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2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 G35 Sedan.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan is a passenger car that pairs a five-speed automatic transmission with EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined, while its engine calls for 5.2 quarts of 5W-30 API SL oil at service. Within the 2005-2007 complaint record, this model year carries the heaviest owner-reported feedback at 215 complaints, compared with 114 for 2007, with air bags cited as the top concern area and one recall logged. That makes 2005 the most-documented year in this three-year window, so researchers should treat it as the baseline for peak complaint frequency rather than a low-complaint reference point.

Model year20082007200620052003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 API SLOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 490 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 490 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546V0100
Fuel filter164002Y505
Spark plug224015M015 alt 224015M016
Front wiper blades28890CG00C alt 28890AC81A
Serpentine belt11920AG900 alt 117204P102
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 2120031U1B
Cabin air filter27277VP01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3419 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 5W-30 API SL engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.9
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21-24 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub152-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeNISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
Oil Capacity6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance490 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance1-15 @ 77 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression142
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.015 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs / 28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle113-114 ft-lbs / 53-71 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs / 28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle113-114 ft-lbs / 53-71 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in / 0.0039 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.945 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.945 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 7-101.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9514–15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
179 ft. lbs., step 2: 60-6679 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
172.0 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts completely in order.
326.0-32.0 ft. lbs.26–32 ft. lbs
490-95 degrees90–95 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14-7 ft. lbs., step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., step 3: 20-234–7 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9524–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic Booster (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2005 the Infiniti G35 Sedan logged 215 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations, and 85 technical service bulletins. Complaints declined to 145 in 2006 and further to 114 in 2007, while recalls increased to 2 and 3 respectively, with investigations remaining zero each year. TSBs were 85 in 2005, dropped to 80 in 2006, then rose to 101 in 2007. The leading complaint categories for 2005 were Air Bags (29), Exterior Lighting (24), Engine (14), and Engine & Engine Cooling (14), accompanied by 9 crash‑related and 5 fire‑related complaints. Because the 2005 model shows a higher complaint count than the 2006 and 2007 models, it is less favorable from a reliability perspective, suggesting that a buyer might prefer the later years for fewer reported issues.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
85
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
215
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 215 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags29
Exterior Lighting24
Engine14
Engine & Engine Cooling14
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Unknown Or Other7
Electrical System7
Vehicle Speed Control7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 85 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 G35 Sedan take?

5.2 qt of 5W-30 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 G35 Sedan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the G35 Sedan get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.