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Gas theft
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booyah
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Gas theft
A big shout out to the individual who siphoned the full tank of gas from my son’s truck at the Okanagan College parking lot the other night. As if going to school and working at a minimum wage retail job wasn’t a big enough challenge already. 
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60-YEARS-in-Ktown
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Re: Gas theft
Well that really sucks, but at least they didn't drill it..
I'd like to help You OUT,
Which way did You come in??
Which way did You come in??
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Bsuds
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Re: Gas theft
Locking gas cap!
I got Married because I was sick and tired of finishing my own sentences.
That's worked out great for me!
That's worked out great for me!
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TreeGuy
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Re: Gas theft
Bsuds wrote:Locking gas cap!
That only slows them down. Worked at a place where they busted the locking caps off and got the fuel. Plus if they can’t get off the cap maybe they will drill it.
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TreeGuy
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Re: Gas theft
Maybe driving around on fumes is the only answer. LOL
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GordonH
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Re: Gas theft
Bsuds wrote:Locking gas cap!
TreeGuy wrote:That only slows them down. Worked at a place where they busted the locking caps off and got the fuel. Plus if they can’t get off the cap maybe they will drill it.
Not sure if they are still sold, there was a lock that fit down throat of filler pipe.
Harder to just pop off the lock.
Added: desperate theft will just take screwdriver to gas tank.
I don't give a damn whether people/posters like me or dislike me, I'm not on earth to win any popularity contests.
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Bsuds
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Re: Gas theft
TreeGuy wrote:Bsuds wrote:Locking gas cap!
That only slows them down. Worked at a place where they busted the locking caps off and got the fuel. Plus if they can’t get off the cap maybe they will drill it.
They might move to easier pickings when in a parking lot with other cars available.
I got Married because I was sick and tired of finishing my own sentences.
That's worked out great for me!
That's worked out great for me!
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booyah
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Re: Gas theft
I told him to look for a locking gas cap but did read that they are easy to bust open. Parking with the fill side open to the road side and not in between parked cars might help. Running on fumes is his option right now.
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soupy
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Re: Gas theft
This is the exact reason why I put vinegar in my fuel tank.
Have fun siphoning that!
Have fun siphoning that!
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pieinthei
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Re: Gas theft
soupy wrote:This is the exact reason why I put vinegar in my fuel tank.
Have fun siphoning that!
cuz the taste of gas isn't bad enough?
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Even Steven
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Re: Gas theft
I thought this sorta thing only happens in Trailer Park Boys.