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Could someone recommend what I should have it checked for and what maintenance I should have done to it? Should I go to a Nissan/Infiniti dealer for a 'tune-up'? I just want to be as prepared as possible for what they'll suggest and whether I should believe them.
I would appreciate the help. Thanks!
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/vehicle.do
Steve, Host
In the middle of conversation, I tried it again and the car started. I have no idea why. It never had any problem after that...
Lots of folks turn the key on to start and wait 5 or 10 seconds for the fuel system to pressurize before cranking and that seems to help starting sometimes.
I suppose some condensation may have frozen in your gas line too.
More importantly, how was the snow?
Steve, Host
I went to Mt. Rose. Saturday was very good. Enough snow for skiing. No wind. Sunday was bad. Too strong wind that some lifts were closed.
stock chrome wheels, etc. I've had it for exactly 1 week. This week has been
really rainy here in New England and every morning when I start it up, it makes
a squeeky sound under the hood, sounds like some type of belt of something. Is
this something common? I'm hoping it's minor and I can just have one of my
buddies take care of it, but if it's something I need to go back to the dealer
for than I would like to know asap. The dealer is over an hour away and is a
really boring drive. Anyone have any experience with this problem? Does a belt
need tightening or something, is it something I can do myself?
Checked carfax report and says that it still has about 1800 miles left on the basic warranty, how do i go about putting this to use, i know its up for a little tune up, please help?
:shades:
nikos
Even going with 20's is messing with your ride quality and functionality. The taller the rim, the shorter the sidewall has to be. Every inch multiplies the inpact on your suspension. It can only take so much before it transfers the impact to the rest of your vehicle. If you have unlimited resources to repair the vehicle, then either will work. Otherwise stick to 18s. Also, if you intend to use the 4X4 in snow or anything, you won't get anything quality with traction beyond 18s. Of course you could have 2 sets of wheels/tires. One for summer and the other for winter/mudding.
Thanks for all of the info in the forum.
Thanks for the advice
Problem. Sales person at Circuit city told me that the speakers in my Q are 2 ohm and that the normal for most systems is 4 ohm. If I were to upgrade to a newer player, I will have to change out all of the speakers. That will add about $350 to the price plus the cost of the new player.
Anyone have any knowledge in this area???
Thanks.
Any advice on the Infinity Extended warranty?...and the price?
Any over all info about the 2003 and your used purchasing experience helpful
Thanks,
Lance
Appraise a used car before you buy.
Extended Warranties
And welcome!
Steve, Host
Thanks
couldn't find any info on the owner's manual, anyone have this problem?
thanks.
So you may want to try disconnecting the power for about 30 minutes so the system will reset.
When I think about all the things that could be wrong, I have to give credit to Infiniti for manufacturing a trouble-free vehicle that's now three years old.
Steve, Host
Also, you might also try the Pathfinder forum, as it gets a lot more traffic, and would have the same mechanical issues.
Good luck,
Stan
My wife loves it and other than having the radio replaced for free because the CD started to skip very bad, its been a great vehicle. The car is still under the Infiniti warranty for another 12 months and I will be purchasing an extended warranty. She wants to keep it so it will be worth the payment for the warranty.
The QX4 is a great vehicle!
My friend's Pathfinder has no truble too. He bought extended warranty but felt like a total waste. I didn't, as I know it'll be a waste (statistically).
I took the car to my trusted mechanic, who finds the problem is that it ran out of coolant just as I suspected. As a matter of fact, as soon as I saw the steam coming I stopped the car, and after an hour, opened the radiator cap and the reservoir to check the coolant level. I even walked to the nearest parts store and bought the coolant, but was not sure if adding it myself without verifying with Road side assistance ( whose consultants were not available on Sat) consultant, if Prestone coolant was OK to use. In short, my mechanic says after filling the coolant, the light went off and he says the car is running without any other problems, however he wants to do more checking on the electronics, wires etc. I will keep you posted how it goes. Many thanks. To hosts - this forum is very useful.
From OBD II diagnostics, they found Engine coolant over temperature condition (P0217 ). In addition, coolant was leaking from the radiator (top). Went ahead and replaced radiator, coolant as major, and had the wires running beneath the car were all checked. Cost was close to 800 including towing expenses.
WHAT CAN I DO TO BETTER THE GASMILAGE? ANY SUGGESTIONS?
HERE IN NJ GAS (97 suggested octane in owners manual is PLUS HERE IN NJ AT $2.98 A GALLON)kinda killin me at the pump. WHAT GRADE IS EVERYBODY ELCE USING?
DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING ADDITIONAL I SHOULD DO FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTANCE? I CONSIDERED BUYING THE WARRANTY (THAT EXCLUDES STANDARD MAINT THINGS LIKE BRAKES ETC.) BUT THATS 1600. BUCKS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5 YEAR /100,000. MILES (I DO INTEND ON HAVING IT THAT LONG)
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