Locking gas caps Anyone?

Saleen0101 · March 11th, 2010, 06:47 PM

I never liked the fact that our gas can be stolen or someone trying to dump something in the gas cap to mess with our cars so i bought a fram locking gas cap. Anyone else bought this or a locking gas cap of some sort? Just a peace of mind thing I guess, but I dont want the check engine light to come on as a result. Thanks

ForestGRN_Ghost · March 11th, 2010, 07:13 PM

i bought mine with one...
i never really looked at the brand.

drazga97 · March 11th, 2010, 08:33 PM

guy before me put one on my cobra. thought about getting one for the gt for a while but never got around to it.

97S281 · March 11th, 2010, 08:53 PM

Yeah, Iv'e got one. I don't have any problems with it. It doesnt cause the CEL to come on.

sharkbait · March 12th, 2010, 01:54 AM

No CEL here. First mod to my car accualy lol

v606er · March 12th, 2010, 01:57 AM

We have them on all our cars.

Actually, the Mercedes's may have the locking gas cap cover deal that has to be opened from the inside, so we might not have put one on them.

A little peace of mind, even if it is very easy to get past them.

Applehead281 · March 12th, 2010, 06:11 AM

i have had the stant one on my car for two years now and no problems what so ever, i sleep better at night knowing its safe cause i have a 93 oct tune and that shit is like liquid gold right now

Goldenpony · March 12th, 2010, 05:08 PM

I also have the Stant. Never had a single problem with it.

Beerhunter · March 12th, 2010, 05:10 PM

I don't have one on my stang but I do on my Explorer. Didn't help me though as they cut the hose that goes into the gas tank and siphoned it out from there.

ForestGRN_Ghost · March 12th, 2010, 07:11 PM

i have also never had the CEL come on.. well not for the gas cap anyway

vomitron · March 12th, 2010, 07:36 PM

I got mine from pepboys

HBK_2007 · March 13th, 2010, 12:02 PM

i dont think the sn95 cars have the sensor that detects if the cap it so but i know the s197 cars do. all i have to say about locking gas caps is...lock only keep honest ppl honest and ive picked alot of gas caps (ppl would come into my uncles locksmith shop all the time cuz they were retarded and lost the key) so they really arent that great.

Applehead281 · March 13th, 2010, 12:11 PM

^ that is why you keep the spare key at home

most caps come with keys.

HBK_2007 · March 13th, 2010, 12:25 PM

true...but ppl are still retarded

example
every few months, one of the car dealerships sends out an ad that has a fake key with it, and supposedly this key gets u a discount or something like that, but ppl will bring that key in, wanted to know what car it fits and if they can get copies for it, lol

nuStang · March 13th, 2010, 12:43 PM

My dad went out and got 5 after someone jacked gas out of his car, so our whole family has them (no problems).

On another note, I am pretty tired of hearing "locks only keep honest people out".
Its not like there are only honest people and hardened criminals, everyone has a limit as too how much they are willing to risk when committing a crime.Thieves are people too, and that means they can be lazy. The idea is to make it harder for them to get your gas than it would be to go look somewhere else.

You could armor plate your gas tank assembly, but does that mean everyone that wants to take your gas has a plasma cutter? In the same way, not everyone knows how to pick a lock, or has the desire to go so far as to cut in to your tank.

But, I will never understand not putting a lock on your own property because someone might steal it, why make it even easier for them to take? Maybe you could even offer home delivery!

Wildsteeda · March 13th, 2010, 12:44 PM

When I bought my Bronco it had one on it and I hated it, so I replaced it with a factory cap. Never had any problems with any of my Mustangs or my Bronco... Guess I live in a honest town "Fort Riley" lol.

P45X4F · March 16th, 2010, 06:47 AM

+1 nuStang

Received mine from AM yesterday. Looks good, and gives me some peace of mind.

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March 11th, 2010, 06:47 PM	#1
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Locking gas caps Anyone? I never liked the fact that our gas can be stolen or someone trying to dump something in the gas cap to mess with our cars so i bought a fram locking gas cap. Anyone else bought this or a locking gas cap of some sort? Just a peace of mind thing I guess, but I dont want the check engine light to come on as a result. Thanks

March 11th, 2010, 07:13 PM	#2
ForestGRN_Ghost Enthusiast 99 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: spokane Posts: 992 iTrader: 0 reviews	i bought mine with one... i never really looked at the brand. __________________

March 11th, 2010, 08:33 PM	#3
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	guy before me put one on my cobra. thought about getting one for the gt for a while but never got around to it. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

March 11th, 2010, 08:53 PM	#4
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Yeah, Iv'e got one. I don't have any problems with it. It doesnt cause the CEL to come on. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

March 12th, 2010, 01:54 AM	#5
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	No CEL here. First mod to my car accualy lol __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

March 12th, 2010, 06:11 AM	#7
Applehead281 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang gt 13.86@ 100.5 street tires Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 1,227 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have had the stant one on my car for two years now and no problems what so ever, i sleep better at night knowing its safe cause i have a 93 oct tune and that shit is like liquid gold right now __________________ The usual bolt on's..

March 12th, 2010, 05:08 PM	#8
Goldenpony Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 reviews	I also have the Stant. Never had a single problem with it. __________________ 2006 GT 'Vert Screaming Yellow, Black leather 5 Spd MGW Shifter Brenspeed 93 Octane tune CORSA Performance Exhaust Retro-Solutions HIDs

March 12th, 2010, 05:10 PM	#9
Beerhunter Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 753 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't have one on my stang but I do on my Explorer. Didn't help me though as they cut the hose that goes into the gas tank and siphoned it out from there. __________________ www.TheLondonProject.ca

March 12th, 2010, 07:11 PM	#10
ForestGRN_Ghost Enthusiast 99 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: spokane Posts: 992 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have also never had the CEL come on.. well not for the gas cap anyway __________________

March 12th, 2010, 07:36 PM	#11
vomitron Regular 2007 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got mine from pepboys

March 13th, 2010, 12:02 PM	#12
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 2009 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,832 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont think the sn95 cars have the sensor that detects if the cap it so but i know the s197 cars do. all i have to say about locking gas caps is...lock only keep honest ppl honest and ive picked alot of gas caps (ppl would come into my uncles locksmith shop all the time cuz they were retarded and lost the key) so they really arent that great. __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, SLP Loudmouth

March 13th, 2010, 12:11 PM	#13
Applehead281 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang gt 13.86@ 100.5 street tires Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 1,227 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ that is why you keep the spare key at home most caps come with keys. __________________ The usual bolt on's..

March 13th, 2010, 12:25 PM	#14
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 2009 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,832 iTrader: 0 reviews	true...but ppl are still retarded example every few months, one of the car dealerships sends out an ad that has a fake key with it, and supposedly this key gets u a discount or something like that, but ppl will bring that key in, wanted to know what car it fits and if they can get copies for it, lol __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, SLP Loudmouth

March 13th, 2010, 12:43 PM	#15
nuStang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Convertible V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 1 reviews	My dad went out and got 5 after someone jacked gas out of his car, so our whole family has them (no problems). On another note, I am pretty tired of hearing "locks only keep honest people out". Its not like there are only honest people and hardened criminals, everyone has a limit as too how much they are willing to risk when committing a crime.Thieves are people too, and that means they can be lazy. The idea is to make it harder for them to get your gas than it would be to go look somewhere else. You could armor plate your gas tank assembly, but does that mean everyone that wants to take your gas has a plasma cutter? In the same way, not everyone knows how to pick a lock, or has the desire to go so far as to cut in to your tank. But, I will never understand not putting a lock on your own property because someone might steal it, why make it even easier for them to take? Maybe you could even offer home delivery!

March 13th, 2010, 12:44 PM	#16
Wildsteeda Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Riley Posts: 125 iTrader: 0 reviews	When I bought my Bronco it had one on it and I hated it, so I replaced it with a factory cap. Never had any problems with any of my Mustangs or my Bronco... Guess I live in a honest town "Fort Riley" lol. __________________ Mamma I wanna go FAST!

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