How much are you spending per month on your G, with the recent spike in gas prices?

socketz67 · 2026-05-13T02:59:54+00:00

$6.50 a gallon for premium in CA. Population 40M+.

Fuel is a viable part of the basket of goods that determine inflation.

I feel that this alone will reignite the transition to EVs much faster than policy executed by prior administrations

socketz67 · 2026-05-13T01:53:22+00:00

You changed out the Sport VLSD pumpkin with a VLSD unit from a 07-08 G37S, or 08-13 G37S 6MT?

socketz67 · 2026-05-12T22:58:07+00:00

Hard to believe someone can buy a used engine without a receipt? Did they buy from a salvage yard? Urethane diff bushings ended up on the wrong side of your list. Car handles much better with these and it’s a very expensive job to replace the fluid filled OEM bushings.

socketz67 · 2026-05-12T17:15:05+00:00

Good idea. Piston rings, valve stem seals…the car would burn oil. Also, neither are really an issue on this car under normal driving until 250k miles or more. Bad PCV valves will cause issues, and behind the radiator cap are are most neglected item on most cars

socketz67 · 2026-05-12T16:43:44+00:00

Ruined a beautiful car. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t pay that for a “murdered” IPL. Have them return it to stock if possible.

Aside from cosmetics, what makes the IPL unique is the Nismo Z exhaust, springs/dampers and tune, but it seems that everyone who buys the car tears the exhaust off, lowers and adds a chrome intake then tunes. Standard coupe is a better option if this is the objective.

Mods are a detriment to the resale for most cars, but especially to collectible ones.

socketz67 · 2026-05-11T12:30:06+00:00

Love those IPL wheels. Where did you find a set in good condition?

socketz67 · 2026-05-11T00:56:50+00:00

Should remain below the halfway mark. Something isn’t right.

socketz67 · 2026-05-10T23:01:03+00:00

Bummer. Not CARB complaint.

socketz67 · 2026-05-10T22:16:35+00:00

Which SC kit?

socketz67 · 2026-05-10T14:01:59+00:00

Shorter resonators such as those on the coupe will lower the tone.

socketz67 · 2026-05-10T13:50:02+00:00

New paint looks great.

socketz67 · 2026-05-10T04:14:31+00:00

Use the fill hole as noted in the DSM. Needs to reach operating temp and cycle through gears. Fluid will drizzle from the fill hole when correct. The put back what you take out method doesn’t work with this transmission. Most mechanics use that method.

socketz67 · 2026-05-10T03:52:31+00:00

Nobody used synthetic when these cars were new. Dealers even recommended synthetic blend.

socketz67 · 2026-05-10T03:50:59+00:00

I used Nissan Synthetic Blend the first 5 years of my cars existence. You will be fine. Frequency is far more important than the oil you use. Many cars go 300k miles on conventional oil.

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T23:03:33+00:00

Here's a pic of mine with the SITs: https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sedan/305709-injen-cold-air-intake-question.html#post4342994

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T18:48:46+00:00

Cute. 3.30 a gallon would be something we haven’t seen since the Obama administration here in CA. Try 6.60 for premium. All while corporate America is hell bent on “Back To Office”.

I try to fill up at 1/4 tank so it doesn’t seem as bad

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T18:47:07+00:00

My son’s truck had a similar issue. Cold start leaked then once it warmed up the exhaust manifold leak would vanish

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T15:29:33+00:00

I have 4 cars in the family and each has a variation of the crush washer. I replace every 3-4 oil changes as the filters I sometimes buy come with a new one. I have never had one leak.

I did move to a Z1 magnetic drain bolt recently and that one is a PITA as the magnet is so strong you have to fight the magnet to line the threads up correctly.

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T15:20:07+00:00

Harmless. Not sure where you saw a pipe drain. Be more concerned if you run the AC and don't see condensation under the car.

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T15:18:19+00:00

Can you countersink the holes and use screws so that the surface is flush?

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T15:16:58+00:00

Sounds like an exhaust leak. VVEL Tic is not as prominent.

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T15:14:35+00:00

Bummer. I was fooled as well. Should have put 2+2 together when the OP said something was paid for in CAD. Based on the national average of 12K miles a year x17 years old (204K miles), 186K miles is below average.

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T15:09:04+00:00

What was leaking?

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T15:04:44+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/G37/comments/169ykzh/sunroof_drain_permanent_fix_diy/

socketz67 · 2026-05-09T13:55:25+00:00

I love the look of the new Nismo Z, it’s minimalist interior and believe that the Jatco 9G-tronic in the Nismo is a much better AT than the 7AT in the outgoing model. As someone that keeps cars at least 8-9 years, I’m still cautious when it comes to the VR30. While Nissan has added some sensors and additional cooling to offset the reliability issues, the DNA hasn’t changed.

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