Fuel Gauge Recall for the US

gumpy · 03-03-2010, 12:07 AM

Three types of Nissan vehicles are being recalled due to dodgy fuel gauges

Nissan recalls US vehicles

you reckon the 370z is next? our gauges suck...

Zsteve · 03-03-2010, 12:11 AM

mine seems pretty much dead on.

AK370Z · 03-03-2010, 12:18 AM

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Due to a problem with a sensor inside the fuel tank, the gauges can show gas tanks a quarter full when they are in fact empty.

Nissan suggests keeping a half-tank of gas in the vehicles until the gauges can be repaired, eliminating the risk of running low on fuel.

Looks like they are having opposite issue. In our Z, the last dot is not showing even when the tank is full.

I actually poured in a bottle of Techron stuff today. I'll do this with this fill up and next and then I'll post results. Thanks to Modshack for the idea. I probably wouldn't take it in since it's such a small issue and doesn't bother me at all. Also, after driving about 20-30 miles, my last dot actually lits up

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I know in australia, dealers are fixing this issue under warranty. So, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a TSB for it in near future.

gumpy · 03-03-2010, 12:30 AM

we must have dirty fuel... =/

Belsavis · 03-03-2010, 12:31 AM

My gauge takes forever to get to half, usually 300+ miles. It even affects how the computer calculates avg mpg. On a flat road over 150mi my mpg went from 27 to 24 at 80mph. kinda annoying.

Minicobra1 · 03-03-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Looks like they are having opposite issue. In our Z, the last dot is not showing even when the tank is full.

I actually poured in a bottle of Techron stuff today. I'll do this with this fill up and next and then I'll post results. Thanks to Modshack for the idea.

What Techron stuff? and what is it suppose to do?

SoCal 370Z · 03-03-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

What Techron stuff? and what is it suppose to do?

Techron Fuel Cleaner

I've always bought it by the case through the years, plus, I use Chevron fuel too. I believe the newer bottles even tout how it keeps fuel sending units working better.

AK370Z · 03-03-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Techron Fuel Cleaner

I've always bought it by the case through the years, plus, I use Chevron fuel too. I believe the newer bottles even tout how it keeps fuel sending units working better.

Thank you Jim.

That's the exact one I bought (up to 20 gallon though since our tank is 19 gallons).

Pharmacist · 03-03-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gumpy

Three types of Nissan vehicles are being recalled due to dodgy fuel gauges

Nissan recalls US vehicles

you reckon the 370z is next? our gauges suck...

i was hoping that our cars would be part of that recall for the fuel gauge. they seem to malfunction and give inaccurate readings pretty often based on reports on this forum

thing is though, our gauges tend to underestimate, not overestimate the amount of fuel, so there's no risk of running out of gas in the middle of nowhere or in the passing lane of a highway. so that rules out a recall. still hoping they'd at least do a tsb

spearfish25 · 03-26-2010, 07:44 PM

My gauge just started acting up (9k mi). Now the last dot or two won't light up. Also, upon refueling, the estimated distance to empty takes forever to go up from the value just prior to filling up. This just AFTER running my first tank with Techron. Annoying.

ZKindaGuy · 03-26-2010, 08:08 PM

No problems with my gauge...reads correctly and the last fuel "dot" always lights upon a full take.

cossie1600 · 03-26-2010, 08:53 PM

oh no not again. i had my fuel pickup fixed on my 350. the car started having pickup issue ar 1/4 tanki instead of 1/8

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 09:51 PM

The gas tanks were empty when the gas gauge was showing 1/4 left. I highly doubt anybody has had that issue with a Z

vipor · 03-26-2010, 11:01 PM

I get like 50-60 miles after the gauge is empty if I take it easy on the throttle. I know I shouldn't push it that far, but yeah.

spearfish25 · 03-26-2010, 11:30 PM

Does anyone know how to troubleshoot the system? There are two fuel level gauges, the second listed as a sub level gauge. The main unit is under the passenger side shelf while the sub gauge is in the fuel tank on the driver side. Not sure which to go about fixing/replacing/adjusting. Also, do you think the 'last light doesn't illuminate' issue is just an adjustment to the floats rather than a gauge malfunction?

I may pull the shelves out and see what these fuel gauges look like myself. Seems easy enough.

03-03-2010, 12:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	Fuel Gauge Recall for the US Three types of Nissan vehicles are being recalled due to dodgy fuel gauges Nissan recalls US vehicles you reckon the 370z is next? our gauges suck...

03-03-2010, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	mine seems pretty much dead on. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

03-26-2010, 07:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	My gauge just started acting up (9k mi). Now the last dot or two won't light up. Also, upon refueling, the estimated distance to empty takes forever to go up from the value just prior to filling up. This just AFTER running my first tank with Techron. Annoying. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-26-2010, 09:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	The gas tanks were empty when the gas gauge was showing 1/4 left. I highly doubt anybody has had that issue with a Z bader370z likes this. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-26-2010, 11:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I get like 50-60 miles after the gauge is empty if I take it easy on the throttle. I know I shouldn't push it that far, but yeah. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-03-2010, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	we must have dirty fuel... =/

03-03-2010, 12:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Belsavis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 65 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	My gauge takes forever to get to half, usually 300+ miles. It even affects how the computer calculates avg mpg. On a flat road over 150mi my mpg went from 27 to 24 at 80mph. kinda annoying.

03-26-2010, 08:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	No problems with my gauge...reads correctly and the last fuel "dot" always lights upon a full take.

03-26-2010, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	oh no not again. i had my fuel pickup fixed on my 350. the car started having pickup issue ar 1/4 tanki instead of 1/8

03-26-2010, 11:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Does anyone know how to troubleshoot the system? There are two fuel level gauges, the second listed as a sub level gauge. The main unit is under the passenger side shelf while the sub gauge is in the fuel tank on the driver side. Not sure which to go about fixing/replacing/adjusting. Also, do you think the 'last light doesn't illuminate' issue is just an adjustment to the floats rather than a gauge malfunction? I may pull the shelves out and see what these fuel gauges look like myself. Seems easy enough. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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