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Infiniti J30 Y32

1993–1997 · Y32 · sedan

Mid-size Infiniti sedan, sold in the US 1993-1997. Built on the Nissan Y32 chassis (shared with the Japan-market Leopard and Cedric/Gloria). 3.0L VG30DE DOHC V6 (around 210 hp) shared with the Z32 300ZX (non-turbo variant), paired exclusively to a 4-speed automatic. RWD. Distinctive curved, almost organic styling that polarized buyers at launch and aged into a cult following. Replaced by the I30 (FWD) and M45 in different ways.

Watch out: VG30DE timing belt service is the dominant scheduled cost; this is an interference engine and the published interval is around 105,000 miles. Owner reports of HVAC blend-door actuator failures, climate-control display pixel rot, and rear self-leveling suspension failures (where equipped) are common. The engine itself is mechanically robust. Parts availability for J30-specific trim and interior pieces is the bigger long-term concern given the low US sales volume. Pre-purchase: verify timing belt service history with receipts, scan for stored codes, and inspect the rear suspension ride height.

What your J30 takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Tire size215/60R15✓ VerifiedView
  • Spark plugs3.0L-V6: BKR5EGP✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 24 · 585 CCA minFrom owner's manualShop
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