Having re-read the OP's post, maybe this will help. If the 09 Maxima 3.5L is similar (or same) to 3.5L Altima that has been posted here(below), there likely could be mainly
3 filter sizes that could fit the 09 Maxima 3.5L. I'll relate it to the Purolator numbering system and cross to Wix.
The most common filter app (I've seen) for the 3.5L and 2.5L is the (Puro) 14610. That crosses to the Wix #51356. The 14610 is what I use on my 03 2.5L.
It is the longer version of the 14612(small/est filter), which is also recommended filter for many 2.5L.'s in the Wix that crosses to the #51365. On the Purolator application guide it is the recommended filter for the 09 Maxima. Wix does list one other app for the 09 Maxima, it's the #51358 and length/height wise it is between the 14612 and 14610.
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/reso...a&year=2009
Recently some members have been looking for a larger version of the common 14610 to use, including for a 3.5L Altima, same engine as the Maxima. For Purolator that larger app number is the 14459. In the Wix filter that crosses to 51334.
http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/results.asp?PartNo=14459&Submit=Search
http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51334
Below is a pic recently posted here of the filter mount on a 3.5L Altima wwhich allows fitment of the larger 14459, in addtion to others mentioned.. Here also is the thread discussing the 3.5L Altima engine filter apps. If the
14610 size or even the 14459 size have clearance, I would choose for either of those. After reading the linked thread below, maybe that will help you decide. That's if I didn't totally confuse you.
Hey, I tried. If you any more questions feel free to ask.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1832936&page=1
