When you put gas in it are you filing it up to it stops and then topping it off even more???
I would try to only put max 3/4 tank full and see if it helps, could be a combination of over filling the tank and the fuel expanding putting a tad bit to much pressure on the EVAP system and purging it out… And possible a rubber O-ring not able to hold the EVAP pressure enough to keep the fumes from leaking but not the liquid… But if gas is leaking anywhere it should be leaving a visible trail even if not hitting the ground…
Over filling a fuel tank can/will push the gas into the evap canister which then will purge (fuel smell sometimes) due to too much pressure and can/will damage the canister… Have had to explain that to many customers that kept damaging new evap canisters, once they stopped over filling the tank (kept filling after pump clicks off over and over again) they stopped having to replace canisters…
Probably, but it doesn’t hurt to see if not filling past 3/4 full will help anything or not… But the damage could already be done so who knows know… I’ve seen some crazy things happen over the years…
Many designs today include a check valve for just that reason- to prevent overfilling the tank and saturating the canister.
I am still curious if this is a positive pressure evap diagnostic designed on this car. It’s too new for me to see the various components (for free ) that make up the evap circuit. Looking at underhood images of the car it’s hard to tell but appears the intake is located on the driver’s side where several people have noted the fumes are emanating from that location.
OP’s gasoline-odor symptom is definitely a mystery. It will be interesting to find out the actual cause. There are certainly a lot of places in a car where gasoline fumes could vent. I’m guessing (just a guess) eventually the fault will be the evap canister. Maybe a design or materials fault.
Hi everyone,
It has been a while since I posted on this subject. Nissan has told me the engineers are working on this issue. My wife and I have suffered severe head aches and nausea while driving this car. We have now been without the car for roughly 40 days and we feel great!
Nissan has assigned a Arbitration specialist to my Rogue. They are going to repurchase the vehicle. Get this Nissan wants us to pay 2,200 bucks to complete the process. They will not consider the lost time from work for doctors appointments or sitting at the dealership for this problem. We purchased this vehicle for it’s fuel economy I also think we should be compensated for having to drive a F250 everyday now. Our fuel cost has gone from 40 bucks a week to 95 bucks.
Hey everyone Grab a GOOD Lawyer!
Sorry , but it is not Nissan’s problem that your other vehicle is a F250 . You will never get a settlement that makes you completly happy . As you said you feel better after not driving the Rogue so just take what you can and move on .
I feel Nissan should bare some responsibility here since I purchased the vehicle for it’s fuel economy. I feel blessed I have another vehicle, wow would hate to take on the burden of a rental car for 3 months while I can not buy another vehicle until the load gets satisfied on this one.
If you agreed to the arbitration process, then you are legally bound to accept the arbitrator’s decision. While it is possible that he/she might agree with your position, I think it is unlikely.
So I have no choice but to accept the deal offered by Nissan. They did tell me they have a fix for the gas smell.
For those who wish to keep the rogue press your dealer and corporate Nissan for the repair
Yes, if you agreed to the arbitration process, the document that you signed undoubtedly has some legalese stating that you will abide by the arbitrator’s decision. And, bear in mind that because you got almost 7 months of use from the vehicle, it is very unlikely that you will recoup the original purchase price in full.
Nissan’s offer seems reasonable to me. I certainly understand the reason’s why you’re not overjoyed, but seems very unlikely you’ll be able to obtain a better deal than that. The only alternative I can think of is to take Nissan up on their claim they have discovered what the problem is, and will fix it for you gratis. I’d probably be willing to take a flyer on that, let them fix it and I’d keep it, if Nissan’s explanation for the cause was believable. . Do you know Nissan’s explanation for the odor’s cause?
If we ever find out, it may turn-out to be like the identical problem that Toyota has found on certain models of their cars. Here is the technical bulletin relating to low pressure fuel leak from high pressure fuel pump:
Just to be clear here, have you seen the arbitrator yet? Nissan may make an offer before arbitration hoping ot get off cheaper and you do not have to accept that. You only have to accept the decision of the arbitrator.
But once it is in the hands of the arbitrator, it is possible that you could get less than the Nissan offer. Nissan has been through this a lot, unlike you, and they pretty much know how the arbitrators think.
Their offer is probably pretty close to what the arbitrator would give you, they hope you accept because they have to pay for the arbitration process and they hope to save that. BTW, if this is Nissans offer, it is still negotiable, you could ask for a little more, but don’t get greedy.
Can the arbitrator make her/his own decision about compensation, or must s/he choose between one side’s offer and the other side’s demand (like MLB salary arbitration)? The pertinent point is for the OP to understand the possible outcomes.
The arbitrator is supposed to be independent. I’m sure laws vary from state to state and I believe that there are even some states that binding arbitration clauses are not enforceable. Yes, the arbitrator can make an independent decision that is not tied to either sides demands, perceived losses or offers.
) that make up the evap circuit. Looking at underhood images of the car it’s hard to tell but appears the intake is located on the driver’s side where several people have noted the fumes are emanating from that location.