Raul

Yesterday I replaced the left rear strut. At the left, rear corner of the fuel tank there is a little cylinder with little hoses going to it.

What is that? Is it some fuel filter that I never knew about -- and haven't changed in 173K miles.

Your help appreciated. I'm leaving it alone till I find out.

91 Sentra, 1.6, 3-sp auto.

Thanks

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Raul
91 Sentra E, 1.6, 3-sp A/T
96 Sentra GXE, 1.6, 4-sp A/T
81 F-100; 89 Jeep; 93 Grand Caravan

 

Centurion

No it's the charcoal canister thing that absorbs fuel vapor (e.g., on a hot day) so it doesn't escape into the atomosphere.
Engine vacuum purges the vapor so no replacement is necessary unless it gets saturated with fuel.

Raul

Kinda puny idn't it!

All the charcoal canisters I have seen were a lot bigger. This thing is about an inch in diameter and about two inches long.

Thanks

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Raul
91 Sentra E, 1.6, 3-sp A/T
96 Sentra GXE, 1.6, 4-sp A/T
81 F-100; 89 Jeep; 93 Grand Caravan

Centurion

. I am incorrect...the canister is located under the hood near the fuel filter I believe. Maybe that piece is the fuel pressure regulator.

Raul

I don't think so; the FPR is up front by the injectors. If I get a break in the action today, I'll call a Nissan dealer to see if they have an exploded diagram and maybe figure it out. Interesting.

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Raul
91 Sentra E, 1.6, 3-sp A/T
96 Sentra GXE, 1.6, 4-sp A/T
81 F-100; 89 Jeep; 93 Grand Caravan

 

Centurion

I have the FSM in front of me. Looks like that thing is a fuel check valve. There is 1 hose from the tank (the vapor hose so I guess that check valve prevents fuel from entering the vapor hose) and the exit hose goes to the canister.

Raul

I bet you are right! Thanks. Local Nissan parts guy couldn't figure it out -- I suspect you tried harder than he did.

Thanks. Now that I know what it is ... I'll still leave it alone.

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Raul
91 Sentra E, 1.6, 3-sp A/T
96 Sentra GXE, 1.6, 4-sp A/T
81 F-100; 89 Jeep; 93 Grand Caravan

DILLIGAF Racing

Fuel Filter is in the Engine Compartment by the drivers side strut tower, its not really that big either

Brooklyn-B15

I HAVE A 01 GXE 1.8 AUTO AND WAS WONDERING ABOUT CHANGING MY FUEL FILTER BUT CANNOT FIND THE DAMN THING. IS THIS THE SAME AS OTHERS ? ON THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER? THANX GUYS

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