Base véhicules
NISSAN Maxima
A32 / A33 / A34 / A33/A34 (facelift) / 1998-2020 / Sedan / 4-door sedan / 4-door Sedan
Global / mainly North America, Japan, Australia, EuropeGlobal with noted variations in North America, Europe, and AsiaGlobal (notably North America, Japan, Australia, Europe with minor variations)Global (primarily North America, Japan, Australia, and parts of Asia)North America, select global marketsPrimarily North America, also sold in select other global markets with variationsCouverture: expanded
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1998 NISSAN Maxima VG30DE/VQ30DE (A32)
A32 / VG30DE, VQ30DE / The 1998 Maxima globally used two main V6 engines: VG30DE (3.0L SOHC V6) in some markets like North America and Japan, and VQ30DE (3.0L DOHC V6) in others such as Australia and Europe. Power output varied from about 190 hp (VG30DE) to 222 hp (VQ30DE).
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 (check local climate)Capacité d’huile: Approx. 5.3 liters (including filter) service-fillRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2000 NISSAN Maxima VQ30DE/VQ30DDE (A32)
A32 / VQ30DE, VQ30DDE / V6 DOHC 3.0L naturally aspirated engines, aluminum block and heads, 24 valves, multi-point fuel injection
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API service SH or higherCapacité d’huile: Approximately 4.2 liters (including filter) - service fill and filter changeRelated: VQ30DE, VQ30DDE
2001 NISSAN Maxima VQ30DE/VG30DE (A33)
A33 / VQ30DE, VG30DE, QR25DE / The 2001 Nissan Maxima typically featured the VQ30DE 3.0L V6 engine in North America and many global markets, producing ~190-222 hp. Some markets offered the older VG30DE engine or QR25DE inline-4 (notable in Japan).
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30, meeting API SL or laterCapacité d’huile: Approximately 4.7 L (service-fill with filter change)Related: VQ30DE, VG30DE, QR25DE
2002 NISSAN Maxima VQ30DE/VQ35DE (A33)
A33 / VQ30DE, VQ35DE / VQ30DE 3.0L V6 used primarily in Japanese, Australian and some Asian markets; VQ35DE 3.5L V6 mainly for North American market.
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Type d’huile: API SJ or SL 5W-30Capacité d’huile: Approximately 4.3 liters service-fill including filter change (varies slightly by engine code and market)Related: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2004 NISSAN Maxima VQ35DE (A34)
A34 / VQ35DE / 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve VQ series engine with variable valve timing
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30, API SN or higher recommendedCapacité d’huile: 5.1 liters (including filter) – service fillRelated: VQ35DE, CA33DE (non-US markets with different engines)
2006 NISSAN Maxima VQ35DE (A33 (updated 2004–2008), A34 (selected markets))
A33 (updated 2004–2008), A34 (selected markets) / VQ35DE / 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve aluminum alloy with VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) available in North America from 2004 facelift onwards
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic recommendedCapacité d’huile: Approximately 4.5 L (service-fill including filter change)Related: VQ35DE_A33, VQ35DE_A34
2010 NISSAN Maxima VQ35DE (A36)
A36 / VQ35DE / 3.5L V6 DOHC VQ series engine used globally with some tuning differences by market
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Type d’huile: API SL or higher grade 5W-30 synthetic recommendedCapacité d’huile: Approx. 4.9 L (includes filter change, service fill)Related: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2012 NISSAN Maxima VQ35DE (A35)
A35 / VQ35DE / 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve, aluminum block and heads, Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommendedCapacité d’huile: 5.1 liters (5.4 US qt) including filter, service-fill capacityRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2016 NISSAN Maxima VQ35DE (A36)
A36 / VQ35DE / 3.5L DOHC V6 engine with variable valve timing (VVEL) used in global markets; North America 2016 uses the VQ35DE with about 300 hp.
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 synthetic oilCapacité d’huile: Approximately 5.1 liters including filter (service fill recommended)Related: VQ35DE, A36 Chassis
2020 NISSAN Maxima VQ35DE (A36)
A36 / VQ35DE / 3.5L V6 DOHC VQ engine with variable valve timing (CVTCS), naturally aspirated
SilverOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 syntheticCapacité d’huile: Approximately 4.9 liters (5.2 quarts) including filter; service-fill capacity with oil filter replacementRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
Codes moteur par année
| Année | Version | Codes moteur | Cylindrée | Système carburant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | technical-profile | VG30DE, VQ30DE | 2993 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | VQ30DE, VQ30DDE | 2994 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2001 | technical-profile | VQ30DE, VG30DE, QR25DE | 3.0 L V6 (VQ30DE), 3.0 L V6 (VG30DE), 2.5 L inline-4 (QR25DE) | Electronic fuel injection (multi-point) |
| 2002 | technical-profile | VQ30DE, VQ35DE | VQ30DE: 2997 cc; VQ35DE: 3498 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | VQ35DE | 3498 cc | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | VQ35DE | 3498 cc | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | VQ35DE | 3498 cc | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | VQ35DE | 3498 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2016 | technical-profile | VQ35DE | 3.5 liters (3498 cc) | Electronic multi-point fuel injection |
| 2020 | technical-profile | VQ35DE | 3498 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
Capacité d’huile par moteur
| Année | Codes moteur | Type d’huile | Capacité d’huile | Fluide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | VG30DE, VQ30DE | SAE 5W-30 (check local climate) | Approx. 5.3 liters (including filter) service-fill | Nissan Matic S or equivalent |
| 2000 | VQ30DE, VQ30DDE | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API service SH or higher | Approximately 4.2 liters (including filter) - service fill and filter change | DEXRON®-II or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2001 | VQ30DE, VG30DE, QR25DE | SAE 5W-30, meeting API SL or later | Approximately 4.7 L (service-fill with filter change) | Nissan Matic-D or equivalent |
| 2002 | VQ30DE, VQ35DE | API SJ or SL 5W-30 | Approximately 4.3 liters service-fill including filter change (varies slightly by engine code and market) | Specified ATF type varies, generally Matic-D or equivalent |
| 2004 | VQ35DE | SAE 5W-30, API SN or higher recommended | 5.1 liters (including filter) – service fill | Nissan Matic S or equivalent |
| 2006 | VQ35DE | SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic recommended | Approximately 4.5 L (service-fill including filter change) | Nissan Matic J or equivalent |
| 2010 | VQ35DE | API SL or higher grade 5W-30 synthetic recommended | Approx. 4.9 L (includes filter change, service fill) | Nissan Matic S ATF for automatic / CVT fluid as per region |
| 2012 | VQ35DE | SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended | 5.1 liters (5.4 US qt) including filter, service-fill capacity | Nissan Genuine CVT Fluid NS-3 (for CVT models); Nissan Matic S for 6-speed automatics |
| 2016 | VQ35DE | SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil | Approximately 5.1 liters including filter (service fill recommended) | Nissan Matic S CVT fluid |
| 2020 | VQ35DE | SAE 5W-30 synthetic | Approximately 4.9 liters (5.2 quarts) including filter; service-fill capacity with oil filter replacement | Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 |
Spécifications techniques
- Moteurs: VG30DE, VQ30DE, VQ30DDE, QR25DE, VQ35DE
- Transmissions: Not commonly offered in this generation; mostly automatic, 4-speed automatic transmission (RE4R01A or similar, depending on market), Nissan Matic S or equivalent, 5-speed manual available in select markets, 4-speed automatic common in majority of markets, DEXRON®-II or equivalent automatic transmission fluid, 5-speed manual (limited markets), 4-speed automatic (standard in most markets)
- Dimensions des pneus: 205/65R15, 215/55R16, 205/60R15, 205/60R16, 205/60R16 (market dependent), 215/60R16, 235/50R17, 225/55R17, 225/50R17, 245/40R18
- Entraxe: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Couple de roue: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluides et données de service
- Huile moteur: SAE 5W-30 (check local climate) / SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API service SH or higher / SAE 5W-30, meeting API SL or later / API SJ or SL 5W-30
- Fluide de transmission: Nissan Matic S or equivalent / DEXRON®-II or equivalent automatic transmission fluid / Nissan Matic-D or equivalent / Specified ATF type varies, generally Matic-D or equivalent
- Liquide de refroidissement: Approximately 8.0 liters / Approximately 9.5 L / Approximately 8.9 liters / 9.3 liters (with radiator and engine block)
- Liquide de frein: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or higher / DOT 3 or DOT 4 SAE J1703 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Problèmes connus
- Timing chain noise on VG30DE engines after high mileage
- Intake manifold gasket leaks
- Ignition coil failure
- Timing chain wear
- Timing chain tensioner wear
- Transmission slipping (early automatics)
- Oil consumption issues in VQ30DE at high mileage
- Ignition coil failures
- Automatic transmission shift harshness in some units
- Oil consumption due to piston ring wear
- Intake manifold cracking (plastic inlet manifold)
- Timing chain tensioner noise after extended use