I went through the stickies and found the thread for the link containing information in regards to the 60k mile service and maintainance of my maxima, but that damn link doesnt work anymore. Can someone direct me to another site that can help me wit this info, thanks.

 

Are you talking about what kind of services they do in the 60K maintenance?

 

Yep exactly. I would like to know what I should do as far as mainenance for my 97 maxima every 60k miles.

 

wow.. 60k over 9 years? Drive her much?

 

Lol yeah man you should service your car every 60k miles i know that much 60k intervals, such as spark plugs and other **** im trying to find out.

 

Well, i think at 60K u should Service any and all fluids.
Oil Change (DUH!!)
Trans service, (if service has been routine then no need for a flush, if service has not been routine maybe a flush)
Coolant either A)flush or B)Drain and fill
Air filter service
Rotate
Inspect all lights
I think that is the biggest part to worry about
Spark Plugs if u want to look at
Try cleaning ur throttle body

 

also:
- flush brake fluid. esp after 9 years.
- change power steering fluid (using turkey baster). you will only get a small amount out, so do this at every oil change from now on. its quick and cheap.
- as for ATF (if you have an AT), do a drain/fill every 15k from now on. its also quick and cheap and will extend your tranny life. ATF in these cars is only good for about 25k miles give or take, and drain/fill only gets half of it out, so change it 25k/2=12.5k, round up to 15k. just use cheap Dex III. I have amsoil ATF in mine now, and it shifts no better than the $1/qt walmart brand dex III I had in there before.

 

thanks allot for the advice i appreciate it

 

If you have the manual that came with the car.. it will be in there too.

 

oh, and BTW - despite what many here might say, you really should use OEM Nissan coolant if you do a radiator drain/fill. go search the bobistheoilguy.com coolant forum for an explanation as to why. if you take it to a shop and have a machine flush done, you can use whatever you choose, but be aware of the tradeoffs. "regular green" coolant needs to be changed often. Zerex G05 appears to be the best aftermarket long life coolant for japanese cars - but you need to do a full flush before you put it in, and it's still >$10/gal. seriously, for an extra $8 over 60k miles you are better off using the Nissan stuff. any dealer should be able to give it to you for $18/ gal (full strength) if you ask for a discount. otherwise it's $32/gal.

 

what do u mean, ask for a discount?

 

when they say "it's $32/gal" ask them if you can have it for $18 (which I think is their "internal nissan cost" for the stuff). this worked for me at 2 different dealers. Woodfield Nissan in Schaumburg is one of them.

Actually, 2 other dealers in the Niles/evanston area have also given me discounts on other parts. you just need to ask for it. just say "hey man, can you give me a break on the parts?". they have the ability to do it. I've only been shot down once.

 

lol, interesting to know that... thanks, although I have never yet bought anything from the dealer yet.

 

This may be a repeat from other people, but the followings are the one that should be done for the 60K Miles Maintenance (the list came from the local Nissan dealer in my area):

-- Oil & Filter Change (Duh, Common Sense)
-- Inspect Steering & Suspension Components (FREE)
-- Computerize Tire Balance Includes Rotate
-- Clean & Adjust Spark Plugs
-- Automatic Tranmission Service
-- Cooling System Service
-- Inspect Belts & Hoses (FREE)
-- Complete Brake Inspection (FREE)
-- Inspect Distributor, Plus Wires & Coil (FREE)
-- Fuel System Service: Replace Fuel Filter & Perform System Computer Check
-- Replace Air Filter
-- Inspect Exhaust (FREE)
-- Rear Brake Service (Clean & Adjust)
-- Battery & Cable Service
-- Adjust Drive Belts
-- Throttle Body Service
-- Fuel Injection Service

 

Wrong generation here... no plug wires on the VQ

 

heres a detailed list for the 60k service:
http://web.archive.org/web/200111091...k_service.html

 

Well, I guess it's not required for your Maximas, but it's required for mine. I think.

 

Unless you have a one of a kind A32 Maxima that does not have a VQ30DE.. then I'd say you have no clue you're talking about because no VQ has spark plug wires.

 

Well, you are right about one thing, I have no clues about cars' components.