In 2019, the Infiniti automotive brand celebrated its 30th anniversary in the North American market. Infinity is the luxury marque of esteemed Japanese automaker Nissan. Infiniti is a stylish and very reliable car brand. Weatherspoon Automotive is proud to be an Infiniti repair shop serving the Raleigh community of North Carolina. Also, we are happy to bring you useful information you should know about your luxury vehicle.

The first thing you should know about Infiniti repair is that you will not need it as often as other auto brands. Many of our customers from North Hills come to the shop in need of Infiniti repair from time to time, but we don’t see them as frequently as owners of other vehicles.

A Brief and Interesting History of Infiniti

In 1985, Japanese and American executives from Nissan Motors resolved that the time had come to launch a luxury division; the inspiration came from a very favorable response to the mid-1980s Nissan Skyline manufactured for the Japanese market. It took a couple of years for the Nissan branding department to come up with the Infiniti name and logo. Which is inspired by an algebraic polar curve representation.

The first two Infiniti models, the Q45 and the M30, were widely welcomed in the United States. The M30 convertible was a running joke in the 1999 cult film “Three Kings,” in which U.S. Army soldiers during the Gulf War discussed whether rival brand Lexus offered a competing convertible in 1991, which it didn’t. It did not take long for Infiniti to become a favorite car among luxury car lovers and street racers alike. By 1995, Nissan introduced the powerful VQ six-cylinder engine, which would later be upgraded to the VC twin-turbo package.

Infiniti Reliability Ratings

Within the luxury car segment, Infiniti tends to rank better than Mercedes Benz and BMW with regard to reliability. The first 10 years of the brand enjoyed very good ratings, but they were followed by a slump that lasted until about 2010. Since then, most Infiniti models were rated four out of five stars by JD Power & Associates. Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn insisted on improving the brand’s reputation. This has resulted in very reliable Infiniti models released over the last 10 years.

Infiniti Repair Does Not Have to Break the Bank

The prospect of having to pay exorbitant amounts of money for auto repairs is something that prevents many car buyers from becoming luxury car owners. When it comes to Infiniti repair, this is not such a scary issue thanks to the global network of Nissan parts. This does not mean that all parts made for a Nissan Sentra will fit the latest Infiniti crossover SUV. Rather they are made in the same factories, thus bringing prices down significantly.

Infiniti Oil Change Frequency

As with many other vehicles, you should always follow the recommendations of your Infiniti owner’s manual with regard to changing the oil. For many late Infiniti models, the recommendation is every 7,500 to 10,000 miles; however, this could change if your car or SUV is older or if it is subject to heavy-duty driving conditions. Do you put your Infiniti to work as an Uber car? If so, oil changes will need to be more frequent. Also, you may need a different grade of oil in order to reduce friction and keep engine temperatures at optimal levels.

Watch Out for Leaks

Infiniti owners love to run the cabin air conditioning system during the hot North Carolina summers, and this often results in condensation dripping under the engine. This is nothing to worry about; in fact, you may see a similar situation when temperatures drop later in the year, but the water leak will be closer to the tailpipe.

When you see a significant leak of fluid that is blue or green, this could be an issue with the engine cooling system; pay attention to the temperature indicator on your dashboard and bring your Infiniti to the shop if the gauge starts veering towards the red. Unless you have to replace the entire radiator, this is not generally an expensive kind of Infiniti repair.

Pink fluid leaking towards the middle of the car could be the power steering or transmission fluid; this is not too serious as long as the car does not get stuck in a gear or turning the wheels becomes an arduous task. Once your Infiniti has more than 150,000 miles, you may see dark brown fluid underneath the engine; this is indicative of an oil leak and should be addressed as soon as possible.

For any questions related to Infiniti repair and service, please contact Ray Weatherspoon Automotive today. We would love to help you keep your Infiniti on the road for years to come.