Nissan Maxima, A35 (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Nissan Maxima A35 USA / CAN coolant capacity ranges from 8,2 to 9 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles or 24 months and 60000 miles or 48 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 9 liter (Total)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,2 liter (Total)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 8,2 liter (Total)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,2 liter (Total)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 8,2 liter (Total)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Maxima A35 3.5 cooling system total capacity is listed at 8.2 liters for the 2008-2010 model years, applying equally to both the USA and CAN market configurations.
  • From 2010-2014, the total cooling system capacity increases to 9 liters across both USA and CAN market variants, representing a difference of 0.8 liters compared to the earlier 2008-2010 figure.
  • Total capacity figures reflect the full volume of the entire cooling circuit, including the engine block, cylinder head passages, radiator, and hoses, rather than a partial drain-and-fill service volume.
  • Under normal use conditions, the coolant change interval is specified at 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, across all model year ranges and both market regions.
  • The initial service interval is set at 60,000 miles or 48 months, exactly double the normal use interval in both mileage and time. This extended first interval reflects the factory-fill coolant formulation, which is rated for a longer service life before the first replacement is due.
  • After the initial service interval has elapsed, subsequent changes revert to the normal use schedule of 30,000 miles or 24 months, as indicated by the separate normal use rows present for every configuration.
  • The USA and CAN market specifications are identical in both capacity and interval values across all three model year ranges, with no regional variation in the listed figures.

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