looking for good recommendation for aftermarket high pressure PS hose for 2000 Maxima. OEM is probably the answer, but who knows.

I had Amazon special install and the PS pump still screaming.

 

I had to replace the hose twice in the last 15 years. The problem with non OEM is that some of them make a whining noise where you turn the steering wheel. My 1st replacement did that. It is noticeable if you do not have the stereo playing.

The second time I did the replacement, I used Sunsong 3401152. It does not make any noise and I got it from Rockauto. You can buy it now from Amazon for <$50.

 

That hose is a PITA to change in my opinion. Whenever I come across that scenario, I buy OEM even if it costs a little more. I bought mine from NissanPartsDeal.com when it was done a couple years back.

 

I agree that it is a PITA to replace a power steering hose. The banjo bolt needs to be angled in a certain way to be aligned perfectly. The OEM is $225. So it comes down to how long do you want to keep a 2003 car. If you want to keep it as long as you can and you don’t want to mess with the hose again in a very long time, then go with OEM. If you don’t plan to keep the car for much longer and / or you don’t mind messing with the hose again, then go with non-OEM and save $175 for now.