# \#g20

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/g20/694.md

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## [Can removing a stereo cause a power drain, even if the wires have been tested to check and nothing shows up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-removing-a-stereo-cause-a-power-drain-even-if-the-wires-have-been-tested-to-check-and-nothing-shows-up/172947)

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**Author:** [@Tera\_s-Inquiring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tera_s-Inquiring)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-removing-a-stereo-cause-a-power-drain-even-if-the-wires-have-been-tested-to-check-and-nothing-shows-up/172947 "2022-02-15T14:03:16Z")

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I’m thinking the stereo removal is the hidden culprit. So I bought a pretty rundown but otherwise reliable 1999 Infiniti g20. I hardly know jack about cars, so the mechanic duties fall on my fiance. He’s an experienced …

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## [2002 Infiniti G20 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti-g20-warning-lights/177123)

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**Author:** [@jizumael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jizumael)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti-g20-warning-lights/177123 "2021-05-31T20:36:19Z")

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The light batery, brakes, an wiper is on on the Dashboard. The batery is good, alternator is good, brakes is new. Wiper is good.

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## [2001 Infiniti G20 jumps on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-g20-jumps-on-bumps/115509)

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**Author:** [@rodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodriguez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-g20-jumps-on-bumps/115509 "2018-04-12T13:26:18Z")

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I want to drive my 2001 infiniti from Las Vegas to California . but not sure if it will make it, it tends to jump a lot on bumps. another than that there is no check engine light on and i drive it every day on the free w…

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## [Chevy/GM TBI expert advise needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-gm-tbi-expert-advise-needed/82850)

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**Author:** [@yuyakay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yuyakay)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-gm-tbi-expert-advise-needed/82850 "2014-01-15T05:31:34Z")

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This was posted also in a continuation of the "Unrepeatable Miracle ... again" thread, however I wanted to draw from the experience and knowledge of those specifically familiar with the Chevy/GM TBI systems. Update. I …

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## [2002 infiniti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti/75469)

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**Author:** [@my\_way](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my_way)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti/75469 "2012-11-11T23:57:24Z")

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I have 234,000 miles on the car, it runs well. starting to have idling problems, if I don't let the car warm up for ten or more minutes it cuts off. The power steering belt is making noise, the dash board is cracked f…

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## [Air conditioner healed thyself!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-healed-thyself/71807)

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**Author:** [@soundman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soundman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-healed-thyself/71807 "2012-04-07T20:28:22Z")

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I have a 1999 Infiniti G20t and last summer my air conditioning wasn't working. My mechanic told me I needed a new compressor since . I didn't have the money (almost $2000 for the compressor, kit, and labor) to do that …

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## [Help! Screwed up my friend's 1995 Infiniti G20T while trying to "help"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-screwed-up-my-friends-1995-infiniti-g20t-while-trying-to-help/71421)

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**Author:** [@jlseattle77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlseattle77)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-screwed-up-my-friends-1995-infiniti-g20t-while-trying-to-help/71421 "2012-03-15T21:30:22Z")

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Ok, so I thought I was being helpful...my friend just bought (one week ago) a 1995 Infiniti G20T with 130,000 miles. The car is in great condition, except for the flecking/peeling gold paint (common problem with gold or …

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## [1996 Infiniti G20 Sun Roof malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-g20-sun-roof-malfunction/70375)

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**Author:** [@artifex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artifex)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-g20-sun-roof-malfunction/70375 "2012-01-10T22:13:15Z")

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2 days ago, our 1996 G20'S sun roof slid open as normal. Unfortunately It would not slide back to a closed position. The roof's motor can be heard running when both switches are depressed (for either function) ; slidin…

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## [My car just randomly died =(( hellpp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-just-randomly-died-hellpp/68318)

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**Author:** [@fixmycarplease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fixmycarplease)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-just-randomly-died-hellpp/68318 "2011-09-30T18:13:24Z")

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Just bought this car used. 180k miles. Absolutely love it......until it randomly died on me. Here's the skinny. When I try to start the car, the first thing I hear is a very audible belt squeak, but it quickly goes awa…

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## [91 Gladiator conversion van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-gladiator-conversion-van/64123)

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**Author:** [@breynolds74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breynolds74)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-gladiator-conversion-van/64123 "2011-04-27T15:46:11Z")

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I just purchased a 91 chevy g20 conversion van with a 5.7l v8. I have removed the back seat to make room to haul cargo and I'm looking for ways to improve gas mileage. Would moving the rear mounted spare tire to the insi…

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## [Wipers stopped working 1996 Infiniti G20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-stopped-working-1996-infiniti-g20/58744)

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**Author:** [@davester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davester)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-stopped-working-1996-infiniti-g20/58744 "2010-12-16T16:19:12Z")

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Due to the freeze here in Chicago , the 'right linkage rod' disconnected or broke from the internal center pivot. (driver side left linkage rod is OK) I was able to access the linkage assembly underneath the vented cover…

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## [Can a bad transmission replacement job cause harmonic balancer to fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-transmission-replacement-job-cause-harmonic-balancer-to-fail/56636)

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**Author:** [@rivenmonster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rivenmonster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-transmission-replacement-job-cause-harmonic-balancer-to-fail/56636 "2010-10-20T17:58:19Z")

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My Infiniti G20 with 200K miles on it recently had the transmission replaced with a rebuilt one (\< 5k miles / 3 months ago). Now the harmonic balancer failed requiring replacement of the balancer / crankshaft / belts an…

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## [Shifting gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-gears/52573)

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**Author:** [@jhundert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhundert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-gears/52573 "2010-08-26T01:37:42Z")

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I own a 99 Infinity G20t, i got it used a few years ago and for the last several months have noticed that after driving for like 30 minutes or more it gets harder and harder to shift into 1st and 2nd gear. Out of my…

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## [Blower motor fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-fan/53637)

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**Author:** [@Milty216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Milty216)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-fan/53637 "2010-08-17T20:44:21Z")

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I have a 2001 G20 with 235,000 miles but it runs great and still looks decent. There is a problem with a short in the wiring harness the continues to short the blower motor fan. The dealer said it could be huge $s to f…

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## [Store, Ship, or Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/store-ship-or-sell/51372)

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**Author:** [@gcnovus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcnovus)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/store-ship-or-sell/51372 "2010-07-06T20:58:22Z")

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I have a 2001 Infiniti G20t with 73,000 miles. Mechanically, it's in fantastic shape. Cosmetically, it has a few scratches and dings. I'm moving from Boston, where I drive to work every day, to San Francisco, where …

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## [Transmission Blues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-blues/49725)

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**Author:** [@Park\_Woodley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Park_Woodley)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-blues/49725 "2010-06-02T12:52:29Z")

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I am in a quandary about whether or not to have a rebuilt transmission put into my Infiniti G20. Its been a great car, no major repairs, just an alternator. But during a cross country trip the transmission went out and…

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## [Groaning when steering wheel is turned left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791)

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**Author:** [@Sphinx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sphinx)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791 "2010-05-14T00:54:20Z")

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I've got a 2000 Infiniti G20 with a 138,000 miles. I noticed that under low speed turns to the left (like pulling out of a parking lot), I would get a groaning that would stop once the steering wheel was pointed straigh…

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## [Issues immediately after startup on 1999 infiniti g20 (automatic transmission)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-immediately-after-startup-on-1999-infiniti-g20-automatic-transmission/43954)

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**Author:** [@slagos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slagos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-immediately-after-startup-on-1999-infiniti-g20-automatic-transmission/43954 "2010-02-06T17:06:25Z")

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My problem exhibits itself in two symptoms that persist until the thermostat needle rises to normal temperature. In order to avoid these issues, I purchased a remote starter so that I can let the car warm up in the morni…

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## [To repair or not to repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-to-repair/43597)

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**Author:** [@LynnwithaG20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnwithaG20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2010, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-to-repair/43597 "2010-02-01T13:58:20Z")

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How do I determine whether or not I should rebuild the transmission on my teenage car? It is a 1995 G20 with about 130,000 miles on it. It's in fairly good shape aside from that, although it needs some light bulbs in t…

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## [Passing emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-emissions-test/43331)

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**Author:** [@etstruckhoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etstruckhoff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-emissions-test/43331 "2010-01-27T21:23:12Z")

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My 1996 Infiniti G20 failed its emissions test. The mechanic told me there was no test data in the computer. The check-engine light has not been on. The car is driven mostly in short city trips. The mechanic sugg…

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## [Engire Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engire-misfire/42343)

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**Author:** [@IDONTLIKEMINIVANS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IDONTLIKEMINIVANS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engire-misfire/42343 "2010-01-13T00:19:32Z")

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I have a 1994 Infiniti G20 that is misfiring and has a rough idle, but does not trigger any codes. I have done the following: new plugs, replaced fuel filter, replaced air filter, and changed the valve cover and spark p…

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## [Infiniti Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-starter/42116)

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**Author:** [@Bodes4227](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bodes4227)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-starter/42116 "2010-01-09T14:36:53Z")

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Anyone know an easy way to take out and install a starter on a 1999 Infiniti G20?

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## [Steering Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel/41626)

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**Author:** [@debbie.syrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debbie.syrett)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel/41626 "2010-01-01T21:44:05Z")

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When the car is cold it is difficult to turn the steering wheel. This problem goes away as soon as the car warms up. Does not occur when the temperature outside is warm only cold weather. What is causing this problem? …

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## [Exhaust system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system/40525)

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**Author:** [@autogram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/autogram)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system/40525 "2009-12-09T13:54:58Z")

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Exhaust system was running loud and mechanic showed me that pipe midway between tailpipe and engine was rusted and would need replacement. While driving at night, heard something fall off on highway. Car still loud but n…

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## [Car gets mad if abandoned for one day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gets-mad-if-abandoned-for-one-day/39926)

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**Author:** [@ilee180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilee180)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2009, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gets-mad-if-abandoned-for-one-day/39926 "2009-11-24T02:41:33Z")

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Hello, newbie here. My 1998 car has developed a temper these two months. If not driven for over a day, the engines gets jerky once started and it becomes very hard to accelerate. Usually it takes 20 min for the gas pad t…

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## [Tail lights and dsah lights dont work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-and-dsah-lights-dont-work/39289)

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**Author:** [@aschorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aschorn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-and-dsah-lights-dont-work/39289 "2009-11-11T01:33:53Z")

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i have an 95 infiniti g20 and just recently lost all of my dash lights and my taillights dont work. I have brake lights but no tail or parking lights. I have replaced the bulbs and checked all of the fuses. Please help! …

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## [Help me diagnose why my car wont start - clues inside!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-diagnose-why-my-car-wont-start-clues-inside/38737)

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**Author:** [@clshrckr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clshrckr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2009, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-diagnose-why-my-car-wont-start-clues-inside/38737 "2009-10-28T22:46:42Z")

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Hi, just signed up on the discussion forums hoping for some help. I've got a 1993 infiniti G20 that has an intermittent start up problem. The problem has only most recently begun to occur and has happened twice in o…

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## [93 chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-chevy/37645)

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**Author:** [@mustanger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mustanger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-chevy/37645 "2009-10-05T19:24:47Z")

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I am replacing a oil pan on a G20 and cannot tell if it has a 4 or a 5 quart pan. How in the world can I find out? There is NO info except the vin on this van. Please help.

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## [Result of oil loss due to incorrect filter on G20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/result-of-oil-loss-due-to-incorrect-filter-on-g20/36735)

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**Author:** [@1995infinitig20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1995infinitig20)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/result-of-oil-loss-due-to-incorrect-filter-on-g20/36735 "2009-09-17T02:23:23Z")

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The last time the oil in my 1995 G20, the wrong oil filter was installed. Later that day the oil leaked out suddenly while driving. Smoke came from the hood, the oil light came on, and the engine started knocking even th…

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## [2000 Infiniti G20 Suspension Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-g20-suspension-noise/34962)

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**Author:** [@boluca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boluca)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-g20-suspension-noise/34962 "2009-08-12T19:50:44Z")

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Noise in 2000 Infiniti G20, 170,000 miles, automatic, when you hit a sharp bump in the road there is a loud thump, thump or shudder noise in left front. Everyone that rides in the car think it is under car or left front.…

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