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geminidreams · 09-16-2009, 09:29 PM

I wonder why GM didn't design the gas cap cover to be locking? With the price of fuel and people wanting to steal gas and all.

Just wondered.

CAM MAN · 09-16-2009, 09:32 PM

Only aftermarket Don't Know why???

jpsuperman81 · 09-16-2009, 09:32 PM

This has been posted many times I can't remember exactly but basically something is built into the neck of the tank i believe which makes stealing fuel impossible. Not 100% but i know its been mentioned. And like I said last time it was posted has anyone ever really tried to steal your gas? I mean gas has stayed down its not like last summer. I have never heard of any gas theft in my area.

ljustin293 · 09-16-2009, 09:32 PM

cost?

G.E. · 09-16-2009, 09:33 PM

for real... i mean it not locking annoys me as much as it being opposite of driver side...

jpsuperman81 · 09-16-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSARME

Yeah. I always wonder about this. I paid $44,000 for my camaro. The least I would expect is for the gas cap to lock like it does in almost all other 40k+ cars. My benz would lock until you put the key into the ignition and my acura required you to unlock it with a plank....

Not to be nit picky here but technically the camaro isn't a 40k plus car, you only hit that number because of accessories, wheels and ground effects. Its definitely in the under 40k market segment.

ORANGE U NV · 09-16-2009, 09:44 PM

I find the fuel fill being on the passenger side more annoying.

BenReilly · 09-16-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

This has been posted many times I can't remember exactly but basically something is built into the neck of the tank i believe which makes stealing fuel impossible. Not 100% but i know its been mentioned. And like I said last time it was posted has anyone ever really tried to steal your gas? I mean gas has stayed down its not like last summer. I have never heard of any gas theft in my area.

This is what I heard as well...same thing on the new mustangs

levi1922 · 09-16-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BenReilly

This is what I heard as well...same thing on the new mustangs

new mustangs have no gas cap at all. pretty cool actually.

snizzle · 09-16-2009, 09:56 PM

Isn't it mesh built in along the track? You can't get the hose all the way down thus cannot steal the gas. Seems simple.... can anyone confirm?

brigg313 · 09-16-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

Isn't it mesh built in along the track? You can't get the hose all the way down thus cannot steal the gas. Seems simple.... can anyone confirm?

I've heard the same thing about the last several model years of cars. My only concern is, like 2SSARME said, jealous plicks pouring stuff in the tank.

levi1922 · 09-16-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by brigg313

I've heard the same thing about the last several model years of cars. My only concern is, like 2SSARME said, jealous plicks pouring stuff in the tank.

me too.
gas is cheap compared to replacing a complete fuel system, and whatever else they stuff they pour in does.

thiggin2 · 09-16-2009, 11:08 PM

There is a "roll over" valve in the filler neck or just inside the tank. Its used more for roll over accidents but it also guards against theft.

GM does make some caps that lock but not many. The biggest problem with locking caps is most do not seal completely which will cause a evap leak and turn on the SES light.

CloudXTC · 09-16-2009, 11:17 PM

if people stole my gas... i pity thier soul... really... whats this world coming to...

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thiggin2 Drives: 05/07 Chevy's Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 392	There is a "roll over" valve in the filler neck or just inside the tank. Its used more for roll over accidents but it also guards against theft. GM does make some caps that lock but not many. The biggest problem with locking caps is most do not seal completely which will cause a evap leak and turn on the SES light.