??? on a locking gas cap
#46
09-11-2005, 01:50 PM
The Icepick in the tank started two or thre gas crunchs ago. About when every car on the road started putting anti syphon necks in them. I havn't had a car you could suck gas out of for 15+ years. Unless you count my motorhome.
Only reason for the locking caps is to stop kids from putting stuff in the tank.
Usally your own kids... Not vandelism, just kids doing stupid stuff.
Oh, and on locking twist gas caps, lock it, make sure it's locked, then grasp the locked cap firmly in your hand, and pulling out HARD untwist it, and see what happens...
Chris
Only reason for the locking caps is to stop kids from putting stuff in the tank.
Usally your own kids... Not vandelism, just kids doing stupid stuff.
Oh, and on locking twist gas caps, lock it, make sure it's locked, then grasp the locked cap firmly in your hand, and pulling out HARD untwist it, and see what happens...
Chris
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09-11-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jpdadeo
To follow that train of thought maybe you should leave your truck unlocked with the keys in the ignition and your wallet on the seat. This way the thief could save time and not have to work so hard 
IF SOMEONE WANTS TO DAMAGE YOUR TRUCK THAT $40.00 CAP ISNT GOING TO STOP THEM! I JUST THINK ITS A WASTE OF MONEY, ESPECIALLY AT THOSE PRICES FOR A GAS CAP!! TALK ABOUT THE OIL COMPANYS PRICE GOUGING! WOW 
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09-11-2005, 10:34 PM
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My truck was vandalized at 8 days old. The new gas tank that's all ready installed cost $700+ I wish there had been evidence of the damage, I would have been money ahead to just replace that tank.
Now it's waiting on the insurance company to approve a new engine. Repairs have all ready cost over $7000, and now it's waiting on a new engine.
Buy a locking gas cap or door. Or both.
Now it's waiting on the insurance company to approve a new engine. Repairs have all ready cost over $7000, and now it's waiting on a new engine.
Buy a locking gas cap or door. Or both.
#49
09-11-2005, 10:38 PM
Originally Posted by jimmyb04stx
OR MAYBEE I CAN BUY A VERY EXPENSIVE LOCKING FORT TO KEEP ALL OF IT SAFE!! IF SOMEONE WANTS TO DAMAGE YOUR TRUCK THAT $40.00 CAP ISNT GOING TO STOP THEM! I JUST THINK ITS A WASTE OF MONEY, ESPECIALLY AT THOSE PRICES FOR A GAS CAP!! TALK ABOUT THE OIL COMPANYS PRICE GOUGING! WOW
IF SOMEONE WANTS TO DAMAGE YOUR TRUCK THAT $40.00 CAP ISNT GOING TO STOP THEM! I JUST THINK ITS A WASTE OF MONEY, ESPECIALLY AT THOSE PRICES FOR A GAS CAP!! TALK ABOUT THE OIL COMPANYS PRICE GOUGING! WOW 
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10-16-2005, 05:20 PM
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10-16-2005, 08:31 PM
Originally Posted by jimmyb04stx
OR MAYBEE I CAN BUY A VERY EXPENSIVE LOCKING FORT TO KEEP ALL OF IT SAFE!! IF SOMEONE WANTS TO DAMAGE YOUR TRUCK THAT $40.00 CAP ISNT GOING TO STOP THEM! I JUST THINK ITS A WASTE OF MONEY, ESPECIALLY AT THOSE PRICES FOR A GAS CAP!! TALK ABOUT THE OIL COMPANYS PRICE GOUGING! WOW
IF SOMEONE WANTS TO DAMAGE YOUR TRUCK THAT $40.00 CAP ISNT GOING TO STOP THEM! I JUST THINK ITS A WASTE OF MONEY, ESPECIALLY AT THOSE PRICES FOR A GAS CAP!! TALK ABOUT THE OIL COMPANYS PRICE GOUGING! WOW 
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10-17-2005, 12:10 AM
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My wife bought mine at the dealer...
... and it works great and was $25. The brand is "Stant" model number 17510. You guys are right about those thieves trying to steal gas. Someone trying to get my gas is what prompted me to make this purchase. 
Watch out, cause they are punching holes in the bottom of gas tanks when they cant access the normal way.
Watch out, cause they are punching holes in the bottom of gas tanks when they cant access the normal way.
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01-01-2006, 11:20 AM
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Just thought I'd let everyone know, I bought a locking cap @ AutoZone yesterday for $15. Mainly I'm more concerned w/ someone putting something IN the tank.
I wouldn't have bothered posting for something so little but, I was very impressed w/ the quality of this one. CST (cooling systems technologies)brand. I've had Stant before and if you squeeze them as you turn, you could usually take it right off. With this one, you need the key to lock it but, it seems much more secure and is a better design. The part # is 5907.
I wouldn't have bothered posting for something so little but, I was very impressed w/ the quality of this one. CST (cooling systems technologies)brand. I've had Stant before and if you squeeze them as you turn, you could usually take it right off. With this one, you need the key to lock it but, it seems much more secure and is a better design. The part # is 5907.
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03-23-2006, 11:46 AM
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