The Average Guys Garage- How to change a thermmostat on a 2003 Infiniti G35

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  • @ProjectBiehlmeister
    @ProjectBiehlmeister 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    It's useful to mention that there is an air bleed valve near the passenger side firewall. It should be opened to remove air during coolant fill.

    • @edgarperez9874
      @edgarperez9874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you remove it if the valve was stripped

    • @popbang240sx9
      @popbang240sx9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edgarperez9874 vise grips or Chanel locking pliers

    • @chrisd5758
      @chrisd5758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edgarperez9874 i deleted it its a pain using it to bleed go to oreillys buy some 3/4 hose and a 3/4 adapter and delete the valve you can bleed it properly from the front. Mine broke and I wasn't waiting to order it. Deleted it and hasen't heated up since bleeding it right.

  • @SexyNubianBro
    @SexyNubianBro 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks that was awesome, I have a 2006 G35. Just left the shop was told my Thermostat was "sticking" they want $250 including parts and labor. After watching your video gonna take to the Fort Benning skill center and do it myself. Thanks again

  • @KennyInVegas
    @KennyInVegas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with a video. I have a 2004 G35 with 51000 miles on it and it overheated yesterday. Your video helped me a bunch I TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND EFFORT. Ken in Vegas

  • @andreokazaki14
    @andreokazaki14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! My Infinti overheated a couple of weeks ago so I parked it, and put off the thermostat replacement till yesterday. Your video was really helpful, and showed how is simple the job really is. My 2006 G35 no longer overheats! Your video is great. It would have been helpful to give the torque for the 3 bolts on the housing but it's easy to look up online.

  • @cbrock84
    @cbrock84 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the upload bro. I'll be doing this same exact job in the next few days. Really useful video for G35 owners.

  • @davidgonzalez121
    @davidgonzalez121 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks man it really helped me a lot and the best of all is that I didn't have to spend any money for something I can do myself.

  • @Aljafari1
    @Aljafari1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making my life easier. I had hard time to find the thermostat on my 2005 G35x until I watched ur video

  • @Roshaan37
    @Roshaan37 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. This was so helpful. Changed my thermostat with no issues. Saved a lot of time.

  • @patrickkennedy6258
    @patrickkennedy6258 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. Also, the Infiniti G35 shop manual (July 2005 revision) lists the torque spec for the thermostat assembly mounting bolts to be 8.4 - 10.8 N-m (75 - 95 inch-pounds).

  • @endiekittle6417
    @endiekittle6417 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had a handy bf to work on cars. I dont know much, but I have an interest in learning. thanks for the video.

  • @robert57097
    @robert57097 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, car is running a little hotter every day with no obvious leaks. Used the heater to cool it down which really sucks in south Florida.
    So I started to troubleshoot a little. After the engine cooled, I took off the radiator cap and accelerated the engine and the coolant shot up so I believe my pump is still good. Both fans turn on and speed up. So I think it's the thermostat.
    I purchased a new thermostat, housing and gasket. After watching this video, I'm going to swap them out.Now wish me luck!

    • @RevolutionRW3
      @RevolutionRW3 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Robert Salgado how did it go? facing same issue here

    • @bmwmantherock
      @bmwmantherock 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Robert Salgado same here. Curious to know how it went.

  • @BAD-SHEEP-INFLUENCERS
    @BAD-SHEEP-INFLUENCERS 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video. I ran into thermostat trouble yesterday and your video is very helpful.

  • @Wisdumbforall
    @Wisdumbforall 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro you saved me $400 thank you and keep the great videos coming.

  • @alnjr24
    @alnjr24 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Service manual states that housing bolts be torqued to (75-99) in-lbs.

  • @autograph415
    @autograph415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video Brody, I replaced my thermostat and radiator last week but believe they sent me a faulty thermo stat, but wasn't entirely sure if I needed to remove the fans just to get to the thermo, looks like a no, thanks big brodi

  • @marinaortiz8945
    @marinaortiz8945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video out of all the other ones thnx I’m on it tomorrow

  • @positivityplace
    @positivityplace 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful, did my 2006 G35 ….thanks

  • @tychotim
    @tychotim 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I'm thinking even my lame mechanic self can handle this repair.

  • @TheKarbej
    @TheKarbej 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ddemier thank you so much for posting your comment. I was replacing the radiator on a 04 g35 yesterday. After I was done the car was overheating and because

  • @duyh9377
    @duyh9377 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video thanx a lot, but i dont think u need to remove the bottom plastic sheild. Just take some rags and let it rest on the belts so that when coolant pours out it gets absorbed by the rags

  • @nateowen921
    @nateowen921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely needed that video thank you sir!

  • @angels1042
    @angels1042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hundreds of people are killed each year when cars/trucks come off the jack or the jack fails. :( Yes, please use jack stands before you get under the car.

  • @TheKarbej
    @TheKarbej 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of your comment I was able to solve the purge problem. Thanks

  • @911Estyle
    @911Estyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video my boy.

  • @whoisroman
    @whoisroman 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you bleed the cooling system.... I have the same car... and I can't find a bleeding plug. Plz help..

  • @Sgraham1010
    @Sgraham1010 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making this video! Very helpful!

  • @JoeWagz
    @JoeWagz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    did you use a gasket maker sealant? yes or no?... I am about to change my thermostat too...

    • @patlysobey1938
      @patlysobey1938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The gasket is a Fel-Pro 35622 and comes with red sealant built into it already. It was a special order item at O'Reillys.

  • @TheAverageGuysGarage
    @TheAverageGuysGarage  11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i didn't bleed the system but it is a good idea to do.

  • @jbaz964
    @jbaz964 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. But if you do this or anything that you need to drain coolant, you will have to burp the coolant system or you will have overheating and gurgling problems.

  • @kenzovintage8036
    @kenzovintage8036 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    By any chance did u get a p1217 code ?

  • @mameryjazz
    @mameryjazz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one question that was asked by 2 persons and was not answered is:
    what issue led you to change the thermostat? was your fan running all the time?
    hopefully, i get the answer.
    nice video by the way, I spent a whole lot of time on google image and was not finding anything.

    • @angelisone
      @angelisone 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Two problems with a defective thermostat, problem a driver point of view.
      * Temperature Gauge never reach to normal operation temperatures, under 11 - 16 minutes
      - takes long to get heat in the winter times.
      - top heater hose (top cooling hose) is warm after passed 25+ minutes.
      - place hand or touch quickly to see if hose is warm to hot (7 to 25 minutes).
      - an external laser temperature reading gun can be pointed at hose.
      - thermostat is stuck open.
      ** Temperature Gauge needle jump high very quick;y
      - engine gets hot very quickly (open up the hood)
      - fan comes on (if it is still working). Fan can also be defective by running all those time to cool the engine.
      - top heater hose is still cold or not even hot after 25+ minutes.
      - you can remove the radiator cap, start the car and observe the coolant from the radiator neck to see if coolant
      bubble/boiling up and out of the neck of the radiator.
      - thermostat is stuck in the closed positions.
      Both problems mean it need to be replaced.
      Very common problem with ATG/Bentley/Ferrari/Lambo.
      Because they are built and made to run, not sitting still in a traffic jams.

    • @leonewton383
      @leonewton383 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly, Needle jumps to hot when therm should open after about 10-15 min of idle, therm is stuck closed OR your G takes 10-15 min to get hot air out of the heater- therm is stuck open... stuck open is not nearly as risky as stuck closed...if your G(or any other auto) is stored for a while, Thermostats get sticky from corrosion and fail.

  • @tgoodm1
    @tgoodm1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on this.

  • @elieazar8142
    @elieazar8142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it ok to bypass the thermostat, i have mo more thermostat in my car i cancel it, i live in a place where always the temperature is high and we run ac all time

  • @peterr6214
    @peterr6214 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it the same for a 2005 350z? My car doesnt overheat but it feels hot and the fan comes on often..thx

  • @DanielMartinez-oe3ef
    @DanielMartinez-oe3ef 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the purpose of changing out your thermostat? I have a 2003 Infiniti g35 coupe and mine keeps overheating a lot do you recommend changing out the thermostat? Will that help?

  • @ddemier
    @ddemier 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just use caution when you open the cooling system up on these Infiniti G35's. Trying to get all the air out and purge/burp the system is more difficult than most cars. There is a purge/burp valve philips over by the battery compartment. Still could get bubble down in heater core like I did some how.

  • @sanchez779
    @sanchez779 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey ,,abel gonzalez yo tengo el mismo problema que tu tuviste mw pidrias decir que hiciste para resolver tu problema de over heating ,,,

  • @champdog69
    @champdog69 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to you; going to do this tomorrow. Thank's.

  • @zoloftian
    @zoloftian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "These bolts should be torqued to spec"
    Yeah but why would you not include said spec in your tutorial...

    • @bucklee436
      @bucklee436 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      because that's a known given.

    • @zoloftian
      @zoloftian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm pretty sure that the 7.5 foot pound torque spec is not common knowledge for people watching this video.

    • @ukdonie8474
      @ukdonie8474 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need to buy a torque wrench and tighten to 7.5?

    • @leonewton383
      @leonewton383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But did you see average guy check the torque?

    • @alnjr24
      @alnjr24 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello guys, the service Manual specifies to torque housing bolt to (75-99) in-lb.

  • @juice323blue4
    @juice323blue4 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hardest thing was taking off the hose I had to use 10 W 40 and a flat screwdriver to help pull off the hose.

    • @leonewton383
      @leonewton383 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try giving the hose a twist with channel locks once the hose clamp is pulled back...you will feel the seal break....

  • @يوسفالنصيري-ع6ح
    @يوسفالنصيري-ع6ح 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi freind..im from morocco.. I have a G35 2009 when its temperature goes up the engine turns off. If this problem can be solved..thank you very much

  • @jodielaprade8375
    @jodielaprade8375 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ya but what about bleeding the lines?

  • @TheChetoz95
    @TheChetoz95 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you make a video of how to replace your starter or where is your starter located plzz

    • @XtremReality
      @XtremReality 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheChetoz95 A little late, but the starter is located on the lower passenger side of engine. You can spot it above the tie rod next to the wheel.

  • @jrram2166
    @jrram2166 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    was Ur car over heating

  • @TheAverageGuysGarage
    @TheAverageGuysGarage  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea the stealership will get you. I have had the lights wet sanded and polished it just eventually comes back. the way I new the thermostat was bad, was because the car was over heating and there were no coolant leaks.

  • @duyh9377
    @duyh9377 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing this

  • @TheAverageGuysGarage
    @TheAverageGuysGarage  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your welcome, I'm glad this video has helped you guys out.

  • @m3ntalcas3
    @m3ntalcas3 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    why did you need to change the t-stat???

  • @darienlwhite
    @darienlwhite 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks extremely helpful.

  • @Zeppelinlv2007
    @Zeppelinlv2007 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. By the way, polish those headlamps, makes the car look old. :/

  • @eliseov3159
    @eliseov3159 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question my g35 was overheating so I changed the radiator and the thermostat and its still overheating. The heater isn't working for some reason either any idea what it might be?

    • @faustoa5444
      @faustoa5444 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eli Valenciana Make sure you bleed the coolant system of air, if not your car will still overheat and the heater will blow cold air during idle

  • @bucklee436
    @bucklee436 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you change water pump in 2005 g35X???

    • @zoloftian
      @zoloftian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      oh that's a known given isnt it

    • @cmoreno4660
      @cmoreno4660 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha

    • @MyAssassin36
      @MyAssassin36 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joseph Matterson LMaO 😂

  • @Shefster01
    @Shefster01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to change the water pump on this car

  • @magiccitygamer
    @magiccitygamer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey dude i have an issue with my 2009 g37 it does not cool while stoped or idle once you drive it cools i changed the compresor changed the ac high presure switch with the conector and im still haveing the same issue.

  • @FirstChoiceG_B
    @FirstChoiceG_B 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    My car it's overheating change the radiator and the thermostat and still over heating but only while it's runny do you know why ?

    • @YearRoundFails
      @YearRoundFails 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably your water pump. I'd take a look at that. Possible that the impeller is chewed up and not flowing enough coolant through the engine.

  • @svendjorgensen7201
    @svendjorgensen7201 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use that air bleed valve and top off the coolant!

  • @Utewber
    @Utewber 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an 04 g35 sedan. I bought a battery back in february of this year and I didnt start the car often therefore the battery went completely dead. I tried jumping it a few weeks ago and it would crank but wouldnt turn over. I took it to the shop to get tested and it was dead. They charged it for me as well. I then tried installing it in my car and got spark from both terminals but the car has absolutely NO power. None of the electronics went on, neither did the alarm. Please help.

  • @beavex1977
    @beavex1977 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you U did help me today

  • @mrbarberosalsero
    @mrbarberosalsero 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have 350Z 2003 need a video or some help with changing passenger side engine head has a little lifter noise !! any one with advice ?or i need to change the hole head ??

    • @alopez9162
      @alopez9162 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      mrbarberosalsero why not just adjust valves and lifters?

  • @kassiepharr7316
    @kassiepharr7316 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What symptoms led you to replace the thermostat?

    • @pimpownzu
      @pimpownzu 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly!
      But to give him benefit of the doubt, his car was 11 yrs old, so I'd imagine he'd probably just want to have it done as a preventative.
      Who knows, or maybe he just want to change the thermostats for the sake of having a "changing the themostat" video. LOL

    • @BEC00LY0LANDA
      @BEC00LY0LANDA 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I owned a Nissan V35 same car without the Infiniti rebadge and right hand drive. The VQ35DE is an engine notorious for over heating with little effort. Most times it will over heat after free way driving then you hit a traffic jam and it will overheat within 2 minutes from slow moving traffic. Most people think its a thermostat problem but the whole cooling system from stock is pretty shot. I changed out my thermostat for the nismo one which opens up at a lower temperature and changed all my plumbing to mishimoto and put in a mishimoto radiator with dual fans. I personally believe that the stock fans aren't enough to pull sufficient air through the radiator during low speeds or stand stills after longer periods of driving.
      If your trying to diagnose a thermostat problem yourself the car temperature will generally do two things. 1.) it will heat up from start and keep heating up past the optimum water temperature till boil over. 2.) the thermostat will randomly close during normal driving and your car will boil over even if the radiator is receiving sufficient airflow.

    • @ahhamoment4473
      @ahhamoment4473 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kassie Pharr my g35 was over heating ... everything looked to be working fine but over heating ...i changed my thermostat my self thanks to the vid and stop over heating

  • @user-wd1lg4dh4c
    @user-wd1lg4dh4c 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im guessing you dont have coolant in your car right?

  • @juice323blue4
    @juice323blue4 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    People always do distract you when you do something very important.

  • @tonymartinez1867
    @tonymartinez1867 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    good info.. dealer wants $250.00 to change and replace coolant...

  • @SynysterVengeanceRev
    @SynysterVengeanceRev 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    same process for my 350?

  • @superpoacher6711
    @superpoacher6711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said nothing about installing a new gasket on a thermostat housing

  • @lifeuslj998
    @lifeuslj998 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    torque specs?

  • @sth801lifestyle
    @sth801lifestyle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn looks waay easy!

  • @joep6588
    @joep6588 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man.

  • @txcyko
    @txcyko 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aren't you supposed to make sure u get the air out of the system?

  • @micro61micro
    @micro61micro 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    u had n air ratchet but didn't used it y

  • @Zeppelinlv2007
    @Zeppelinlv2007 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh I forgot to ask, how did you know the thermostat was bad?

  • @yoendrislima2963
    @yoendrislima2963 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tengo un auto de estos y no me arranca por que sera

  • @504sexyslim
    @504sexyslim 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u!!!!!!

  • @WhoisPosh
    @WhoisPosh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do yall hear that beat tho

  • @obscurevisuals
    @obscurevisuals 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A human torque wrench lol

  • @LazyTurtleDK1
    @LazyTurtleDK1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lmao people can be so annoying.