Easy to replace on your own
Your Nissan Fuel Tank Cap is one component that isn't commonly talked about. You take off the Fuel Tank Cap, fill your vehicle's fuel tank, and then tighten it back into place with every trip to the pump, but that's probably the only time you think to acknowledge your fuel cap.
Your Fuel Tank Cap has a vital role in the overall function of your Nissan. You already know that it provides a seal for your fuel tank and stops moisture, debris, and dirt from contaminating your gasoline. But here's another thing: the Fuel Tank Cap is an integral part of your Nissan's evaporative emissions system (or EVAP).
As your engine runs, the fuel in your vehicle heats up and generates harmful fumes. But, with the Fuel Tank Cap in place, the EVAP system can catch these exhaust gases to stop them from seeping out and contaminating the atmosphere.
If your Nissan Fuel Tank Cap no longer clicks into its opening, or if it frequently loosens after you've already tightened it, you likely have a damaged or worn out gas cap. Because the cap is part of the EVAP system in your Nissan, your check engine light may come on if your gas cap is malfunctioning. Other indicators of a worn out Fuel Tank Cap include smelling gasoline while driving and decreased fuel efficiency (with no change in your driving habits).
There are a couple of consequences of a Fuel Tank Cap that has cracked or worn down. A Fuel Tank Cap that doesn't fully seal can release damaging byproducts into the air around your Nissan, and it could also create other significant problems within your Nissan's engine. A broken Fuel Tank Cap can decrease engine performance, lead to poor gas mileage, and cause fuel leakage. You should consider replacing the Fuel Tank Cap in your Nissan immediately once you notice that it is not operating as it should.
Replacing an old Fuel Tank Cap is fast and easy, and you can do it yourself. You just need to shop directly with Nissan Genuine Parts to get the best possible fit.
This Fuel Tank Cap (reference number 1725179961) will fit the following: Nissan 350Z 2003, Nissan Frontier 2001-2004, Nissan Maxima 2002-2003, Nissan Pathfinder 2002-2004, Nissan Sentra 2000-2006, or Nissan Xterra 2001-2004. See the What This Fits section for additional information.
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Fits 350Z, Frontier, Maxima, Pathfinder, Sentra, Xterra