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Sep 30, 2006 | 02:26 AM

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Lockable gas caps?

Are there any heavy duty lockable gas caps out there? I found one at AutoZone that was supposed to be for my year and didn't even fit. Plus it looked like it was no better than the regular gas cap. As if the lock was worthlessly cheap.

Sep 30, 2006 | 06:37 AM

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it is but gas siphoning is a crime of opportunity no one is going to fumble with the lock when the car next to you doesn't have one.

Sep 30, 2006 | 09:43 AM

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i bought from advance they have a better brand than autozone the lock is alright i guess it sometimes dont even lock the p.o.s

Sep 30, 2006 | 10:59 AM

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got a part # by chance?

Sep 30, 2006 | 11:53 AM

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it's not stealing the gas i'm worried about, it's what can be poured in that freaks me out. poof. there goes my motor.

Sep 30, 2006 | 12:01 PM

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I went to the GM dealer last week and the guy said that GM does not recomend puting a locking gas cap because it might turn the check engine light on. has this happend to any of you?

Sep 30, 2006 | 12:21 PM

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^^ thats only for cars that ahve the checke ngine ligt triggered because the cap isnt on tight

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Sep 30, 2006 | 06:59 PM

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good to know its safe. I had a brick thrown at my window when it was on my driveway and i dont want some thing going into my gastank.

Sep 30, 2006 | 08:26 PM

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I've had one on mine also for years without a problem...If i remember correctly I think i bought it at a chevy dealership.

Sep 30, 2006 | 08:32 PM

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I have had one on my 02 Z from GM since the day I bought it new and never had a problem with the CEL or SES goming on.

Jan 17, 2007 | 10:35 AM

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So anyone know the part number for a 98 transam gas cap? going through same problem where there ones at autozone and walmart do not fit.

Jan 17, 2007 | 10:44 AM

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of all the months with no useful info on this subject, someone is BOUND to know where to get a working lockable gas cap for ls1s. the odds are in our favor!

Jan 17, 2007 | 11:40 PM

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if our gas caps are the same as grand prix's, monte carlos, 96 corvette ,92-81 camaro, etc. i found one... anoyone know if there the same?

Jan 17, 2007 | 11:46 PM

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http://www.stant.com/brochure.cfm?br...ocation_id=170 or these ? found it stant- 10506 p/n

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Jan 18, 2007 | 12:13 AM

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They are different because i tried to put the locking one from my 00 grand prix on my car and it did not fit. I found one at pepboys and it works, locks and fits perfect. I will see if i can find a part#.

Jan 18, 2007 | 12:24 AM

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i already did .. in my second post lol its by stant. 10506

Jan 18, 2007 | 04:16 PM

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awesome thanks!

Jan 18, 2007 | 04:24 PM

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The only thing you have to watch out for on the f-bodies is the fact that the gas tanks in the '98 cars were different from the '99-'02 cars. Other than that, you'll also have to live without the little tether that lets the cap dangle (at least I did)...I've had mine on for quite some time, and I like the peace of mind it has given me. I didn't get it to stop tank siphoning...I got it to keep someone (kids) from pouring **** in (like sugar). No EVAP codes with mine...