Found a Locking Fuel Cap

[thesocalexplorer]

Nice to see a few solutions that work externally and don't involve any of the flaps in the filler mechanism. Might pull the trigger on one myself.

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[swamp2]

Didn't see these last month when I ordered these:

Sukemichi Locking Gas Cap
https://a.co/d/9G84l9I

Did you read the reviews? Looks nice but poor reviews. Difficult to maintain seal while pumping. Is this an issue for you?

 

[Razorback]

I don't worry about this with my wifes WT... Her gas gauge is always on E. Figure you can't steal gas if there's no gas to steal!

 

[CalvinT]

the fuel door on my badlands locks when the doors lock.

Mine doesn't, 2023 Badlands with high package.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Last time I saw people putting locks on gas tanks was the 70s, maybe early 80s.
I didn't think anyone does that anymore. I'm certainly not, unnecessary pain in the ass,and extra expense.

I've done everything I could to live in a keyless world, I'm not going back in that direction.

I suppose if it's a special case scenario, but for most I think there is no need.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Well watch out, you might be at risk as victim of someone's car cranking fetish, apparently that's a thing, lol.

Yee described himself as having a “car cranking fetish,” noting “the cranking part turns me on kinda" ... College Street Motors in Amherst reported as many as six vehicles needing repairs over the past month due to having water in their fuel tanks ...

https://dailycollegian.com/2021/11/...volving-pouring-water-in-vehicles-fuel-tanks/

I guess its a good thing I'm not a female and/or living in Massachusetts.

Some people really, really, really need mental health care.

 

[broncobase1]

For me it's more about people putting stuff in the tank, which I've had happen. Mischief makers and other such people. I'd like something that reduces that possibility, but is easy to remove for fuel fill.

I'm 62 and have never worried about such things, or having a vehicle stolen or broken into. Man you couldn't pay me enough to live in one of these crime infested he** hole cities.

 

[swami37]

Has anyone actually had gas siphoned from their vehicle’s this century? Asking for a friend

 

[SuperDave150]

My local Ford parts desk and I figured out that the Ford Acessories locking gas cap listed for late model mustangs fits all Ford capless tanks. I proved it by using it on my F150 for years, then tested it on my Bronco. In the end though I’ve decided to live without it.

https://accessories.ford.com/locking-fuel-plug-1

 

[BenderSquatch]

Did you read the reviews? Looks nice but poor. Difficult to maintain seal while pumping. Is this an issue for you?

I did, but my main objective was preventing tampering by vandals.

So far, it's working great for me, no complaints yet.

 

[tock13]

My local Ford parts desk and I figured out that the Ford Acessories locking gas cap listed for late model mustangs fits all Ford capless tanks. I proved it by using it on my F150 for years, then tested it on my Bronco. In the end though I’ve decided to live without it.

https://accessories.ford.com/locking-fuel-plug-1

Had a chuckle…says $12 installation fee

 

[Dialtone]

I'm having '70s oil embargo flashbacks with the locking gas caps. Of course gas jumped up to a horrendous 50¢ a gallon which is a little different.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Thanks for the find op,got mine this weekend.
I live in the sf bay area and nothing is safe here,if they wanted the gas they would just drill the plastic tank from the bottom. This prevents tampering or vandalism not everyone likes a 4wd offroad vehicle there's alot of hate out there if you don't drive a prius or ev. I was also worried it might not clear my keypad but it's fine.

 

[MtnTopComms]

Has anyone actually had gas siphoned from their vehicle’s this century? Asking for a friend

It's actually quite common in some parts of my county.

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