Nissan Maxima, A34 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Maxima A34 uses manual transmission fluid with a capacity of 2,2 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 miles or 12 months and changing every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 4 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 2,2 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RS6F51A 6/1
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RS6F51A 6/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RS6F51A 6/1
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RS6F51A 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Maxima A34 3.5 manual transaxle holds 2.2 liters of fluid across all listed configurations, a figure that represents a service fill capacity for the transmission unit.
  • Under normal use conditions, the service interval for the Canadian-market 3.5 is a fluid level check at 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, rather than a full fluid change.
  • Under severe use conditions, the Canadian-market 3.5 calls for a fluid change at 30,000 miles or 24 months, doubling both the mileage and time thresholds compared to the normal-use check interval.
  • The USA-market 3.5 shares the same normal-use interval structure as the Canadian variant, with a fluid level check scheduled at 15,000 miles or 12 months.
  • Severe use conditions for the USA-market 3.5 also align with the Canadian specification, placing the fluid change interval at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
  • The 2.2-liter transaxle capacity is consistent across both the USA and Canadian markets for the 2003-2006 model years, indicating no regional variation in the physical fluid volume requirement.

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