Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Nissan-Datsun Maxima SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 3.40 OZS. | 0.1 L | A/C System Oil Type ND-OIL8 (DENSO) | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.21 LBS. | 0.54 KG | HFC-134a (R-134a) | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 8.63 QTS. | 8.16 L | Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 | Using Fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT Transmission. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | Reservior | 9.72 QTS. | 9.19 L | Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.13 QTS. | 4.85 L | API - SAE 0W-20 | NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil. SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used as an alternative to the recommended oil. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.75 QTS. | 4.49 L | API - SAE 0W-20 | NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil. SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used as an alternative to the recommended oil. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Dry engine | 5.50 QTS. | 5.2 L | API - SAE 0W-20 | NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil. SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used as an alternative to the recommended oil. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 18.00 GALS. | 68.13 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.13 QTS. | 1.06 L | Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.75 QTS. | 4.49 L | Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.