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Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 835

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas

G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials

H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert

I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas

J — Frequent driving in water

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

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Mainte-

nance op-

eration

Maintenance interval

Refer-

ence page

A .

Air cleaner filter

Viscous paper
type

Replace

More frequently

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A B C D

Engine oil & engine oil filter

Replace

Every 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 months

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−

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Brake fluid

Replace

Every 20,000 km (12,000
miles) or 12 months

MA-32

G H .

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

Inspect

Every 20,000 km (12,000
miles) or 12 months

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G H .

Drive shafts

Inspect

Every 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 months

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A .

C .

G H I

Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings

Inspect

Every 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 months

BR-7

BR-

A .

Air conditioner filter

Replace

More frequently

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*2: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will dam-
age the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*4: DEXRON

VI type ATF may also be used.

*5: Available in mainland U.S.A through a NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further information, see “Air conditioning specification label”.

FOR USA AND CANADA : Engine Oil Recommendation

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NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy. Select only

engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubricant Standard-

ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API

certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be

used as they could cause engine damage.

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

75.6

20 gal

16-5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 91 AKI (RON 96)

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter
change

4.8

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equiva-
lent*2
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark

• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

Without oil fil-
ter change

4.5

4-3/4 qt

4 qt

Dry engine
(Overhaul)

5.3

5-5/8 qt

4-5/8 qt

Cooling system
(with reservoir at MAX level)

9.0

9-1/2 qt

7-7/8 qt

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent

CVT fluid

10.2

10-3/4 qt

9 qt

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *3

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1.0

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *4

Brake fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.5

4-3/4 qt

4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent

Air conditioning system refrigerant

0.55

± 0.025 kg 1.21 ± 0.055 lb 1.21 ± 0.055 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *6

Air conditioning system oil

150 m

5.03 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) *6

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FOR USA AND CANADA : Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-

freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not nec-

essary.

WARNING:

• Do not remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait until the engine and

radiator cool down. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radia-

tor.

• The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a

genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-

ant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to pro-

vide antifreeze protection to -34

°F (-37°C). If additional freeze protection is needed due to weather

where you operate your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concen-

trate following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN

Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufacture’s instructions to main-

tain minimum antifreeze protection to -34

°F (-37°C). The use of other types of coolant solutions other

than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent may damage the engine

cooling system.

• Mixing any other type of coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),

including Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use of non-distilled water will

reduce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.

FOR MEXICO
FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants

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API certification mark

API service symbol

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

75.6

20 gal

16-5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 91 AKI (RON 96)

Engine oil
Drain and re-
fill

With oil filter change

4.8

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

• Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
• API grade SL, SM or SN *1
• ILSAC grade GF-3, GF-4 or GF-5

• Viscosity SAE 10W-30

Without oil filter
change

4.5

4-3/4 qt

4 qt

Dry engine (engine
overhaul)

5.3

5-5/8 qt

4 5/8 qt

Cooling system (with reservoir at
MAX level)

9.0

9-1/2 qt

7-7/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant
(blue) or equivalent *2

CVT fluid

10.2

10-3/4 qt

9 qt

Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 *3

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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*1: For further details, see "Engine Oil Recommendation".
*2: 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.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 will dam-
age the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.
*4: DEXTRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
*5: For further information, see "Air conditioning specification label".

FOR MEXICO : Engine Oil Recommendation

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GASOLINE ENGINE

• 10W-30 is preferable.

5W-30 is also preferable and will improve fuel economy.

If 10W-30 or 5W-30 is not available, select the viscosity, from the

chart, that is suitable for the outside temperature range.

FOR MEXICO : Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round and extended life engine cool-

ant. The high quality engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-corrosion and the anti-

freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling system additives are not necessary.

Power steering fluid

1.0

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
*4

Brake fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid, or
equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No.
116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant

0.55

± 0.025 kg

1.21

± 0.055 lb

1.21

± 0.055 lb

HFC-134a (R-134a) *5

Air conditioning system oil

150 m

5.03 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) *5

Windshield washer fluid

4.5

4-3/4 qt

4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

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