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#1022 of 1177 Re: Steering wheel adjustment noise [shmang] by james27 Jan 16, 2009 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: shmang (Jan 16, 2009 2:48 pm) I've been told that the reinforcing fibers inside the belt end up getting brittle as they age (fatigue from being flexed), and the belt can break with no obvious wear...so, follow the suggested time frame for replacment, regardless of what they look like.
#1023 of 1177 Re: Steering wheel adjustment noise [tmartin63] by shmang Jan 16, 2009 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: tmartin63 (Jan 16, 2009 3:56 pm) Wow, that is strange. I had Nissan and Honda before and their belts do not need to be replaced until 105K (and Infiniti share parts with Nissan). As a matter of fact, I have a 10 years old Honda that the driving belts has never been replaced. Although there are a few cracks on the inside, they works fine. I do the same type of driving and keep all my cars in garage. So, I guess it is either Infiniti use inferior belts or the stealership is trying to make some profit out of us.
#1024 of 1177 Re: Steering wheel adjustment noise [shmang] by osbornkg Jan 17, 2009 (9:53 am)
Replying to: shmang (Jan 16, 2009 2:48 pm) Speaking for myself, I will not do any major preventive maintenance until our 2007/M35 has between 50k-60k miles on it other then oil/filter and air cleaner. This has always been my practice since we started with Japanese cars some 30 years ago. Replies to this message: shmang (Jan 18, 2009 9:37 am) ghstudio (Jan 18, 2009 11:23 am)
#1025 of 1177 Re: Steering wheel adjustment noise [osbornkg] by shmang Jan 18, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: osbornkg (Jan 17, 2009 9:53 am) I agree with you. I normally just do the oil/filter and air filter until about 45K, then I replace coolant and brake fluid. By about 60K, have the tranny fluid, power steering fluid changed.   Granted I do not keep cars as long (used to keep them for 10-12 years), but I have never need to replace the driving belts before 90K miles on Japanese cars. So, this seems fishy to me. I will have to look at the belts Monday to see what is going on. Replies to this message: ghstudio (Jan 18, 2009 11:23 am)
#1026 of 1177 Re: Steering wheel adjustment noise [shmang] by ghstudio Jan 18, 2009 (11:23 am)
Replying to: shmang (Jan 18, 2009 9:37 am) I agree with the other posters...check the serpantine belt and if it's not worn, it's more than likely OK. Also, if it does break, you won't hurt the engine (assuming you turn the car off before it overheats)...it will just be awkward explaining to the "meaningful other" why you didn't replace it as you are waiting for the flatbed tow truck.   Don't use the belt spray...it's a temporary fix, at best. If you can't tighten the belts and get rid of fan belt noise, replace the belt.   The only belt I change religiously when it's recommended is the timing belt. If that goes and you have an "interference" engine your engine will be destroyed. I don't know if the M35 or M45 are "interference" engines.
#1027 of 1177 Front window seal by c5_4fun Jan 18, 2009 (11:42 am)
At the top of the front window where it meets the roof I have a black rubber seal that runs all the way across the front of the car. I noticed a big section of it is flush with the top of the window and the roof while other sections are pushed in and not flush where the window meets the roofline.The dealer said its normal, but I'm wondering where the water goes at the spots where the rubber is pushed down in the opening. Anyone else have this issue and more importantly, any problems with water leaks?
#1028 of 1177 Window seal by shmang Jan 23, 2009 (5:59 pm)
If you are talking about the M, then, no, it should not be pushed in. Mine is flushed all the way.   What year and model is yours? Replies to this message: c5_4fun (Jan 23, 2009 6:33 pm) shmang (Jan 23, 2009 6:46 pm)
#1029 of 1177 Re: Window seal [shmang] by c5_4fun Jan 23, 2009 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: shmang (Jan 23, 2009 5:59 pm) thanks. It's a 2006 M35x. I was going to walk a dealer lot and look at a few others as the dealer noted on my repair note that it was a "normal condition". Replies to this message: shmang (Jan 23, 2009 6:46 pm)
#1030 of 1177 Re: Window seal [c5_4fun] by shmang Jan 23, 2009 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: c5_4fun (Jan 23, 2009 6:33 pm) I see. Mine is 2006 as well (M45 though, but oth.er than the engine, it should be the same). So, it is definitely not normal. Have it checked out while it is still under warranty.
#1031 of 1177 CD player by shmang Jan 26, 2009 (12:51 pm)
Well, the other day, my wife bought me a few music CDs and I like them, so I thought I will put them in the CD player (6 CD changer with MP3). But, the strange thing is: some of them will not play and show a message: "Track information not available" while the others plays just fine.   I thought it might be the slot, so I swapped them and didn't make any difference. The ones works still works and the ones doesn't doesn't. I can play ALL of them in my regular CD player at home, so all CDs are good CD.   So, is there any trick that I am not aware or is there a work around?

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