck on gas gauge. Tip:I know to fill up when the orange light indicates next to the gas gauge.
damn i wish i could do that i have to fill my tank every 200 miles cause i have no idea where my gas is :(
@@ItsTeeko_ do what?
@@DankGearFit using the orange indicating light, ya mine doesnt work :\ so i wish i could use that
@@ItsTeeko_ HAHHAH
Gotta love the G despite having its flaws 😅 good content bro 🤙🏽🤙🏽 keep ‘em coming
Haha seriously! Thanks for the support bro, means the world! 🙏❤️
Alway keep at least a half of tank full (gasoline) it will help the longevity of the fuel pump, sending unit, etc....
The fuel keeps it lubricated, and won't burn out
Good stuff as always
Joe how do i check my transmission
2005 g35 coupe cranking but won't start
I have my 2006 g35 coupe automatic for 2 years now. No major problems till recently. It has valve cover leak which has been going on for a while till recently I found out the problem. I am going to fix it once I am back home soon from college.
what are symptoms of a valve cover leak?
@@scotteberline5458 sliver part on side of valve cover should be shiny not covered with oil. If it is covered with oil. You should replace the valve cover before it gets worse. It is on both sides. If one is leaking. Replace both I would recommend
Transmission grinding and windows rolling down half way
I had window actuator or motor problem on the both doors regularly on my 04
Timing chain guide?
They are plastic, and make noise after awhile. Like a cinstsnt tick tick tick sound.
I’m smelling burnt oil but with visual inspection can’t spot oil on block or ground
I’m a e46 owner, and My mom brought a g35 for the family car. Now my e46 on jack stands imma have to do more research for g35. Just got a check engine light outta no where today. Im assuming it’s the cam and crank sensors. Until I get it scanned later today.
The security nats system.... and the crank sensor 😪
suprisingly i really dont waste a lot of oil >_< so far my only issue is the infamous gas gauge issue, clock spring, and my AT to M switch is broken
Yeah all of those are pretty common, I completely forgot about the at to m switch!
Fuel gage I got that problem
What about the belts seen a lot with those issues
That’s not really a problem, it’s just maintenance you do with every car aswell!
@@JoeVazquez yeah that’s true
But a lot of people tend to ignore them so definitely something worth mentioning !
My radio does what it wants, keep blowing expensive headlight amd the car loses power while driving, it's currently sitting on the side of the turnpike
Hey I have those head lights and I have a beam going straight up from both of them how do I fix this
Yep, my 06 G35 sedan 5AT non-revup has had most of these problems. Luckily, I have not had any issues with the door lock actuators or window motors. My G35 still somehow has the plastic bleeder valve and I'm at 161k miles. I will eventually replace it for peace of mind lol. My gas gauge is slightly inaccurate, but may have been fixed with some iso-heet water remover/fuel system cleaner.
That’s awesome that the cars running good! 🙏
My gas gauge is slightly wack, I have the 06 g35 sedan automatic version and it won’t switch into the manual mode, my seats don’t move because the seat Motors are messed up I think and my sun roof won’t close either lmao I hate this car
@@luizferreira5207 Those all sound like electrical issues. I'm not very knowledgeable on electrical stuff. You should be able to close the sunroof manually, but I would look up a video on this just to be sure. Best of luck to you
Front tire wear from negative camber .
joe might just convince me to get a g35 one day
Sheesh you’re not down hehe
My g35 2007 sedan keeps on bogging and stalling when it fully warm up and it idles high
Dshboard lights go off when headlights turned on in '04 G35 Coupe.. Where's the light control switch, please?
By the trunk button!! It’s a little rolling dial
My right wheel locks on me but when it says slip on dash
It’s good to go
I just replaced my vvt solenoid and my power steering pump
The actuators are going out on mine, so my aftermarket alarm honks at me right when I unlock my door
I need your expertise when I start up my 2004 infinity G35 Sedan cold start it rattles almost sounds like there's no Oil it only does it on cold starts
That’s something after I uploaded the video I realized I should’ve talked about!!
The most common cause of this rattle is the primary timing chain tensioner. What it does is after you turn the car off it bleeds down instead of holding pressure. So when you start the engine, the tensioner is not primed and is allowing the chain to rattle. But it only takes a second or so for it to prime. That is why you are getting the rattling when starting when cold.
How much oil does it burn and how much oil should i add ? Ive been trying to find out cause i own one. The dip stick is a bitch to test with aswell lol
Try sanding the dipstick where the little low abs high is with 100 grit and it’ll help a ton with making it easier to read! From low to high on the dipstick is one quart, so if you’re halfway then add half a quart of oil :)
Even sanding it didn’t help. It’s because there is a curve no matter how you pull it out it’s going push the oil off the dip stick
Works great for me!
right ... @@2ndhk552 I noticed that today...dip stick does not accurately tell oil. I had oil all the way up my dip stick lol
350z headlights also get all fogged up
I’m looking to buy 2007 q35 seller says it won’t go pass 20 mph done what it could be? I’m going to look at tomorrow morning. Thanks in advance my first Infiniti excited
We’re did u buy the bushings form
just bought an 03 sedan with an 06 motor in it! it needs a new engine room harness bc of a bit of a long story, but already has some work done on it! super excited to get it road legal
Hey how you doing just bought mines yesterday
07 Infiniti g35 coupe 100k 6 speed for $2450 no check engine light drives great
Yall have a answer to of why my infinity drivers sluggish some days & once in the blue faster other days.
My cats are bad to, the honey comb in the inside is broken lol ordered test pipes but was wondering if its something else
I just got my car Saturday nd the dude that I bought it from said that it’s makin a knockin noise so idk what is or anything like that
Cam sensors.
My 2004 infiniti i35 has a whining sound when I driving it in the first 15-20 minutes. Engine light P0011/0021. Replaced vvt solenoid oil valves already. Light still on after 750 miles. Idling is steady, no overheating but long trip on highway (150-250 miles) will eat up 1/5th quart of oil. HELP !
Hey I own a 2003 g35 coupe currently having an issue with popping sound from exhaust car is nowhere near as loud as it was I miss the loud thing so much plus starting to backfire only rarely ok so other than the popping not as loud and loss of power issue I unplugged my maf plugged it back in engine lights on though is running a lot smoother barely makes the popping sound but still bit quiet and not as much power please help lol
Man I wish I can just take my G to you so you can tell me what to do bc idk where to start💀
Message me on Instagram, I can help you out through there as much as I can haha @thejoevazquez
My 2003 g35 it cranks but won't start fans coming on alarm light stays on anyone with guide on this?
I have a fuel gage problem rn doesn’t read it properly, someone told me fuel injector cleaner could work but it didn’t. What exactly would I need to clean or check?
I smell gas in the cab and it's running like shit under 4 k rpms help
They don't sell the complete wheel-hub with assembly and wheel-bearing anywhere..! Why..? 2003-08
It is a two part design so you replace the part that is mest up or both parts. I hate that too so that’s why I upgraded to the 370 axles and wheel bearings where they’re a one piece complete instead of 2 piece
@@JoeVazquez Thanks..! I'm going to look into that now but I got a AWD G35X
Will they have that piece or can you lead me to a good after market source..? Plus I appreciate you taking the time to respond..!
Are these turbo or naturally aspirated.
Yeah
Anyone having trouble with tail light not turning on? I replaced the fuse twice but still nothing
I have a 350z and I had oil leak in to my spark plug but replaced the seal and it's been pretty, and my driver side window won't go down
Most likely the motor but could also be the switch!
Debating about trading my integra for a g35 rather a coupe
My G35 burns oil fast & throws out blue smoke randomly its a 03 😐
Same and I still drift my 6mt g35 revup daily 😂😂just check it everyday you’ll be good