2KBluePearlMax

So I finally surpassed 100,000 miles today It is almost sad to see but I know that my max will be on the road for a long time to come. Is there anything I should look out for at this mileage and any required maintenance I should do to keep it in top shape? Any 5th geners with over 100k feel free to chime in on this one.

mclarengts1

i just hit 100,800... im changing my coil packs and spark plugs today

ChromeSE5

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im doing my tranny this week at 152k and then i should replace my coils since i never did it before.

mclarengts1

yeah i gotta change mine cause they are acting up

BlackBIRDVQ

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111K miles on mine, I need to put my AC back on for the summer- HS headers need to be modified a little bit and I'm just too lazy to do all this :P

Daily Driver2k2

2k miles away from the 100k mark! Need to do a tranny flush/refill, sparkplugs, possible coil packs. For 98k miles she still runs like a champ!

joebangaa

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you guys are doing tranny flushes every 30k right? and sparkplugs at 60k yea? or is the schedule maintenance wrong..

2kprlmax

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The guy I go to said for a manual trans we don't need to do a flush is this correct.

sagamax

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i hit 100k last week

Bobo

No you don't need to do a flush, but the transaxle fluid should be replaced periodically by draining and filling. I don't see any recommended interval in the Nissan manual, but Haynes recommends every 30,000 miles.

I just had mine done a couple of months ago for the first time at about 57,500 miles in my 95SE, which has mostly highway miles on it. I didn't like the color or the viscosity of the fluid that came out.

Daily Driver2k2

[QUOTE=2kprlmax]The guy I go to said for a manual trans we don't need to do a flush is this correct.[/QUOTE


No you don't but us auto magics do.

ZIPPIN

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115,000 and still happy with her. need to replace the belts but i am too lazy for it, like blackbird about his A/C

resurrectedmax

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hit 100k two days ago. everything is running smooth.

is there any indication that your coils need to be replaced?

2kprlmax

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I am at 75xxx and she is still running good. I may just do it for the hell of it what do you think.

Daily Driver2k2

No indication of bad coils....i guess if there not broke i shouldn't fix it.

y2KAOSMax

I'm at 97,000 and running strong. Don't forget to do radiator flush and fill. I think I'm going to need my belts done soon. They haven't been done yet. I'm holding out till I get UDP.

xplosive9z

damn i'm gonna ask two questions that's gonna make look retarded.... what are coil packs? and whats the best spark plugs to get... -130k, 00 auto gle

Plyfender

I'm at 105,000... I hate looking at that number, but like someone said before.. i KNOW my max has a lot more miles to go.

resurrectedmax

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lol, i actually meant what would be an indication of bad coils?

dougiefresh101

Hi guys,

Sorry about the thread hijack it's just I can't start threads with my low post count. I'll be picking up a 2000 Maxima this week with 146,000kms. I know it's slightly high for a 2000 model but it's in good condition and mostly country driving. I know the 4th gen maxima has a timing chain, but I'm not sure about the 5th gen engine. I have a feeling the car won't have had any major servicing done on it. What things should I be checking? Any belts or parts that will be on their way out? My father and I are pretty cluey with cars so most of the work will be done by us, parts will be the only expense.

Once again sorry about the semi hijack but I can't start threads or send PMs.

Army of Maxima

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xplosive... Maximas don't have spark plug wires, they have coil packs at each spark plug.

Get the iridium plugs...

Bobo

Don't get the Iridium plugs. Get the OEM NGK platinum plugs.

seventy5impala

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im at 112k on a 00 SE, no problems only routine oil changes, my coil packs have been replaced once(the dot or no dot thing gave that away), and i took out some spark plugs the other day, and they still look okay. ive had the car since 100k i will pry do the trans flush soon, has anyone performed this, might have some pointers? products too use? One thing bad about buying a used high milage car, not sure exactly where u might stand, but has several service notes on carfax.

shurik

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Man 100K already. Where do you drive??? I have 57K on my, it's 2002. Still kinda a lot, but I bought it when it was 49K, I did 8K in 10 month so far. I guess it's pretty good.

shawn360

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i jus bought mine today and I am a MAX guy now and mine has 116k on it 2000 max fully loaded clean and stock I bought it 4 $6950 i thought it was a deal but not sure ,anyway I love it thats what matters.this site is helping a lot thank you guys

bvenvert

Well, I saw 100K a few months back. I have 118k on my Y2K Max. It still runs like a top and I just had the 17 degree timing advance done at the dealership. It picked up some low rpm power and feels like it has more pop off the line. Quick easy upgrade seemed to remove some of the age on my acceleration. I did new OEM NGK Platinums at 100K and that's about it. I had a faulty coil pack on number 5, but had that replaced and it's run fine ever since. My car has never leaked any fluids and still doesn't, but I am ready for a new set of tires.

I think if you change the oil regularly, you can drive a max forever!

Kevon1

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Well i just hit 52.000 miles on my very pampered 2000 Max SE.