2000 Nissan Maxima: What is the oil type and capacity?

The 2000 Nissan Maxima oil type and capacity iS5w30 and 4.2 quarts. The quoted cost for a Nissan Maxima oil pump replacement is between $1,073 and $1,278. Labor costs are priced between $791 and $995 while parts are priced at $292. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. One common problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might explode. Bad oil can cause the engine to fail. Knocking noise may arise from the engine. You could experience poor gas mileage as well. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly.