Nissan Maxima, A35 (USA / CAN)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Maxima, A35 (USA / CAN) requires power steering fluid with a capacity of 1 liter. Service intervals consist of checks every 30000 miles or 24 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 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (CAN) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Maxima 3.5 (USA) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Maxima A35 power steering system holds a capacity of 1 liter across all listed configurations, spanning both the USA and Canadian markets for the 2008-2014 period. A 1-liter figure for a power steering reservoir is typical of a service fill capacity, representing the fluid volume held within the reservoir and lines rather than a full hydraulic system overhaul quantity.
  • The check interval is set at 30,000 miles or 24 months for every configuration in the specifications, whichever comes first. A time-based interval running alongside a mileage threshold accounts for vehicles that accumulate lower annual mileage, ensuring fluid condition is still evaluated within a two-year window regardless of distance traveled.
  • Each model year group carries two fluid designations: a normal use fluid and an alternative acceptable fluid. Both carry identical capacity and check interval values of 1 liter and 30,000 miles or 24 months, meaning the choice between the two does not alter service scheduling or fill quantity.
  • The specifications are divided into three overlapping model year groups: 2008-2010, 2010-2012, and 2012-2014. The year 2010 and 2012 each appear in two consecutive groups, which reflects a common practice of grouping by production or specification revision cycles rather than strict calendar-year boundaries.
  • The capacity and interval values remain unchanged across all three model year groups for both the USA and Canadian markets. A consistent 1-liter capacity across the full 2008-2014 span indicates no revision to the power steering reservoir or hydraulic circuit design between those specification periods.

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