I have a 98 SE automatic(uh!)and I am approaching 50k miles. Is there anything maintenance oriented that I should ask my mechanic to do or look for. I have already replaced the starter, front and rear brakes, and the battery. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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98sterlingmistSE, K&N filter (in the mail, JWT POP Charger), Greddy Catback System, Stillen FSTB, Tints, fully loaded, more to come. . .

 

Consider replacing the Automatic Transmission Fluid. There are two methods for changing the ATF.

Method 1) An ordinary drain-and-refill may be done by the home mechanic. This method changes only about half of the fluid, but is easy and inexpensive. The cost is 4 or 5 quarts of ATF, plus your time.

Method 2) Most commercial service facilities use the Magic Sucker Pump which changes all of the fluid. The cost is about US$80.

My Maxima is a 5-speed so the issue of ATF change does not apply. I maintain a Honda Accord for a family member. On that car I do a drain-and-refill ATF change with every oil change. It is not a big deal, as the car is already up on jackstands and my hands are already dirty. This costs about US$8/year in ATF and the car is always running on almost-new ATF.