lukeb

They got me for a quarter (or a little more) of my 40 Gal tank - found out the drill attached siphons work like a charm - so I will be at the dealership tomorrow and order one - doubt they have them in stock.

Ladderco6

I remember that also! That guy was convinced it was stolen! LOL

rdkev

lol i missed the story... anybody wanna post it up?

LiftedTeal95

I used to have a pepboys/autozone locking gas cap on my bronco, it served its purpose, never thought someone would go as far as popping a hole in the tank though.

Truck owner

Used to never see much drilling or punching when the tanks were metal and could cause a spark and explode but since there all plastic now the thieves are looking for the big pay day. We wouldn't have this issue if gas prices were back to $1.50 like they were before 9/11. Greedy vultures. For $20 its worth having the locking plug and I like mine. Keeps junk/debris/water from entering the neck and it is another laying of comfort knowing it is protected..

whitescrew77

Winning. ...... Lol! That guy was clueless!

princevalium

I just watched this video:



It does state that the flap keeps water out of the tank.

Truck owner

And Ford promised my Ecoboost would get 15/21 fuel mileage, and my truck wouldn't shake/breakdown too, If you feel comfortable w/o a cap that's cool. I feel better having an extra layer of protection and safety on my gas tank lid. The locking plug is worth the $20 I spent on it.

princevalium

I don't know that I feel comfortable without a cap per say...this is the first vehicle that I have owned that did not have one. The thing is like others have said...the locking caps are not much of a deterrent but it just might be for those that don't want to take then extra time to remove it. I haven't decided on which way I will go as of yet, but I can say i think about it every time I was the truck...lol

gDMJoe

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