Recommended Engine Oil for the Nissan Maxima. How Much Do You Need?
We analyzed official data on Nissan Maxima engine oil for 4 generations and 13 modifications produced from 1989 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.
The Maxima Generations
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Maxima A36 (2015-2024) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (CAN) | 4,8 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 8000 km/ 6 months | 0W-20 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (USA) | 4,8 L (service fill), 5,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 5000 miles/ 6 months | 0W-20 | ||||||||
Maxima A35 (2009-2014) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (CAN) | 4,6 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 6000 km | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (CAN) | 4,6-4,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 6000 km | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (USA) | 4,6 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (USA) | 4,6-4,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (USA) | 4,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
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Maxima A34 (2004-2008) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (CAN) | 4 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 6000 km | 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (CAN) | 4,2 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L | 6000 km | 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (USA) | 4 L (service fill), 5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L | 3750 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (USA) | 4,2 L (service fill), 4,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L | 3750 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30 | ||||||||
| Maxima 3.5 (USA) | 4,2 L (service fill), 4,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L | 3750 miles/ 3 months | 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40 | ||||||||
Maxima Maxima (1989-1995) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| Maxima J30 | 4,3 L, Filter capacity 0,4 L | 5000 km/ 3 months | 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40 | ||||||||
