i have heard that the engine in these cars is one of the best V6 engines ever built.... right?

my question is, assuming regular/timely maintenance, how long can this engine last - 200,000 miles? more?

tough question to answer... but a rough figure will help. thanks!

 

people have taken their cars up to 250000 miles so if yu havent reached thst no. dont worry as long as yu maintain the car properly

 

The VQ engines will last a lot longer than you probably think. If you maintain these engines correctly, they'll go 250-300,000 miles without a hiccup. Try searching the forums for some posts on high mileage maximas...there are a bunch of members with 250K+ miles on their Max.
-Chad

 

I have a friend who has a 3rd Gen Maxima and it seriously has over 500k miles on it. It has been used to drive accross the U.S. so many times its crazy.

If you maintain you car nicely you will be returned the favor.

 

I got a 120000 miles on mine and it still has stock compression. It still runs 15.2's only thing about it is the AC has gone out.

 

My 1995 Nissan Maxima has 151k+ miles on it. Minor glitches here and there but nothing out of the ordinary...except I had my transmission rebuilt because previous users abused it.

 

I have 162 K on my and it still going strong killin' everything that pulls up next to me

 

The engine is quite good.
As for the transmission, don't be surprised to see it go out at around 100K to 150K miles. Its a great engine mated to a not-so-great automatic.

 

The dealer told me that it wasn't unusual to see these engines go over 500,000 kms (310,000 miles).

The key here is maintenance. Do the regular oil changes and fluid flushes, and it should run good for years and years to come.

 

i really think that with proper maintenance the VQ will go 350k miles + easy.. Seeing how people have reached 400k in 3rd genereation VG maximas.. the VQ is capable of that for sure.. This is one of the best V engines ever made, don't worry about it dying if you are doing maintenance.

 

I love my Maxima

 

i second that! and hope mine lasts for hundreds of thousands...knock on wood

 

I always love reading these threads. I'm at 30k miles right now so I still have a long long way to go hopefully.

 

Mine has 31K on it, and it is going hella slower than it did when i bought it with 27k on it. Maybe i should flush the engine and replace with sythetic?

 

Not a VQ but my Nissan Z24 motor in my 85 Pickem up has 210,000 on it and I drive that sucker like Nissan never would have though someone would drive it.


Drive it like you stole it!

 

I'm near 79K and I too have a ways to go, but so far so good

 

My friend has a 93 that was dive by his mom w/ 340,000 miles on it. Looks brand new except for fading paint on the roof.

 

just reached 340,000 miles body good mpg 28 hwy

car handles good

rear end suspension squeaky

bumps on roads kill me bushings bad is it worth new shocks

 

Just reached 320k on both engine and auto trans!!!

 

Mine had 293 on it before it was swapped out. I dont know what was wrong with it but i have paper work stating it was the original motor. Now it has a fresh rebuilt in it ready to go another 293

 

I actually have 2 1995 maximas (don't ask)... The first has been in the family since it's purchase, and is up to 235,000 miles (exactly), engine has been AMAZING over the years.

We're probably going to donate it now as it's a spare car, and needs around $600-800 worth of work (radiator, some hoses, etc...)

My current 1995 maxima is at around 130K miles, and is still running great :-) Although just had to replace the knock sensor + rear O2 sensor, that wasn't cheap (can't do that myself)

Edit: Both automatics, both GLE

 

297000 here runs like a top

 

my original trans had 175,000 on it b4 it started slipping, and my motor has 218,000 and needs a timing chain/water pump job but still runs really well. i do my oil changes at 2,500 miles and have cleaned everything on the block with new front and rear valve covers and plugs recently. i love maxy and here she is

 

my maxima has 240,000 km and is in good running condition jus eats gas like a *****!

 

You guys make me giggle.

385,000 Miles..

Original Engine and Trans.

Hell I've been running the same NGK Laser's for the past 200K.. It literally just occurred to me last week so I 'might' change them.

 

I have 197k on my 95 maxima and it is starting to have problems. I love this car and I want to keep it.
It is leaking coolant and I cant find the problem.. Please helppp!

 

search man, cripes there's gotta be a thousand threads on this, threadjacker!!!!!

 

proof or go home

 

Mine almost has 220k still going strong and just now seeing track life. For the most part everything is original motor wise. Only have OOvi at 208k and replaced knock sensor at 205k new pcv valve around 205k. Yep that's all to new towards the motor and she has seen a 14.6 1/4 mile and improving hehehe

Jo~

 

I just turned 139,000 kilometres on my 95SE one-owner 5-speed. It is going to out
live me.

I had the tranny rebuilt and the clutch replaced while they were at it in August 2009 as a result of the dreaded differential carrier bearing problem. The clutch still had 50% left.

I still have the original front brake pads in place, with lots of life left.

 

over ~440,000km = over 280k miles on my father's '97 and still running fine - just with small maintenance.

 

Proof pretty soon, Just finished changing the plugs, shes warming up so i can recalibrate the TPS.

 

WELL????

 

Plugs.

You'll have to take the original Engine and Tranny statement on trust.

I can Assure you It Is.

 

I take back every statement about lasers now.......... But im still buying my coppers cause im a cheap a$$

 

That is some worn out, yet very clean, plugs.

 

200k those plugs needed a change there wearing on the edges but theres no oil or fuel fouling looks like you a/f ratio is dead on I LOOOVE THIS CAR

mine has 218k miles. by the way the previous owner bought it new and was AWSOME! every oil change was done at 3k and the SES light came on once for the coils, then i bought it and now its well maintained by a certified technician.
sooo.... to answer your question THESE ENGINES ROCK!!! and yes it was on wards ten best engines for ten years straight.

you bought a good car dude

 

My 3rd gen had 265k drove it 60 miles to work 7 days a week never left me sittin a/c even still worked... An my 4th gen is bout to hit 200k hoods only been up for oil changes

 

95 gxe had 340000 before the engine went replaced with a 97 motor it has 176000 trans is original 350000 still going but time to replace i love my max

 

Does anyone know if the valve body modification increases the life of the tranny?