Got a 1998 Maxima GXE still with original radiator and 220,000 kms (136,000 mi).

Is this typical, or maybe due for a change soon?

 

possibly due for a change, i had to replace mines within a 2 year period twice, and that was within 75k miles all highway..first time it had a leak, and just recently it kept on overheating constantly on local roads and fine on highways. Thank God that's taken care of.

 

it could start leaking tomorrow or it could start leaking next year or it could start leaking in three years....dont jinx it ...lol
like everyone always say... dont fix it untill its broken

 

Had to replace mine this past weekend...what a simple job...thank God!!

 

its hard to say...whenever it starts to leak it leaks...theres no set miles really.

 

Obviously how long a radiator lasts is a function of how regulary the coolant was changed and the system was flushed.

My 95SE is going to be 13 years old on October 1st. I haven't replaced the radiator and doubt I will have to in the next 5 years.

Granted the car is a low miler.

 

depends on how it was driven, my car it had to be replaced at about 180,000, where as my dad's 95 max hasnt been replaced yet and is sitting at 270,000

just check for leaks, major dents. even possible warping,

 

Same here 188,000,, original...flushed every 30,000 miles. It's the maintenance