Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
I just needed to ask any of you guys about the locking gas cap. It is obvious to me that with the price of gas now there will be a lot of theft so thats why there is a locking gas cap available now. What I am wondering, is that the only reason lots of you are ordering or installing this locking gas cap or is there some reason like better looks or easier operation? Thanks for any feedback [sm=feedback.gif]
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RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
Anti-theft, pure and simple.
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RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
GOT IT, Thanks RoswellGrey Fat cat[sm=gears.gif]
ORIGINAL: RoswellGrey Anti-theft, pure and simple. |
RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
There's another reason to have a locking cap, and that's to keep people from putting stuff in your tank - sugar for example. But as far as theft goes, if they want your gas they will cut your fuel line.
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Myth busters proved that doesnt hurt car...Clorox in a metal tank was worst it rusted up bad.We have plastic tanks.
If someone leaves there car where they are worried about something like that they should be more worried about slashed tires or a nice key down the side. |
RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
ORIGINAL: Zoomin There's another reason to have a locking cap, and that's to keep people from putting stuff in your tank - sugar for example. But as far as theft goes, if they want your gas they will cut your fuel line. |
RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
Does the locking cap require you to replace the outside door as well or is it just for the inside cap itself? I would want one but i wouldnt want to lose my snazzy fuel door.
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No the fuel door flips open to expose a non-locking gas cap. The locking one is the same size...just has a key.
Suger may not hurt...but Drano Cyrstals will mess your fuel pump up big time! Powdered laundry detergent can do some nasty stuff too! |
RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
The locking cap is inside (under the racing gas cap). I ordered one because that bright chrome cap on the rear fender draws attention.
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RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
A few years back, in the Denver area, hoodlums were stuffing rags in the filler and lighting them.
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HAd a car come through the shop with a n intermittent stalling problem. After a huge amount of time, removed fael tank, and drained. Tech found a ziplock bag in there. It would starve the pump for fuel, once suction was broken it would release and float around. It may take 10 miuntes, it may take 3 days before it would act up. Just thought I'ld throw out another reason there.
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RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
if they want your gas bad enough they will just drill a hole in your gas tank and get it that way having a locking gas cap wont help you
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When was the last time you tried to stick a hose down the filler tube? It is next to impossible now a days. Around here they pop a hole in your tank & take what they want & let the rest pour out on the ground!!!!
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They climbed under work van and cut filler tube.If they need/want it they will take it.
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RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
Tsk Tsk Tsk, the world in which we live in. I remember back in the day (the gas crisis in the 70's) when gas theft was about as common as the morning newspaper. They had all sorts of locks, gas pipe obstructing wire coils and other theft deterents. All to no good as a steel punch, hammer and drain pan and they had all of the gas they needed and you had a monumental PITA in getting the gas tank fixed/replaced. There was one lucky individual (and I wont mention my name) who worked for Oldsmobile that had access to the fleet gas pump. Never ever ever had to worry about only $5 worth of gas or the every other day business as my car (oops!) was filled every night and when not driving around it was locked in a garage.
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I worked at gas station and we would give ourselves employee discount. We would turn price down to 9.9 cents per gallon fill up our cars and turn price back up to 89.9. Those were the days before digital.
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Scare tactics worked $20 at Dodge for cap $6 for oil filters. Picking up tonight
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RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
ORIGINAL: RUBBERBNDMAN I worked at gas station and we would give ourselves employee discount. We would turn price down to 9.9 cents per gallon fill up our cars and turn price back up to 89.9. Those were the days before digital. |
RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
The locking gas cap is more to prevent vandalism than to prevent gas theft.
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Unfortunately, thieves punching the hole in tanks is the norm these days and it drains faster.
Of course, anybody doing that in Texas better be careful as they may be staring down the barrel of a gun.......which is also know for punching holes. |
RE: Locking Gas Cap and Gas Theft
I added the locking gas cap, because people are drawn to the door, and just have to open it....takes the worry out of people messing with the gas door (that and the pit bill sitting next to the door..ok he's a beagle, but thinks he's tough)
(added dealer mag wheel locks for about the same reason......just don't leave the key in the glove box) |
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