Is no gas tank safe? Rising prices prompt increased theft - GreenHybrid

Eskrimast1 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-25-2005, 11:26 AM

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Pep Boys, another large chain, reports locking gas cap sales are running about 5% higher than last year. Advance Auto Parts, with 2,700 stores, says sales are up, too. The upsurge comes amid reports of thieves trying to tap into motorists' gas tanks around the country now that a fill-up can cost $50 or more. Gas hit a new nominal record Monday of an average $2.61 a gallon for regular in the latest government survey. Diesel fuel averaged $2.58 a gallon; more than $3 in California.

http://biz.yahoo.com/usat/050825/13062387.html

Delta Flyer · #2 (**permalink**) 08-25-2005, 11:33 AM

I remember growing up that a couple of guys went into the Intensive Care Unit trying to suck on the siphon.

You could say they got justice on the spot.

Schwa · #3 (**permalink**) 08-25-2005, 12:29 PM

I remember we used to have a locking gas cap on our 1980 Ford E100 van. My Colt has a locking gas flap, but that's mega-pathetic for stopping any serious vandal. Unfortunately an easier way to get the gas out of my Colt is the handy drain plug bolt at the bottom of the tank... Luckily in Canada we don't have quite as much of that going on, so I'm not too worried about it. If it does get bad I'll just start putting no more than $5 in the tank at any time.

Delta Flyer · #4 (**permalink**) 08-25-2005, 12:36 PM

Since most of us drive smaller vehicles, we are less vunerable. Idea: park next to an H2.

Bjaardker · #5 (**permalink**) 08-25-2005, 12:38 PM

If someone is willing to break into my insight's tank & siphon the 2-6 gallons that are in there at any given time... I guess they need it more than I do.