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How do I open the gas tank on a Nissan Altima from 2008?

I have to take my girlfriend to the airport, but I don’t own a car, so she let me take hers. After I drop her off, I want to fill the tank to be nice. However, I’m looking around the car, and I have no idea how to open the tank. What do I need to do to open the gas tank on a 2008 Nissan Altima?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting to the gas cap on any vehicle is different, so confusion is rampant for first-time drivers! To open the gas tank on a
Nissan Altima
from 2008, lift the fuel filler door release lever located on the bottom left-hand side of the dashboard.
It’s identifiable by its gas pump icon. Once you see it, just lift up and the fuel filler door should pop open. After you’re done refueling, push the door back in place and you’re done!
While you don’t own your own car, you can always tell your girl about
towing and labor coverage
, which acts just like roadside assistance—offering emergency refueling when necessary. That might earn you just a few more brownie points!
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