2014 Nissan Maxima Service & Maintenance Guide - Page 15

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS Chassis and Body Maintenance: Brake Lines and Cables Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. Brake Pads, Rotors, Drums, & Linings Check for wear, deterioration and fluid leaks. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. Exhaust System Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. In-Cabin Microfilter Standard equipment on cube, Murano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Armada Platinum, Pathfinder, Frontier LE and Pro-4X Off-Road, Maxima, Titan Crew Cab LE, Quest, Rogue, Sentra and Xterra (except X). Optional accessory on some models. Replace at specified intervals. When driving for prolonged periods in dusty conditions, replace the filter more frequently. Propeller Shaft(s) Check for damage, looseness, and grease leakage. (4WD/AWD/RWD). Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle and Suspension Parts, Drive Shaft Boots Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions, inspect more frequently. Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles according to the instructions in the Owner's Manual (except all 370Z). When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. Replace if necessary. Transmission Fluid/Oil, Differential Oil, Transfer Case Oil Visually inspect for signs of leakage at specified intervals. If towing a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads: ● replace the fluid/oil every 20,000 miles or 24 months. ● For these vehicles with a CVT transmission, cube, Murano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Maxima, Rogue, NV200, Sentra, Pathfinder (except HEV), Quest and Versa, replace the CVT fluid every 60,000 miles or request the dealer to inspect the fluid deterioration data using a CONSULT. If the deterioration data is more than 210000, replace the CVT fluid. ● For Pathfinder Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV), replace CVT fluid every 30,000 miles. 13