Maintenance Specifications Recommended lubricants and fluids Note. Listed below are the lubricants and fluids recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of writing this manual. For more...
Nissan Maxima Maintenance Schedule The intervals of routine maintenance of the vehicle specified in this Section are designed for the independent performance by the owner of the vehicle of all necessary...
General maintenance information This Chapter has been compiled to help the car owner keep his vehicle in a state of maximum readiness for operation, getting from it an effective return in compliance...
General information about settings and adjustments Entitled "settings" this Manual does not imply a single procedure for adjusting any of the parameters of the car's systems, but a whole range of adjustments to achieve...
Checking fluid levels Various fluids play the role of working fluids in lubrication, cooling, heating and air conditioning systems, braking, washing windows, etc. Due to the fact that all...
Checking the power steering fluid level 1. Unlike the conventional type of steering gear, the hydraulic rack and pinion uses a working fluid, which over time begins to need to be replaced. 2. The steering pump...
Automatic transmission ATF level check 1. Correct ATF level is one of the critical performance parameters for AT equipped models. Lowering the ATF level can cause the rotation converter to slip, while an...
Changing the engine oil and oil filter A set of tools needed to change the engine oil and oil filter 1 - Drain container - should be shallow and wide enough to minimize the chance of oil spilling onto the...
Checking the condition of the seat belts 1. Estimate a condition of tapes of seat belts, their buckles, locks and directing loops. 2. Make sure that the bolts for fastening the anchor assemblies of the lower...
Checking the condition and replacing the wiper blades 1. The condition of the windshield wiper assemblies should be checked regularly in accordance with the vehicle's routine maintenance schedule (see Section Nissan Maxima...
Checking, servicing and charging the battery Tools and Materials Required for Battery Maintenance 1 - Faceshield/Goggles - When removing corrosion with a stiff brush, crystallized acid particles can easily get into...
Checking the Condition of the Cooling System Components 1. A wide range of engine failures is associated with a malfunction of the cooling system. On models equipped with AT, this system also provides ATF cooling, thereby...
Wheel rotation Recommended rotation order for wheels fitted with DIRECTIONAL tread tires 1 - Left front 2 - Right front 3 - Left rear 4 - Right rear Recommended rotation order for...
Checking the status of power system components Warning! Do not forget that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid! Observe all applicable fire safety precautions when servicing power system components. Do not smoke,...
Checking the brake system Warning! Remember that the dust generated during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off...
Checking the level of manual transmission oil 1. The gearbox housing is not equipped with a dipstick. Jack up the car and place it on jack stands. 2. The level of transmission oil in the gearbox is checked by...
Replacing the air cleaner element 1. The filter element is replaced regularly in accordance with the vehicle's routine maintenance schedule. During the operation of the vehicle, the condition of the...
Fuel filter replacement 1. The fuel filter is attached to the bulkhead of the engine compartment near the GTZ assembly with a vacuum brake booster using a spring-type clamp. 2. Relieve pressure...
Checking the condition and replacing spark plugs Tools needed when changing spark plugs 1 - Candle head - Equipped with a special elastic insert, which excludes the possibility of accidental damage to the porcelain...
Replacement of transmission oil manual transmission 1. Transmission oil change must be carried out in strict accordance with the vehicle maintenance schedule (see Section Nissan Maxima Maintenance Schedule ). 2. Prepare a...
Checking the condition of the EGR valve 1. The EGR valve is bolted to the rear cylinder head on the transmission side. The most common cause of malfunctions in the EGR system is a stuck or oxidized EGR valve....