Nissan Maxima, A33 (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Nissan Maxima A33 (USA / CAN) coolant capacity is 7,7 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles/ 24 months and 60000 miles/ 48 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 7,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2002-2003)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2001-2002)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
Maxima 3.0 (USA) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.0 (USA) (1999-2001)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Maxima A33 (USA) cooling system capacity is 7.7 liters across all listed configurations, identified as a service fill figure rather than a total system or overhaul volume.
  • A service fill capacity reflects the amount of coolant added during a standard drain-and-refill procedure, which typically falls short of the full system volume due to coolant retained in the engine block and heater core.
  • The 3.0-liter engine variant, covering 1999-2001, carries a normal-use coolant change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under the first change only condition for the 3.0-liter (1999-2001), the interval extends to 60,000 miles or 48 months, doubling the standard normal-use schedule for that initial service event.
  • The 3.5-liter engine introduced for 2001-2002 shares the same 7.7-liter service fill capacity and the same 30,000-mile/24-month normal-use interval as the earlier 3.0-liter variant.
  • The first change only interval for the 3.5-liter (2001-2002) is likewise 60,000 miles or 48 months, consistent with the pattern established for the 3.0-liter engine.
  • The 3.5-liter configuration spanning 2002-2003 retains the identical capacity and interval specifications seen in the 2001-2002 3.5-liter entries, with no deviation in either the normal or first change only figures.

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