Nissan Maxima, A34 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Maxima, A34 (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 7,3 to 8,9 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 miles or 12 months and changing every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,9 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,3 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE5F22A 5/1
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE5F22A 5/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,9 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4F04B 4/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,3 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE5F22A 5/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE5F22A 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Maxima A34 3.5 automatic transaxle carries two distinct capacity figures across the 2003-2006 model years: 8.9 liters and 7.3 liters. In automatic transmission service, a larger figure typically represents a total overhaul or dry fill capacity, while the smaller figure represents a partial drain-and-fill service capacity.
  • Both the USA and CAN market configurations share identical capacity values of 8.9 liters and 7.3 liters, with no regional difference in the fluid volume specifications for the automatic transaxle.
  • Under normal use conditions, the service interval for the automatic transaxle is a fluid level check at 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. No fluid change interval is specified under normal use conditions.
  • Under severe use conditions, the specified interval is a fluid change at 30,000 miles or 24 months. A change interval rather than a check interval reflects the increased fluid degradation associated with more demanding operating conditions.
  • The severe-use change interval of 30,000 miles aligns proportionally with the normal-use check interval of 15,000 miles, with both the mileage and time thresholds doubling between the two service actions.
  • Both capacity figures, 8.9 liters and 7.3 liters, appear under both normal and severe use conditions, indicating the capacity values are independent of the service condition classification and apply across all listed service actions.

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