Locking Gas Cap

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:49 pm

E-bay did not have any locking gas caps but these guys have plenty. Ordered one for each Jeep today.http://www.autopartsgiant.com/

Troysterr · **Posted:** Fri Sep 02, 2005 10:16 pm

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) wrote:

E-bay did not have any locking gas caps but these guys have plenty. Ordered one for each Jeep today.http://www.autopartsgiant.com/

RockAuto.com is out and hasn't been able to contact Stant to get more.

I just ordered one from jparts. It's listed as one of their hottest sellers. Hope they still have one.

m0th · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:44 am

I've just realised that mine isn't a locking one. On my previous vehicle (Renault Laguna), the gas cap flap was locked via the central locking. I just assumed the KJ was the same.

Mango~Ridge · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:33 am

A buddy of mine works for the stealership in the body shop. He said that there is a anti siphoning device. So the locking gas cap is really not needed. I am real courious if I can push a hose down the filler to see if he is right. The other concern would be if some ******* would put something down the filler just to be mean, Has anyone siphoned gas out of their KJ?

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:39 am

Mango~Ridge wrote:

A buddy of mine works for the stealership in the body shop. He said that there is a anti siphoning device. So the locking gas cap is really not needed. I am real courious if I can push a hose down the filler to see if he is right. The other concern would be if some ******* would put something down the filler just to be mean, Has anyone siphoned gas out of their KJ?

I was told the same thing by a good friend that works for NAPA. He said that ALL vehicles after 02 had this feature. I told my wife at least it will still act as a deterant and steer people away.

Mango~Ridge · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:03 am

It's a good idea, my luck would be someone would try to siphon some gas, couldn't, then throw some gravel or dirt in there cause they couldn't siphon.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:01 am

So we should tell DC to start putting locks on the gas cap cover. My `95 Camry had a locking cover so no need for a locking gas cap. Of course, those little door/covers can easily be bent and broken by a criminal. Locking gas caps are a little harder to break through.

Guest · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:16 am

Mango~Ridge wrote:

Has anyone siphoned gas out of their KJ?

Not yet. And I do like the fact that I can if need be. My limited came w/ the DC locking cap.

IMO, it makes better sense to go w/ a cap.

FlaJeepDiver · **Posted:** Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:45 am

http://www.autotrucktoys.com/liberty/OE ... Oqdov9RaI4

Part #: M05278655AA
Your Price: $17.95

https://www.1stjeepparts.com/product_in ... ts_id/1404
$12.00

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sun Sep 04, 2005 1:17 pm

Well, I just went out and tried running a hose down my filler tube, same one I've used to siphon gas out of my '98 Dakota before. Got the hose about 6-8" down the tube and it ran into something

I think I'll leave my locking gas cap on anyway.

4wdParakeet · **Posted:** Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:29 pm

I'm personally more worried about the plastic gas tank than I am about a locking gas cap. If your a thief and you had the option of tasting gas or just getting a hammer and a screwdriver and poking a hole in the gas tank, which would you do?

Parakeet

Guest · **Posted:** Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:45 pm

Cover it with a steel Kilby skidplate. Which is exactly what I did.

Troysterr · **Posted:** Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:19 pm

Hammer wrote:

Cover it with a steel Kilby skidplate. Which is exactly what I did.

Well, there's a benefit I never thought of. I'm glad I got mine. At $150, it's a great bargain.

I ordered a locking gas cap, too...maybe it's unnecessary. Oh, well, at least it would keep a potential thief from probing.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:16 pm

4wdParakeet wrote:

I'm personally more worried about the plastic gas tank than I am about a locking gas cap. If your a thief and you had the option of tasting gas or just getting a hammer and a screwdriver and poking a hole in the gas tank, which would you do?

Parakeet

"Gas Tank Skid Plate", enough said.

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:38 pm

Ok, on a similar note:

http://www.atomfilms.com/contentPlay/shockwave.jsp?id=cant_afford_gas&preplay

FlaJeepDiver · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:49 pm

4wdParakeet wrote:

I'm personally more worried about the plastic gas tank than I am about a locking gas cap. If your a thief and you had the option of tasting gas or just getting a hammer and a screwdriver and poking a hole in the gas tank, which would you do?

Parakeet

Gas thiefs should be treated like cattle rustlers and strung up!

mjfoto · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:12 pm

FlaJeepDiver wrote:

4wdParakeet wrote:

I'm personally more worried about the plastic gas tank than I am about a locking gas cap. If your a thief and you had the option of tasting gas or just getting a hammer and a screwdriver and poking a hole in the gas tank, which would you do?

Parakeet

Gas thiefs should be treated like cattle rustlers and strung up!

Shackles, tow hooks, straps and 4 KJ'S

FlaJeepDiver · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:07 pm

Just opened my gas tank. Put the key turned it and pulled.
Out came the lock. The cap remained.
What a wonderful product. NOT. :evil:

Guest · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:22 pm

Did you buy from the Trucktoy's site you posted previously here? If so, send it back. If they give you BS, tell 'em you'll stop payment. Hopefully they will replace it.

FlaJeepDiver · **Posted:** Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:53 pm

Got it 'Advanced Auto Parts' They will take it back.
I'm going to take a picture so everyone can see what the guts look like.

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