Water in the fuel?

Tiny
DAVE J.
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  • 2005 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • 94 MILES
I think I have water in my fuel. I have tried a drying agent which worked for about 1/2 a tank but I am now back to the rough idle and no acceleration. And in fact the 05 extera will not start. Am I on the right track by assuming water in the fuel or is there something else I should be looking for? Outside of draining the fuel is there something I can do to get it started and back on the road?
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 7:25 PM

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Tiny
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Can you get a sample of the suspected gas? I would recommend draining the tank, and refilling with fresh fuel to get back to running normally, if indeed the possible contamination of the fuel in the tank is the issue.
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 8:01 PM
Tiny
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If engine check light is on, run scan to get troble code. Be sure to change fuel filter.
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 9:25 PM
Tiny
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Any luck?
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Monday, January 24th, 2011 AT 3:44 AM

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