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codek Nov 26, 2013 03:14 PM

Can't fill up gas tank
 
I Just got some work done on my car and now I can't fill my up my gas tank. I Can only fill 5 gallons when I'm on empty. What happened to my car. This would happen to me at certain gas pumps, I only use shell but not at every shell.

KornerCarver Nov 26, 2013 03:37 PM

What kind of work did you have done on your car? Was the gas tank involved in the repairs?

travlee Nov 26, 2013 04:06 PM

when getting gas, turn the handle upside down... there are certain pumps where if the nozzle is in there normal it kicks off like it is full.... but when i turn it upside down it works without any issues

codek Nov 26, 2013 06:45 PM


Originally Posted by KornerCarver (Post 10275002)
What kind of work did you have done on your car? Was the gas tank involved in the repairs?

Nothing anywhere near the gas tank.

RedBullRR Nov 27, 2013 05:44 AM

Hopefully you dont have the same problem I had, I had to have my entire system replaced. I could never get full tank never fill up. Brought car to dealer they replaced a valve that goes from 1 tank to the other, after doing so they broke my fuel gauge. I ran out of fuel a few times because it would say half full but ended up being empty. Anyway good luck you may want to look into that valve.

Syner Nov 27, 2013 07:01 AM


Originally Posted by codek (Post 10275119)
Nothing anywhere near the gas tank.

You can't give a straight answer?

If it was no where near the gas tank, why even mention it? Doofus.

RUNWDVL Nov 27, 2013 07:12 AM

He changed the clock, it's flashing 666. Now it won't fill the tank.

I usually notice cold weather plays a factor.

HK350 Z Nov 27, 2013 08:19 AM

I usualy have to only put the nozzle in a bit, not all the way in,happens at some pumps,some it doesnt.

Again OP what work was done?

codek Nov 27, 2013 12:15 PM

Sorry about that. I got my art test pipes removed and put back on. Also had the rubber components of the front lower chamber arms replaced along with some other part related to the rubber that usually get replaced at the same time.

I Just went to another shell and was able to put 10 more gallons in, so 5 +10 on empty = 20gallons? My gauge also says I have 253dte. That is really low.

ProChargedZR Nov 27, 2013 12:58 PM


Originally Posted by codek (Post 10275516)
Sorry about that. I got my art test pipes removed and put back on. Also had the rubber components of the front lower chamber arms replaced along with some other part related to the rubber that usually get replaced at the same time.

I Just went to another shell and was able to put 10 more gallons in, so 5 +10 on empty = 20gallons? My gauge also says I have 253dte. That is really low.

Correct my horrible math skills, but doesn't 5+10=15?

terrasmak Nov 28, 2013 03:00 AM


Originally Posted by codek (Post 10275516)
Sorry about that. I got my art test pipes removed and put back on. Also had the rubber components of the front lower chamber arms replaced along with some other part related to the rubber that usually get replaced at the same time.

I Just went to another shell and was able to put 10 more gallons in, so 5 +10 on empty = 20gallons? My gauge also says I have 253dte. That is really low.

What is the most you have ever put in? I have put in over 19 gallons once in almost 7 years. Usually 17.5 to 18 and I drive way past DTE 0.

calibredz33 Nov 30, 2013 12:21 AM

I just bought bought a z and gave nitice this problem too. I just hold down the handle to get what I need. Lol how big is our tank anyhow?

midz350 Nov 30, 2013 01:02 AM

Its just the opening of the tank. Its an Asian car, so its tight.

DrummerGirl Nov 30, 2013 09:59 AM

:icon18: lol

I thought I had a problem with my gas tank, but this happens occasionally. Like they said, you just need to hold the nozzle upside down and that usually does the trick. I have to push the nozzle up and hold onto it myself, I can't just put it on the clip to have it pumped automatically because it won't stay for some reason. So yeah, just push the nozzle up and pump it yourself and you should be fine.

RUNWDVL Nov 30, 2013 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by midz350 (Post 10276681)
Its just the opening of the tank. Its an Asian car, so its tight.

Logic.

Spike100 Nov 30, 2013 01:40 PM

Here is a thread that will help you understand the problem you describe:

https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...g-the-gas.html

My 2003 Performance model was part of a voluntary recall by Nissan to repair the problem.

--Spike


Originally Posted by codek (Post 10274977)
I Just got some work done on my car and now I can't fill my up my gas tank. I Can only fill 5 gallons when I'm on empty. What happened to my car. This would happen to me at certain gas pumps, I only use shell but not at every shell.


codek Oct 7, 2015 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by terrasmak (Post 10275804)
What is the most you have ever put in? I have put in over 19 gallons once in almost 7 years. Usually 17.5 to 18 and I drive way past DTE 0.

Resurrecting old thread but still have the same problem.

I get 10.5 gallons max on the fillup when the light comes on.

guitman32 Oct 8, 2015 03:34 AM

Search the TSBs, there are a couple relating to this issue.


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