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How do I open the gas tank on a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder?

I’m borrowing my sister’s Nissan Pathfinder for the week and it’s time to refill the tank—but I don’t know how to open it! I don’t want to ask her because she’ll never let me live it down. How do I open the gas tank on a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder?

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Mariza Morin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We get it—siblings can be that way sometimes! But thankfully, it’s really easy to open the gas tank on a 2017
Nissan Pathfinder
. All you have to do is exit your vehicle and press the right side of your fuel filler door. And voila—your gas tank should be open now!
Keep in mind that the fuel filler door also automatically unlocks when the driver door is unlocked. Additionally, the gas tank will open if you unlock all the doors using your key fob or if you manually unlock all the doors with your key. You should be ready to refill your gas tank and your sister will never know you had an issue!
Since you’re on your way to refill your gas tank, here are a few
tips for saving money on gas
. You can save on fuel costs by calmly driving and braking, sticking to a regular
car maintenance schedule
, and avoiding idling at all costs. Also, be aware that Pathfinders use regular unleaded gasoline, so you don’t need to pay extra for premium gas, which will help ease up the burden on your wallet.
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