I just purchased a 1995 GXE with 102,000 miles. It's a great car. Previously, I owned a 1981 810 wagon. I bought the Nissan factory Shop Manual for the 810. I was going to buy the factory manual for the '95 Maxima until I found out it cost over $100. I believe that Haynes and Chilton also publish Maxima manuals. What manuals do you folks use and recommend.

Happy Holidays.

George R

 

There is no substitute for the Nissan service manual. The Haynes or Chilton will show you most of the stuff you need to do, albeit not as in-depth as you would want. It's up to you, but if you really want to work on your car get the Factory one.

 

My Chilton manual ****es me off more than it helps. The manual covers the 93-98 Maximas. Most of the pictures show 3rd gen parts, which don't help me. Sometimes they explain a location/procedure without saying which generation it works on. Sometimes the location/procedure is completely different on my 4th gen.
I am thinking about throwing my Chilton manual in the closet or something and buying a FSM. Even if it is $100+.

 

Hayne's works for me, for the most part. If you're not ready to drop $75-$100 for the FSM, it's the best alternative.