Make: Renault Samsung Motors aka Samsung SM7 (aka in US as Infiniti G37)
Model: Safrane
Year: 2010
Motor: Neo VQ23 2.3 L V6 170 hp @ 4400 RPM (made by Nissan)
Milage 159000 km or 96,363 miles
Transmission: Automatic (and manual) 5 speed impulsion aut transmission -not CVT-
No OBD Codes since I have not bought the scanner and I have forgotten to buy one -my bad I have to be more responsible-
One owner -myself only-, oil changes on time, new tires, and no major issues but I know I am immerse in all this mess due to my forgetfulness.
I have a radiator leak right on the seam/join of the radiator on the upper side right where the water returns from the motor (to my surprise and absolute disgust radiators are made of freaking plastic and metal these days)
I know it will depend of the size of the leak, do you know if any leak-repair solution could work? or if by chance are there any other options to reseal/repair it? or do I have to buy a new radiator? because it doesnt have any problems other than the leak and Nissan is going try to charge me an arm a leg and a kidney for one.
I thank you in advance for the time you have dedicated to read this email. I am genuinely amazed with your massive knowledge.
You are an engineer by chance? you seem to have a very good understanding of what octane rating is and what is means, I used to be a lab analyst on a refinery and performed all the tests in fuels from gasoline to Jet Fuel. So it surprised me when you talked about it, how easy to understand you made it for the average person.
You deserve a monument!
Cheers!
Eros
Best to replace the radiator. They're usually not all that expensive or difficult to replace. If stop leak works at all it will be temporary and might plug up the radiator itself and your heater core as well.
They are $700.00.
Yikes! What are they gold-plated or something? I checked just for grins and a new radiator for my daily driver costs $150 for a decent brand (Nissens). Doesn't change the nature of using cooling system sealer I'm afraid but for that kind of money I'd be tempted.
Reason why I even considered the option to order it to Korea (where the vehicle was made) or Chile where it was also sold, because in Mexico (where the car was bought) they have made sure I would first go to Mars, before even thinking on asking them for a paper clip.
I am going to try to get the part as an infiniti part, since it is the same vehicle, with slight variations.
Back in the old days, when the radiator failed you could take it to a radiator shop to have it rodded and cored. Today, everybody just replaces them. Yours is available at AutoZone for $711.99.
how do you know the price? that car is not even sold here? Just curious or you checked it as an infiniti?
That's what it says on several websites, AutoZone, O'Reilly, etc. Yes, it is a 2010 Infinity G37. Check for yourself.
I believe you, I was just curious if you found it as Renault or by Infiniti, then I will look for it as an Altima which is the other option and I forgot to mention it
I looked under 2010 Infinity G37 as stated in your original post. Judging from this outrageous price, they are pretty proud of this radiator, but I believe it comes with a limited, lifetime warranty, so, on the bright side, it will be the last one you ever need to buy.