370 PSA, fill up your tank or turn left only

DR_ · 07-23-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I wish it was that easy of a fix, but I guarantee it will do nothing. The pump simply gets no gas once the reserve runs out inside the little container and all the fuel sloshes to the left side. We need Nissan to put a revision on that motherf-ing part.

Yep it is a very bad design. And as you have noticed the pump can't prime when that container is empty and the only way to get it to prime is to fill the tank full enough that the gas goes over the walls of that little container.

enkei2k · 07-23-2013, 08:18 AM

Sucks for your troubles

Isn't 6-7 dots almost half a tank?

MB_Z · 07-23-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Sucks for your troubles

Isn't 6-7 dots almost half a tank?

With out looking i thinks it's just above a quarter tank there's 19 -20 dots I believe got bored in traffic and counted one day

DEpointfive0 · 07-23-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MB_Z

With out looking i thinks it's just above a quarter tank there's 19 -20 dots I believe got bored in traffic and counted one day

16, 16 dots

geddy lee · 07-23-2013, 08:56 AM

I have been down to 1 dot and 0 dots plenty of times and never had this problem

luigi90210 · 07-24-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

I have been down to 1 dot and 0 dots plenty of times and never had this problem

ditto

i have gunned it around to get to the station quickly and have never once experienced fiel starvation

have your fuel pump checked out at the dealer, they should be covered under warranty

cheshirecat · 07-23-2013, 09:24 AM

IMO, out of all the problems this chassis has experienced over its lifetime, this is the worst one. To me, it's just a completely unacceptable design flaw.

Mr&Mrs · 07-23-2013, 09:56 AM

I have had it happen a few times and im boosted so its very scary! I do think if you are at WOT coming out of the corner your chances of this happening are very high.

I do not see how it is possible to be down to 1 or 0 dots and not have this happen. It got me with 3/4 of a tank once. Granted I need more fuel and was screaming up an on ramp.

This is without a doubt a problem that needs fixing!

DR_ · 07-23-2013, 10:10 AM

All you guys saying you go down to 0 or 1 dots and it not happening are not reading how to recreate this issue. Take it down that low and then go on a long right had corner while applying power. I guarantee you will fuel starve in this scenario. Have your tow hook handy

red2010z · 07-23-2013, 10:14 AM

KNOCKED ON WOOD!

Never had a issue and I have ran it almost bone dry. <15 miles to empty.

Vichtz · 07-23-2013, 10:27 AM

i agree with the minority here. I have been 1 to 2 dots in hard turns and had no issues what so ever...

kittens · 07-23-2013, 10:32 AM

There are 16 dots I think at least in my '09.. I've been down to 0 dots also but this thread will make me fill up earlier

cossie1600 · 07-23-2013, 10:42 AM

I just verified. I was at 6 dot when it happened, it dropped to 5 dot when I stalled.

Just have your AAA ready when it happens. I can't believe it cut out that easy on the street argg

kenchan · 07-23-2013, 11:05 AM

this is odd, cause i do quick right turns often and wot if open road... and no issue. must be something on your car, cossie.

i fill at 1/2 tank. hope you get that fixed.

Mitco39 · 07-23-2013, 11:10 AM

I had 4 dots when it happened, the gauge dropped to no dots and the car stalled. I turned the key on and sat there for awhile with the pump on. There must have been just enough fuel to transfer back over cuz in about 2-3 minutes I was good to go again.

It does indeed suck though.

07-23-2013, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3717	Sucks for your troubles Isn't 6-7 dots almost half a tank? __________________ ...need boost...

07-23-2013, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 14	I have been down to 1 dot and 0 dots plenty of times and never had this problem luigi90210 and 1st like this.

07-23-2013, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31941	I have had it happen a few times and im boosted so its very scary! I do think if you are at WOT coming out of the corner your chances of this happening are very high. I do not see how it is possible to be down to 1 or 0 dots and not have this happen. It got me with 3/4 of a tank once. Granted I need more fuel and was screaming up an on ramp. This is without a doubt a problem that needs fixing! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

07-23-2013, 10:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 18	All you guys saying you go down to 0 or 1 dots and it not happening are not reading how to recreate this issue. Take it down that low and then go on a long right had corner while applying power. I guarantee you will fuel starve in this scenario. Have your tow hook handy Rusty likes this.

07-23-2013, 10:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 14	KNOCKED ON WOOD! Never had a issue and I have ran it almost bone dry. <15 miles to empty. __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

07-23-2013, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	IMO, out of all the problems this chassis has experienced over its lifetime, this is the worst one. To me, it's just a completely unacceptable design flaw.

07-23-2013, 10:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	i agree with the minority here. I have been 1 to 2 dots in hard turns and had no issues what so ever... __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

07-23-2013, 10:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	There are 16 dots I think at least in my '09.. I've been down to 0 dots also but this thread will make me fill up earlier

07-23-2013, 10:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I just verified. I was at 6 dot when it happened, it dropped to 5 dot when I stalled. Just have your AAA ready when it happens. I can't believe it cut out that easy on the street argg

07-23-2013, 11:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	this is odd, cause i do quick right turns often and wot if open road... and no issue. must be something on your car, cossie. i fill at 1/2 tank. hope you get that fixed.

07-23-2013, 11:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	I had 4 dots when it happened, the gauge dropped to no dots and the car stalled. I turned the key on and sat there for awhile with the pump on. There must have been just enough fuel to transfer back over cuz in about 2-3 minutes I was good to go again. It does indeed suck though. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

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