Siphonning gas
03-13-2006, 02:32 PM
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Siphonning gas Hello.....
This may be a silly question, but I have a 02 SS and was wondering if gas can be siphonned from these cars? I heard they can't, but just want to get some opinions from the folks here. Gas prices the way they are, I don't want to start filling other folks tanks. I called Chevrolet and they don't sell locking gas caps for these cars and maybe there's a reason for this.
Thanks a bunch!
This may be a silly question, but I have a 02 SS and was wondering if gas can be siphonned from these cars? I heard they can't, but just want to get some opinions from the folks here. Gas prices the way they are, I don't want to start filling other folks tanks. I called Chevrolet and they don't sell locking gas caps for these cars and maybe there's a reason for this.
Thanks a bunch!
03-13-2006, 03:03 PM
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Well I tried to with the old hose method and i couldnt get the hose all the way in the tank. Jackass at the gas station put in regular while i went to ****. That bastard.
03-13-2006, 03:22 PM
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I figured I'd try a couple of local auto parts stores. That was in the mix. Chevrolet does have locking caps for some cars just not the Camaro. I know these caps are special and need to have a good seal or you'll get an error code on the dash.
Thanks for the opinions! If there are more, shoot away. I'm curious if others have come across people stealing gas in their area from these newer Camaros.
Thanks for the opinions! If there are more, shoot away. I'm curious if others have come across people stealing gas in their area from these newer Camaros.
03-13-2006, 03:35 PM
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I dont know if its possible without taking off the wheel or what on a 4th gen, but on my third gen I can disconnect the feed line thats right behind the driver side rear wheel, key on the fuel pump to get it started and then it will siphon it self...you might be able to do this at one of the fuel connections under the hood. Just a thought.
03-13-2006, 04:58 PM
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No you can not siphon gas for the plastic tank. you will never get the hose past the filler neck check valve assy.http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...uelTank002.jpg
No I dont know much about the metal tanks.
No I dont know much about the metal tanks.
03-14-2006, 07:18 AM
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Just as I was told. Thank you all for the comments and suggestions. I don't want to siphon myself. I just don't want some thieves taking my gas is all. I found that Stant makes a locking cap for the car for about $15.
Regards
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