2023 Nissan Maxima Engine Parts

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include AJUSA 54270200 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS54587.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

3 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes AJUSA 15092900, AJUSA 71008800 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 67764.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 81047800 and MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33612.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE. MAHLE / CLEVITE 54586 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 54586, MAHLE / CLEVITE 54587 and AJUSA 10181300, plus the other parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima — AJUSA 52662300.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

5 Engine Cover parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. TECHPRO NI1228159 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include TECHPRO NI1228159, TECHPRO NI1228160 and TECHPRO NI1228164, among others listed above.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima — AJUSA 50590200.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: SBI 13221.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima — DAYCO PB1682N.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 13261900 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19450.

This table covers the Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RCS103.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Intake Plenum Gasket parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes AJUSA 01291300 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19419.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake to Exhaust. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 878140.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

10 Motor Mount parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — SKP, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ANCHOR 9808.

The Economy section lists 3 options from SKP — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SKMA4365HY is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and PIONEER supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ANCHOR 9808.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: ANCHOR 300313.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

31 Oil parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 5 brands — VALVOLINE, MOBIL, IDEMITSU and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 2208. They are grouped as Full Synthetic, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) and Racing, with Full Synthetic the largest group at 22 parts from VALVOLINE, IDEMITSU, MOBIL and 2 other brands.

This table covers the seals at the Oil Cooler. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima — MAHLE / CLEVITE B33344.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

4 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 3 brands — DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY and REIN.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0160116, DORMAN 090038 and DORMAN 090049, among others listed above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from DORMAN and AJUSA.

Part numbers include AJUSA 01140600, DORMAN 097134 and DORMAN 997134CD.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

4 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT OC2316, GATES 31115 and MOTORAD MO107, among others listed above.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

20 Oil Filter parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 16 brands — VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, WIX and 13 other brands. The "Popular" part is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876.

The Economy section: 7 options from VARIOUS MFR, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, BOSCH and 3 other brands. CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from MOBIL and WIX — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL M1108A is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from BOSCH, WIX, ACDELCO and 8 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 3300.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima — SPECTRA PREMIUM NSP24C.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and AJUSA.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 59010400, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS32250 and MAHLE / CLEVITE OS32249.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

4 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from MELLING and S.A. GEAR.

Listed part numbers: MELLING 721, MELLING 730F and S.A. GEAR RC1038, plus the other parts above.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

4 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 3 brands — S.A. GEAR, INA and MELLING.

The Economy section: 2 options from S.A. GEAR. S.A. GEAR 76280S is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from INA and MELLING. A representative part number is INA ZC90730SX.

This group includes S.A. GEAR 76280S, S.A. GEAR 76280SW and INA ZC90730SX and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the guides and dampers that keep the timing chain on its path. Read more

5 Timing Chain Guide / Damper parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from S.A. GEAR and MELLING. S.A. GEAR 91147 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include S.A. GEAR 91147, MELLING BG5594 and MELLING BG7067, among others listed above.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

6 Timing Chain Tensioner parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — S.A. GEAR and MELLING. The "Popular" part is S.A. GEAR 9441.

This group includes S.A. GEAR 9441, S.A. GEAR 91009 and MELLING BT5441 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE B33343, MAHLE / CLEVITE B33342 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV5276.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

2 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and SKF.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE 67689 and SKF 18857.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

2 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — MELLING and S.A. GEAR.

Listed part numbers: MELLING S1221, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Torque Strut mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

5 Torque Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and SKP. SKP SKM9747 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SKM9747.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from ANCHOR and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL. ANCHOR 9747 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include SKP SKM9747, ANCHOR 9747 and ANCHOR 9551, among others listed above.

This table covers the Valve covers. Read more

5 Valve Cover parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA and ACKOJA. DORMAN 264787 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 264787, ACKOJA A380699 and AUTOTECNICA NI1422902 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO VS50770R.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO VS50770R, AJUSA 56041300 and AJUSA 56041200, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering. Read more

2 Valve Guide parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from SBI.

This group includes SBI 1408190 and SBI 1408217.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

2 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts are listed for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, from MELLING and SBI.

Listed part numbers: MELLING VL730 and SBI 1211064.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO SS72821.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO SS72821, AJUSA 12012100 and AJUSA 57058800, among others listed above.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

4 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts for the 2023 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — HOLSTEIN, WELLS, CLOYES and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 2 options from HOLSTEIN and WELLS. HOLSTEIN 2VTS0279 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from CLOYES and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is CLOYES VTS204.

Part numbers include HOLSTEIN 2VTS0279, WELLS 2T1264 and CLOYES VTS204, among others listed above.

This table covers the cam phaser sprockets used by the variable-valve-timing system. Read more

This group shows a single part: ACKOJA A380600.