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Old 09-17-2018, 02:29 PM   #1
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has anyone found a locking fuel cap?

Ford has one for there cars, don’t know why Chevy hasn’t got one yet. Yugely dissapointed
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Old 09-17-2018, 02:45 PM   #2
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If you're worried about your neighbors stealing your gas... you should probably consider moving.
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Old 09-17-2018, 02:55 PM   #3
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If you're worried about your neighbors stealing your gas... you should probably consider moving.
i mean its already got the anti siphon tech anyway. that's part of being capless. ford is the same way.
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Old 09-17-2018, 03:20 PM   #4
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i mean its already got the anti siphon tech anyway. that's part of being capless. ford is the same way.
People stealing your gas is probably the least issues with no locking gas cap.

The bigger issue is vandalism and people putting something in your tank.
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Old 09-17-2018, 03:22 PM   #5
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On my BMWs, the fuel door locks when the car doors are locked. I've always just kind of assumed these are the same way.
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Old 09-17-2018, 03:43 PM   #6
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I have been searching for one. I even contacted Stant about a locking cap. They said they get lots of requests for them, but they don't make them yet
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Old 09-17-2018, 03:46 PM   #7
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If you're worried about your neighbors stealing your gas... you should probably consider moving.
Not stealing my gas, someone putting shit in it lol
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Old 09-17-2018, 04:34 PM   #8
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Not stealing my gas, someone putting shit in it lol
i feel like thats even more of a reason to move. someone has it out for you and they know where you live.
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:07 PM   #9
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Not stealing my gas, someone putting shit in it lol
This happen to you a lot???

I have never had this happen or heard of it happening.
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:16 PM   #10
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All you need is a jealous neighbor or some jackhole in a random parking lot to stick something in your tank. The fear is real and it does happen. I'd much rather have a locking fuel door than nothing at all.
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:18 PM   #11
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All you need is a jealous neighbor or some jackhole in a random parking lot to stick something in your tank. The fear is real and it does happen. I'd much rather have a locking fuel door than nothing at all.
And exactly how many times has this happened to you?
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:37 PM   #12
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Dont european cars get the lock that we all have the slot for. Maybe can just but the locking mechanism, anyone ever looked if the wires are there?
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Old 09-17-2018, 06:02 PM   #13
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Dont european cars get the lock that we all have the slot for. Maybe can just but the locking mechanism, anyone ever looked if the wires are there?
Yes they do. Fuel in EU is about 6 $ a gallon for premium.

There has to be a solenoid available. The real question is if the wiring harness is installed with a connector there. If not thats a big deal. You may also need to program the BCM.

My camaro is parked in a locked garage.
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Old 09-18-2018, 01:23 AM   #14
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i feel like thats even more of a reason to move. someone has it out for you and they know where you live.
Nah these colors don’t run lol #maga


Plus it’s a million dollar neighborhood with expensive cars but I guess some egos get bruised by the camaro being faster and driven by a young handsome man lol. I don’t get why euro camaro s have it but they couldn’t for america. Very dissappointing but not as disappointing as not being able to trust people to tamper with stuff that is not there own
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