Re: Lockin Gas cAps?

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Fri Jul 07 2000 - 00:21:32 EDT

Definitely not fail-safe. My old Corolla had a lever-operated gas
door. On more than one occasion, it froze shut. If it were possible to
hold the lever in the "open" position while prying the door open, it
might have been possible to open it. The last time it happened, I
punched, kicked and pried at that thing until it cracked right down the
middle (it was plastic obviously) - then I just gave up, turned the car
around to get that side in the sun, and hoped for the best.

I don't think it's a reasonable option for people who get winter unless
they can park in a protected location (garage, near a wall). Since my
truck doesn't fit in my garage, it's not an option for me.

Dester223@aol.com wrote:
>
> Which brand? whatever mopar charged me 15 bucks to put on. They work
> great... so great that in the winter times. I have to put a lighter up to
> the key hole so I can stick the key in and open the gas cap. numerous times I
> have been stuck at gas stations freezing my butt off trying to get the gas
> cap off.
>
> I think dodge should have incorporated something like hondas, and have a fuel
> door open level, just like a trunk or hood level. built in, pretty fail
> safe, and bad for gas thieves..
> -Dester
>
> << ANyone use these?They work?What brand do you use?
> Thanks
> ______________ >> 

-- 
-andy

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