Phil H
Question: Nissan ester oil?
Is there any consensus whether the 2010 Maxima requires the special Nissan ester oil? My owner's manual recommends it in one place, but in another just speaks to a good 5w30 oil. Other people with whom I've spoken say a good synthetic works just fine. There is a big difference between the cost of Nissan's ester oil ($70 + filter per change) and regular or synthetic oil. Anyone know for sure? I don't want to void the warranty.
Cort S
Phil H
Car Brakes: How Do You Know When to Change Them?
By Zach Bowman For those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicle's braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty Starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. It goes without saying that these pieces wear out, but they do so slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until ...
By Brian Alexander, Road Test Editor DriverSide Overview The 2010 Nissan Maxima finds itself in a tricky position. While it used to be Nissan’s go-to volume seller in the midsize sedan segment, that position now belongs to the Altima, leaving the Maxima no place to go but up on the marketing ladder. As such, the seventh generation Maxima has moved ...