Sky gas caps

gijohn · 07-15-2008, 08:40 PM

Interesting article in my paper today (Tampa Tribune) concerning more and more reports of gas stealing. (parking lots, driveways at night, etc)

Are there any 3rd party locking gas caps for the Sky?

ggccg · 07-15-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gijohn

Interesting article in my paper today (Tampa Tribune) concerning more and more reports of gas stealing. (parking lots, driveways at night, etc)

Are there any 3rd party locking gas caps for the Sky?

Have you ever tried siphoning gas from a Sky? I have. It doesn't work.

SteveSky67 · 07-15-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gijohn

Interesting article in my paper today (Tampa Tribune) concerning more and more reports of gas stealing. (parking lots, driveways at night, etc)

Are there any 3rd party locking gas caps for the Sky?

I bought a Sky Locking gas cap right from Saturn Parts, comes with two keys, just in case you lose one......SteveSky67

wkrantz · 07-15-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gijohn

Interesting article in my paper today (Tampa Tribune) concerning more and more reports of gas stealing. (parking lots, driveways at night, etc)

Are there any 3rd party locking gas caps for the Sky?

We have a 2008 GXP. At the local Advance Auto Parts, I got a Stant #11511 locking gas cap for about $20. Been using it six months with no problems. Double check with them when you buy it...they can look up your car so you get the right cap. However, #11511 was listed for a 2007 GXP so yours is probably the same.

Bill K.

gijohn · 07-15-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ggccg

Have you ever tried siphoning gas from a Sky? I have. It doesn't work.

Nope ..... never have. Why doesn't it work?

gadget · 07-15-2008, 10:16 PM

I had autozone lookup one for a cobalt and it fit. Don't know what part number it was though.

SKY888 · 07-15-2008, 10:24 PM

got my gas locking cap from Saturn dealership.

compdoc777 · 07-15-2008, 10:32 PM

Yes, I got mine at Autozone.

**RonsSkyRedline** · 07-16-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ggccg

Have you ever tried siphoning gas from a Sky? I have. It doesn't work.

I have heard that you can not siphon from newer vehicles as well, so why would anyone need a locking gas cap.

I have also heard of people (gas theives) just punching a hole in the tank and taking the gas anyway!

fr0stb1t3 · 07-16-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RonsSkyRedline

I have heard that you can not siphon from newer vehicles as well, so why would anyone need a locking gas cap.

I have also heard of people (gas theives) just punching a hole in the tank and taking the gas anyway!

Newer vehicles have a bladder between the hole you pump gas into, and the tank. This bladder prevents siphoning.

This is generally done on SUV's as it's very easy to just crawl under the vehicle and punch a hole in it. Pretty tough to do to the tiny sky.

german gt · 07-16-2008, 06:47 AM

In Europe the Opel GT comes with a locking gas cap.

But nobody likes it. You feel like in the Eighties:

1 key for starting, 1 for the gas, 1 (the remote) for the trunk.

In Europe we are used to have 1 key (or 1 remote) for all!

xmicro_Redline · 07-16-2008, 08:00 AM

Don't bother, the factory locking gas caps are cheap crap..I have one.

It doesn't matter anyway, if you make it too hard they just put a pan under your car and punch a hole in it! I rather a siphon

13abc.com: Gas thieves punch hole in SUV tank to steal fuel 7/02/08

GetAboutRL · 07-16-2008, 08:14 AM

After a news report of kids that went along the street, and into restaurant parking lots, and poured sugar or sand into the gas tanks ... I got it when the car was delivered new. I will admit it is rare, but Kappa and other sexy cars get keyed, backed into and targeted from jealous souls.

The use has become routine.

**Rail Jockey** · 07-16-2008, 09:57 AM

About twenty five years ago I had a locking cap on a cj7. They just twisted it off with a pipe wrench. The only good thing was it was at the dealer for service so they replaced the filler neck.

coopcj7 · 07-16-2008, 10:12 AM

It is possible to siphon gas from our cars as I have done so when my car was going to the body shop for a couple months. You just need the correct style of siphon hose to go to the gas tank. it takes about 15 minutes to get around 10 gallons of gas out I have yet to find a vehicle that I couldnt get gas out of the tank. I havent tried higher $ cars either since I dont own one.

eddf · 07-16-2008, 11:23 AM

Saturn dealer told me the tank had an anti-siphon ball valve.

Still doesn't prevent someone from dumping junk in your tank. Wish the door had an inside only release like my Honda.

On the other hand, its a rag top - lots of ways someone can mess with your Sky.

Ed

SKY888 · 07-16-2008, 01:31 PM

Yeah.....I wish that was the case too!

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Originally Posted by eddf

Still doesn't prevent someone from dumping junk in your tank. Wish the door had an inside only release like my Honda.

Ed

Riddla · 07-16-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RonsSkyRedline

I have heard that you can not siphon from newer vehicles as well, so why would anyone need a locking gas cap.

I have also heard of people (gas theives) just punching a hole in the tank and taking the gas anyway!

18volt drill > your locking gascap

if they want it bad it bad enough they will get it

compdoc777 · 07-16-2008, 02:15 PM

The door is kind of cheese they should have made with a locking door.

I think one can purchase a racing type with a locking door.

ggccg · 07-16-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gijohn

Nope ..... never have. Why doesn't it work?

Because most cars built in recent years have anti-siphon devices built in.

ygibb · 07-16-2008, 02:53 PM

Mine came with one and I hate it. I'm always fumbling around with the key and the dang thing never feels like it's on tight. I was thinking of getting rid of mine and getting one without a lock!

Riddla · 07-16-2008, 03:23 PM

If i REALLY want your gas, i wil

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german gt Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 60 My Photos: (0)	Like in the Eighties In Europe the Opel GT comes with a locking gas cap. But nobody likes it. You feel like in the Eighties: 1 key for starting, 1 for the gas, 1 (the remote) for the trunk. In Europe we are used to have 1 key (or 1 remote) for all! __________________ Opel GT 2.0 Turbo onyx black, leather red/black, 20" Tomason rims, Eibach pro springs, bsr, Windstop, Inox GT-Badges, Wategate/Solenoid mod

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xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,249 My Photos: (1)	Don't bother, the factory locking gas caps are cheap crap..I have one. It doesn't matter anyway, if you make it too hard they just put a pan under your car and punch a hole in it! I rather a siphon 13abc.com: Gas thieves punch hole in SUV tank to steal fuel 7/02/08

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GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,484 My Photos: (0)	After a news report of kids that went along the street, and into restaurant parking lots, and poured sugar or sand into the gas tanks ... I got it when the car was delivered new. I will admit it is rare, but Kappa and other sexy cars get keyed, backed into and targeted from jealous souls. The use has become routine. __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!

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Rail Jockey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 237 My Photos: (0)	About twenty five years ago I had a locking cap on a cj7. They just twisted it off with a pipe wrench. The only good thing was it was at the dealer for service so they replaced the filler neck. __________________ Wait list 9/9/06 ordered 6/02/07 Born 6/24/07 Adopted 7/26/07 2008 Midnight Blue Red Line Black/Tan Chrome Wheels 3 Pedals Monsoon XM V2 Wind Restrictor Stubby Antenna Salt Lake City Roadsters http://www.saltlakeroadsters.com/

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coopcj7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: My Very Own Trunk Monkey Posts: 866 My Photos: (0)	It is possible to siphon gas from our cars as I have done so when my car was going to the body shop for a couple months. You just need the correct style of siphon hose to go to the gas tank. it takes about 15 minutes to get around 10 gallons of gas out I have yet to find a vehicle that I couldnt get gas out of the tank. I havent tried higher $ cars either since I dont own one. __________________ Chili Pepper Red #3060 3 Stainless Pedals 1 plastic foot rest Black Top/Leather Interior LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Flowmaster Dual Exhuast Redline Gauges Bullet Door Locks WERKS Stage II Turbo "FOUNDER OF CENTRAL OHIO CUSTOM KAPPAS"

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eddf Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 85 My Photos: (0)	Saturn dealer told me the tank had an anti-siphon ball valve. Still doesn't prevent someone from dumping junk in your tank. Wish the door had an inside only release like my Honda. On the other hand, its a rag top - lots of ways someone can mess with your Sky. Ed

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compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 467 My Photos: (6)	The door is kind of cheese they should have made with a locking door. I think one can purchase a racing type with a locking door. __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg

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ygibb Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21 My Photos: (0)	Mine came with one and I hate it. I'm always fumbling around with the key and the dang thing never feels like it's on tight. I was thinking of getting rid of mine and getting one without a lock!

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Riddla Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 55 My Photos: (0)	If i REALLY want your gas, i wil