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Old Jul 31, 2020 | 07:56 PM
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Just got a 2014 Maxima S what should I look for?

Hello as the title says I just bought this 2014 Maxima from auction with door damage with 133k miles. I tested all the options on site and they worked good before bidding and after I won I took a short test drive before it was towed home so I knew everything was in order. I don't know much about this platform just that I always loved them and briefly owned a 05 Maxima awhile back.
Iat's my first non hybrid CVT and I am IMPRESSED with it;s performance. It rides a little rough up front so I am suspecting front control arms but maybe that is how it is designed.
I'll start with oil change (synthetic?) and check condition of coolant and brake fluid.
What other fluids, components or services should I be looking at or checking for condition?
Old Jul 31, 2020 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rowekmr
Hello as the title says I just bought this 2014 Maxima from auction with door damage with 133k miles. I tested all the options on site and they worked good before bidding and after I won I took a short test drive before it was towed home so I knew everything was in order. I don't know much about this platform just that I always loved them and briefly owned a 05 Maxima awhile back.
Iat's my first non hybrid CVT and I am IMPRESSED with it;s performance. It rides a little rough up front so I am suspecting front control arms but maybe that is how it is designed.
I'll start with oil change (synthetic?) and check condition of coolant and brake fluid.
What other fluids, components or services should I be looking at or checking for condition?
Synthetic oil is fine, if the car has over 60,000 miles I would strongly recommend changing the CVT fluid Drain/fill and replace the CVT filter. The car has power but don't beat on it, this generation doesn't like it, cruise with it and it'll serve you well! LtLeary has almost 500,000 miles on his and it's still running strong! Lots of TLC!

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Old Aug 9, 2020 | 02:42 PM
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If you don't have any service records change out all the fluids! CVT drain and fill, Power steering fluid, brake fluid and new coolant and of course an oil change. I would consider replacing the external CVT filter also it is pretty cheap and the tranny is def the weak part of these cars.
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