Nissan Maxima, A32 (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Nissan Maxima, A32 (USA / CAN) coolant capacity is 8,5 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles or 24 months and 60000 miles or 48 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Maxima 3.0 (USA) (1995-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.0 (USA) (1995-1999)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Maxima A32 3.0 cooling system holds 8.5 liters of coolant, a capacity consistent with a fully drained and refilled service rather than a partial top-off.
  • Under normal use conditions, the coolant change interval is set at 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, applied to the 8.5-liter cooling system fill.
  • A first change only interval of 60,000 miles or 48 months is specified for the same 8.5-liter capacity, meaning the factory-fill coolant is rated to last twice as long as subsequent refills before the first scheduled replacement.
  • The distinction between the normal and first change only intervals reflects a common practice in which original factory coolant formulations carry extended service life ratings compared to standard replacement intervals that follow afterward.

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