Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 834

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NOTE:
• (1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if

found damaged.

• (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
• (3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to the FL section.
• (4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles

(120,000 km) or 60 months. 

• (5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50%

demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the
factory fill coolant.

• (6) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.

Chassis and Body Maintenance

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

Fuel lines

I*

I*

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Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

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Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

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Engine  oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN 
engine oil filter or equivalent)

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

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Intake and exhaust valve clearance* 

NOTE (6)

EM-130

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes 
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

54

Brake lines & cables

I

I

I

I

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

CVT  fluid

NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

I

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

Front drive shaft boots

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

I

I

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes 
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

Brake  lines  &  cables

I

I

I

I

I

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

I

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NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads,

inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealer every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change the CVT fluid if necessary. And if the
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

• (2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is

mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-

formed on the following items as shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions

• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing.

• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.

• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

• Driving in dusty conditions.

• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.

Brake fluid

R

R

CVT  fluid

NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

I

I

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

Front drive shaft boots

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

I

I

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

Brake lines & cables

I

I

I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

BR-7
BR-7

Brake fluid

R

R

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CVT  fluid

NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

MA-34
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Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

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Front drive shaft boots

I

I

I

MA-36

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-27

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes 
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

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Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.

FOR MEXICO
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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-

ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-

nance may be required.

Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, E = Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio.

NOTE:

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions”.
(1) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference page

Brake fluid

Replace

Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) 
or 12 months

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Brake pads & rotors

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

BR-7
BR-7

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

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Front drive shaft boots

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

MA-36

Exhaust system

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference page

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ber of kilometers (miles) 
or months, whichever 
comes first.

km x 1,000

(Miles x 

1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Under hood and under vehicle

Intake & exhaust valve 
clearance

NOTE (1)

EM-132

Drive belts

NOTE (2)

I

I

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Engine oil (Use recom-
mended oil.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use 
genuine NISSAN en-
gine oil filter or equiva-
lent)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

E

E

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Cooling system

I

I

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Fuel lines

I

I

MA-22

Air cleaner filter (Vis-
cous paper type)

R

R

MA-22

Fuel filter (In-tank type)

NOTE (4)

—

Spark plugs (Iridium-
tipped type)

Replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)

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EVAP vapor lines (With 
carbon canister)

I

I

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(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged or if the drive belt auto-tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(3) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the
engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio every
40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 24 months. First replacement interval is 160,000 km (96,000 miles) or 96 months. After first replacement,
replace every 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 48 months.
(4) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section. 

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace.

NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads,

inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealer every 100,000 km (60,000 miles), then change CVT fluid if necessary.  And if the
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 100,000 km (60,000 miles). Using transmission fluid other
than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is

mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-

formed on the following items as shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions

A — Driving under dusty conditions

B — Driving repeatedly short distances

C — Towing a trailer or caravan

D — Extensive idling

E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either

extremely low or extremely high

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference page

Perform either at number of kilome-
ters (miles) or months, whichever 
comes first.

km x 1,000

(Miles x 1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Under hood and under vehicle

Brake fluid
 (For level & leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-31

Brake fluid 

R

R

MA-32

Power steering fluid & lines (For level 
& leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-31

Brake  line  &  cables

I

I

I

I

MA-31

, 

MA-27

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-31

, 

MA-27

CVT  fluid  (For  level  &  leaks)

See  NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

I

MA-27

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts 

I

I

MA-34

, 

MA-35

, 

MA-36

Drive shafts 

I

I

I

I

MA-34

, 

MA-35

, 

MA-36

Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate 
& balance wheels)

I

I

I

I

MA-29

Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings 

I

I

I

I

BR-7

, 

BR-7

, 

MA-31

Foot brake & parking brake
 (For free play, stroke & operation)

I

I

I

I

BR-7

, 

BR-7

Air conditioner filter

R

R

R

R

MA-27