Easy to replace on your own
The Fuel Tank Cap on your Nissan is frequently overlooked. You twist off the Fuel Tank Cap, top of your fuel levels, and then tighten it back into place every time you get fuel, but that's probably the only time you think to acknowledge your fuel cap.
The Fuel Tank Cap serves an important purpose in the performance of your Nissan as a whole. You already know that it creates a seal for the fuel tank and keeps outside moisture, debris, and dirt from contaminating your gasoline. But here's another thing: the Fuel Tank Cap is also a component of your Nissan's evaporative emissions system (or EVAP).
When you're driving, your fuel heats up significantly and generates dangerous byproducts. Fortunately, with the Fuel Tank Cap in place, the EVAP system helps capture those fumes to prevent them from being released into the atmosphere.
If you aren't able to click your Fuel Tank Cap into place, or if it becomes loose after being tightened, you probably have a worn out gas tank cap. Since this component is also part of your EVAP system, your dashboard engine light may illuminate if your cap is loose or broken. Additional signals of a worn out Fuel Tank Cap include gasoline odors while the engine is running and decreased fuel efficiency without having changed any of your travel habits.
Consider the drawbacks of a Fuel Tank Cap that's no longer functioning correctly. A Fuel Tank Cap that doesn't fully seal may release damaging byproducts into the air around your Nissan, but it can also lead to costly wear and tear in your Nissan. A worn out Fuel Tank Cap can reduce your Nissan's engine performance tank your gas mileage (no pun intended!), and cause fuel leaks. You should consider replacing the Fuel Tank Cap in your Nissan immediately once you notice that it is not operating as it should.
Replacing an old Fuel Tank Cap is fast and easy, and you don't need special tools to do it. Just be sure to shop directly with Nissan Genuine Parts to get a perfect fit for your model and trim.
This Fuel Tank Cap (reference number 172514BA0B) will fit your Nissan GT-R 2009-2020, Nissan Rogue 2010-2020, or Nissan Rogue Sport 2017-2020. Check out the What This Fits link for additional information.
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Fits Rogue