2009-2014

Chassis

• Type: A35

Engine 3.5L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30

• Recommended Engine Oil: API

• Drain Plug Torque:  25FT-LBS

• Oil capacity: 5.1 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.5L 6-Cylinder: 0.044''

Fuel

• Capacity: 20 gal (75.6L)

Cooling system

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

• Capacity: 2 gal (9.0L)

CVT fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2

  • Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

Power steering fluid (PSF)

• Type: Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent

Brake fluid

• Type:  Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3

Multi-purpose grease

• Type: NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant

• Type: HFC-134a (R-134a)

Air conditioning system oil

• Type: Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type DH-PS or equivalent

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent.

• Capacity:1-1/4 gal(4.5L)

Powertrain

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Engine

    3.5 L VQ35DE V6

Transmission

• CVT

Fuel Consumption

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Safety Ratings

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References

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1. 2014 Nissan Maxima Owners Manual 

2. 2014 Nissan Maxima- Class Wikipedia.org

3. US Department of Energy - FuelEconomy.gov

4. NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -  NHTNHTSA