Nissan Maxima, A33 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Maxima, A33 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 8,5 to 9,4 liters. Service intervals include checks every 15000 miles or 12 months and changes every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.0 (USA) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4F04B/W 4/1
Maxima 3.0 (USA) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4F04B/W 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Maxima A33 (USA) automatic transaxle service fill capacity differs between engine variants, with the 3.0-liter specifying 9.4 liters and the 3.5-liter specifying 8.5 liters. A service fill value reflects the amount of fluid needed during a routine drain-and-fill procedure, not a full system overhaul capacity.
  • The 3.0-liter variant covers model years 1999-2001, while the 3.5-liter variant spans 2001-2003, with 2001 representing the transition year between the two engine configurations in the USA market specifications.
  • Under normal use conditions, both the 3.0-liter and 3.5-liter automatic transaxle specifications call for a fluid check at 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. A check interval does not necessarily involve a fluid change, only an inspection of the fluid level and condition.
  • Under severe use conditions, both engine variants specify a fluid change at 30,000 miles or 24 months. Severe use typically involves more demanding operating conditions that accelerate fluid degradation, which is why a change rather than a check is prescribed at that interval.
  • The 3.5-liter automatic transaxle service fill capacity of 8.5 liters remains consistent across the full 2001-2003 model year range, with no variation between the 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 entries in the specifications.
  • The severe-use change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months is exactly double the normal-use check interval of 15,000 miles or 12 months, applying equally to both the 3.0-liter and 3.5-liter transaxle specifications.

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