Just was looking for some input on when i should change out the timing belt on my G35. I am approaching 100k miles, probably in the next month or so. I haven't looked n my manual but i will soon.

 

its a chain not a belt .. so you service it when it breaks and your motor blows

but if your talking about drive/ac/alternator belts .. just look at them, if they are cracking replace them .. i do mine every 15k cracks or no cracks

 

I meant timing chain.

 

...a timing chain is never changed

 

^lies.

It's changed if someone steals yours.

 

I herd down in da souf people wear em on day nekz

 

and hang V8ts off of them as a lucky charm

 

Lol. Common mistake, lots of people ask for quotes on timing belt replacement not knowing they have chains. Take it easy on him.

 

Then you won't mind our asking, "How much did you charge them to replace the non existent timing belt?" What you have there is 100% profit $300 to $600 for doing nothing....
Gary

 

i haven't had anyone do anything. I was just trying to figure out what major maintenance i need to do soon.

 

^don't worry, timing chain doesn't have any requirements in changing it out. i think the life of the chain is probably longer than all the other parts of the motor.

 

It's never gotten that far. lol I actually have a heart.

To the OP - Its definitely a good thing that you're keeping up with your vehicles maint. Just check all the fluids, belts, tires and enjoy the G ride. I just got mine about 2 months ago and I'm loving it! Unfortunately one of my customers backed right into my car after we put some air in her tires.

 

Thanks a lot. I just want my car running in top shape. Good stuff to know.

 

im not sure if its my timing chain tensioner or what but when I take off in any gear at low rpm's it has rattling noise is it the tensioner? has 133k miles 2003 g35 sedan

 

If oil tensioner was bad it would be noticeable on start up, the noise subsides after oil pressure builds up until next time engine started.

Rattling could be anything from heat shields, bad catalytic converter, drivetrain etc.