There is no reason to ever bleed a cooling system.
you may have trapped air in the cooling system..try bleeding the cooling system
The cooling fans on a 99 Nissan Maxima will not come on if the coolant temperature sensor is defective. The fan only comes on when the temperature passes a threshold.
If a head gasket is bad, the pressure of combustion can be transferred into the cooling system. The addition pressure in the cooling system can blow out the radiator. Assuming your not replacing it with a used one. Used radiators are usually temporary.
Where is the coolant bleeder valve located on a 2003 nissan maxima 3.5
Even though you have already replaced the thermostat, there are other issues that can cause your Nissan Maxima to overheat. Your fan may be stuck and not operating as it should.
Nissan matic S type used to be Nissan matic J but matic S replaced the J
Cooling fan not working, or your cooling system needs a complete service. The cooling fan should be on continuously when the A/C is on.
Normally it will last the life of the engine and is replaced when the engine is overhauled.
Maybe try replacing the fan clutch first.
10 3/8 qts.
In the fuel tank - - in this file https://sites.google.com/site/mmagha55/nissan
in the fuel tank, not meant to be replaced as routine