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How do you open the gas tank on a Nissan Pathfinder from 2020?

I just picked up a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder from the used car dealership, but I can’t figure out how to fill the tank! How do I open the gas tank door?

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Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Well, you definitely need to be able to get to your gas tank! Like most newer vehicles, you won’t find a fuel door release lever or button in the
Nissan Pathfinder
. To open the gas tank door on a Nissan Pathfinder from 2020, press the right side of the fuel tank door on the exterior of the car until it pops open. Unscrew the gas cap, fuel your SUV, and then close it back up.
When filling up your Pathfinder, ensure you remove the gas nozzle when it clicks off. Overfilling the tank on your Nissan by more than three clicks can lead to the following:
  • Vehicle performance issues (engine stalling, fuel system damage, etc.)
  • Fuel spills
  • Potential gas fires
Filling up your gas tank is one way to keep your Pathfinder performing in peak condition, but keeping up with a basic
car maintenance schedule
is another simple way. If you want to extend the time between fill-ups, you can also practice driving habits that improve fuel efficiency:
  • Use smooth acceleration and apply the brakes gently
  • Maintain a constant speed
  • Use A/C only when driving at higher speeds
  • Drive at economical speeds and distances
  • Use cruise control
  • Plan the shortest route
  • Avoid idling
  • Don’t let your vehicle warm up excessively in the cold
  • Park in a shaded place to keep your vehicle cool
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