2004 NISSAN Maxima VQ35DE (A34)
A34 / 4-door Sedan / North America, select global markets
VQ35DEExact year/trim recordGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Oil consumption due to piston ring wear
- Intake manifold gasket leaks
- Ignition coil failures
First checks
- Check for oil leaks and level regularly
- Inspect timing chain noise
- Monitor coolant condition and level
Before replacing parts
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- Market variations include JDM/Asian markets with slightly different tuning and engine management.
- In some markets, the 2004 Maxima was offered with a 3.0L V6 engine (VQ30DE), but the 3.5L VQ35DE is the predominant global powerplant.
- Oil capacity includes filter change to reflect service fill.