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    Dirt collecting in fuel filling port......

    I filled up my Micra for the first time today, and what a shock I got.....the vehicle had been washed and was sparkling clean when I took delivery of it....but when I opened the fuel filler door, it was awful.....it looked like someone had taken the vehicle out 4X4ing(perhaps they have)....Anyways too late in the day to do a clean up.....but that much dirt around a fuel filler cap is not a good thing. Is the Micra prone to collecting dirt and moisture in the fuel filler port?....if so, I will have to be extra careful cleaning....as this looks like it could be a prime area to rust.....


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    probably the whole car looked like that at one point....how does under thee hoodlook?there is no spashshield so i find the engine gets grubby quickly...maybe check air filter too ?
    2015 Micra S (manual)
    no A/C /no power options/ block heater/4x 2 Ohm speakers...all factory stock in 2015
    Feb 2015 build
    9,999 purchase price + tax..no additional 1600$ because it was a 2015 purchased in 2016
    so receipt says $8,399....+1600 .... so they look good i guess...for a brand new car!

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    Under the hood looked very clean....but that isnt to say they didnt steam clean it before sale.....thanks for your suggestions.....I will have another look under the hood and have a boo at the air filter as well.....Thanks again....
    Last edited by HammyJ; 01-18-2021 at 11:12 PM.

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    Sometimes its better to post a picture describing the problem then describing the problem with words.

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    Roger on that.....


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2019 Micra SV automatic: 8.5 L/100 km ... 33.1 mpg (Imp) ... 11.7 km/L ... 27.6 mpg (US) ...


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