Today I tried filling the tank but the nozzle kept tripping after 3 - 4 gallons. I had to pull the nozzle out just a little and finally got 13.3 gallons in it. Wonder how many of you experiance this? I'm aware of the past shuttle valve problems. I hope this isn't it. New 05 touring.

 

There's a TSB...

 

me 2 but it only happens like once a month so no big deal im guessing

 

Thanks for the info guys!

 

Every few fillups it stops filling after like a tenth of a gallon and i have to take the nozzle in and out a couple times to get it to continue filling....anyone have a link to the TSB?

 

Here you go,

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../NTB05-048.htm

 

Hmmm i hadnt heard about there being a tsb for this. Its only happened twice to me in the two years i've had the car. Kinda doubt its worth risking a dealership messing with my car unless i'm up near courtesy at some point.




~Nick

 

Rotate the handle 90 degree while holding down trigger always works. Otherwise, the TSB.

 

like he said just turn nozzle upside down and then start pumping (gas I mean ) works for us. Motorcycle guys would know about this one.

 

Thanks for your help. I'll have to try your tips and keep the TSB in mind.

 

There is a tsb on it they call it a defective shutter valve. but certain vin#'s only pertain

 

Yes a Z problem, but try using a different pump at the station, or go to a different station. Some pump nozzles work perfectly fine! Ive learned which ones to avoid at the multi-pump Shell station I use.

 

I just avoid Shell gas stations, period. Not because of the gas filling problem. Just because of their gas and their previous problems.

BP Amoco Ultimate of Chevron w/ Techron for me please.

 

Happens to me too. It's very random though...no biggie for me happens maybe once a month as well.

 

Anyone had the problem "fixed" at the dealer to find out later that you can't get gas into the car at all? I pump 2 cent in and it overfills.

 

I was wondering WTF that was. I have the same problem with Shell stations. Oh well as long as i know that its a common problem.

 

I dont know if this is related.... but when I fill up my gas gauge needle never hits the full line... every other nissan ive ever owned the needle goes just past full when I fill up, but the Z doesnt ever hit that line... does everyone experience this same thing?

 

On my gas gauge the needle does show past FULL when FULL. The shut off works properly on my car as well.

BlackSpec02-Maybe you need the gas tank fix /shutter valve TSB. Maybe?

 

I had the problem when my ZR was new - took it in to the dealer to fix this issue, which was before the TSB was out, and they had no idea. Good news is over time it stopped, 2 yrs later and the problem has fixed itself - never have the problem any more.

 

Service Bulletin Num : 05048
Date of Bulletin: JUN 14, 2005

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Summary: 2003-2005 NISSAN 350Z; FUEL TANK DIFFICULT TO FILL AT TIMES