Locking gas cap?

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Jul 13, 2007 | 06:53 PM

#11

JJ_HHR

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Joined: 06-18-2007

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From: Tacoma, WA

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Originally Posted by JJ_HHR

5504 at AutoZone works fine for me. I also tried it on in the parking lot while the salesman was watching.

*BUMP*

Part Number 5504 and AutoZone works fine. :)
Also look at thread https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/appearance-modifications-discussions-6/locking-gas-cap-3215/ , specifically post #6
...and https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/locking-gas-cap-7861/ Post #2

...also searching the forums for Locking Gas Gap will bring you some additional results.

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-JJ

Last edited by JJ_HHR; Jul 14, 2007 at 05:44 PM.

Jul 13, 2007 | 11:57 PM

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redrider

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Joined: 06-24-2007

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From: little rock arkansas

Thx for the info...heading to Auto Zone tomorrow...been concerned about this too

Jul 19, 2007 | 11:18 PM

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dennisgu

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Joined: 07-10-2007

Posts: 17

From: Southern California

Follow up: I got the 5504 at AutoZone, and it seems to work fine. Only problem is that I can't attach the fuel door anchor to it. Oh well I drove many a car
with unattached gas caps and only lost a couple......

Jul 20, 2007 | 06:33 AM

#14

SandyBeach

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From: Ft Walton Bch FL

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Originally Posted by dennisgu

The salesman at my dealer said that there is also some sort of spring down in the filler tube that prevents siphon hoses from getting down to the tank. My problem is that I work at a middle school. Unfortunately, the kids have access to the area where we park. Most of them are pretty good kids, but I worry about that one kid that might decide to put something in my tank.

I can relate to there always being one "bad seed" in middle school. All schools try to eliminate weapons through different means. My kids kept getting flat tires on their bicycles. We later found out one of those "bad seeds" was puncturing them with the point from a protractor. There's nothing to prevent them from damaging property except some well-placed video cameras.

As for the locking gas cap, I was going to buy one for the minivan my son will take to college. Now there I would suspect siphoning. The car will be parked away from his dorm. Is it worth it or not?

Last edited by SandyBeach; Jul 20, 2007 at 02:34 PM.

Jul 20, 2007 | 06:51 AM

#15

solman98

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Joined: 07-17-2006

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From: Dallas, GA

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Originally Posted by tsaints1115

Problem is one motivated thief and a standard screwdriver and that cap is off.

Why mess with the cap, cut slice open the filler neck and be done with it. Plus that way you don't have to mess with the little flap for the unleaded hose.