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Gas Cap with lock

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by P226Navy, Apr 6, 2019.

  1. Mar 14, 2022 at 9:13 PM
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    Slopemaster

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    A few years back I had to replace the fuel pump on my boys 95’ civic. Of course he had just topped the tank off. We tried to siphon some gas out to allow pump removal without spilling gas inside the car.

    We couldn’t get the hose in far enough to reach the gas. I’m not positive but I think the filler necks on modern cars have a anti siphon neck.
     
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  2. Mar 14, 2022 at 10:32 PM
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    Modern cars have anti-rollover protection valves in the filler tube somewhere near the tank. Either a butterfly valve or a ball valve to prevent back flow. They make it difficult but not impossible to get a siphon tube down there. The bigger problem is removing the tube when you’re done. There are lots of posts on forums of stuck hoses in filler necks.
     
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    Isn’t our gas tank plastic?
     
  4. Mar 15, 2022 at 3:09 AM
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    Locking gas caps may not be a thing of the past but, where we live 4 guys just got caught drilling a hole in the gas tanks of vehicles. they got about $25.00 worth of gas, and they now have a criminal record.... good! The locking cap may deter someone for a while but if they want gas they might just 'drill' the tank. FWIW.
     
  5. Mar 15, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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    Yep, people have been drilling tanks here. Crazy times.
     
  6. Mar 16, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    Just saw a story here on the news, 4-Runner got his tank drilled, and it was a $1500.00 repair bill.
     
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    So last month we’re discussing cats and now it’s drilled holes in gas tanks. :(

    What’s next?
     
  8. Mar 17, 2022 at 4:43 AM
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    Hate to say it there just punching hole in your gas tank most tanks are plastic , I seen what looked like a ball valve with a pipe on the end sharpened on a angle , like 3ft long , angle they just wackin the tank and there’s there fuel tap .
    We got a few guys in Philadelphia doing this .
    Thats after they cut off your catalytic converter … bad people out there .
     
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    Have a drill with a certain size, drill tank, insert hose with pump and seal for hole, pump into container ... not hard.
     
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    I think this is the same product, under multiple names. After reading reviews, it's a crapshoot if it doesn't cause a CEL on your Toyota/Lexus.

    Gas in my area is a high as $4.60 today. Probably pointless to get a new gas cap if thieves will just drill the tank.
     
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    I would rather thieves just take the gas and leave the vehicle alone. Seems to be less expensive to replace the gas than the fuel tank. Sure... the insurance thing, who wants to go thru all the BS? Aggravating... yes!
     
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    Put a flash bang tripped by the gas door
    That should leave a skid mark you can follow
     
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    Yes, you are correct, they are called rollover values, it prevents gas from spilling in case of a rollover and prevents a hose from going down the fill pipe. Which is why most modern vehicles no longer have Locking gas covers. Also why these assholes are drilling the tank. Not sure which gen 4R this one fits. Locking gas cap is a waste of money. SmartSelect_20220602-103800_Amazon Shopping.jpg
     
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    Can you beat the shit out of them and not get charged?
     
  17. Jun 2, 2022 at 3:38 PM
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    Maybe not a complete waste. It might also prevent vandalism, such as someone dumping sugar in the tank.
     
  18. Jun 2, 2022 at 9:16 PM
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    Can't argue with you there.
     
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