Not sure what you're trying to say but the point was fluids can go in but any sort of siphoning mech is going to have trouble with anti siphoning screens and other obstacles designed to make siphoning difficult.
Thanks. I happen to have a key matched Mopar gas cap. I also saw videos on how easy it is to compromise this. For me it's about deterrence. I completely respect people finding such deterrents silly, not necessary, not worth it, etc. based on personal preference, not bad logic.I respectfully disagree because I have seen the results of this sort of vandalism several times over the last 50-ish years. Of course it's not common, but what's a mere $25 to prevent the possibility of thousands wasted on an engine replacement? The cost to benefit ratio is too obvious/cheap to ignore.
Perhaps you haven't witnessed or experienced this, but please respect the perspective of those who have and choose to do something about it. I'll assume your Jeep has never been stolen or broken into either, but does that mean you never lock it up when you park in a public lot?
So...OP isn't "paranoid," just prepared. And if you still can't respect that, at least respect the fact that OP's Jeep is his, not yours, and he can do whatever he wants to it. I don't know why people take pleasure in trolling with regard to this very specific issue, but this forum is clearly not the place for it.Our Jeep community is better than that. Do your own thing and happy Jeepin'....whether you lock it or not.
Yeah Mike..I too was a bit confused by the post I responded to in that it talked about anti siphon mechanisms (preventing getting fuel out) AND preventing 'crap from getting in,' in the same sentence. I'm focused on the latter.
People also say you cant walk in downtown Denver without getting shit thrown on you by a homeless person and yet thats also not true.
It offers a different level of vandalism deterrence. A locked and armed Wrangler actuates an audible alarm before access to said lever can be achieved.
Vandals want to see their destruction. I just can't picture the person so motivated to do damage that they'll carry around funnels and chemicals to pour in your tank and then wait days or weeks until you start it again and then hope they got enough in there to do damage? And even though they are this weirdly motivated to possibly do damage later that locking gas cap will deter them? There are plenty of chemicals that will destroy your paint and they could see that. We are more and more an instant gratification society aside from this subset of criminal, prepared, and patient masterminds? If it makes you feel better run one, but I'd worry more about a meteor shower destroying my Jeep than chemicals added to my tank. From weeks at airport parking lots to construction jobs in questionable neighborhoods I've never seen anything like it in the modern era. That's why some vehicles don't even have gas caps anymore. I've seen catalytic converters stolen in broad daylight, tires slashed, windows smashed, cars keyed, even 1 that was set on fire by a crazy homeless guy, but nobody pouring chemicals in the tank. Most of our construction equipment are diesels with no looking gas cap and a wide mouth filler neck compared to modern gas vehicles... and still nothing.
They are restricted significantly more than the fuel designed to be in there. Unless, of course, you use a fuel nozzle to do that delivery.
You're overlooking the obvious: an internally latching fuel door can easily be pried open with basic implements. It's highly unlikely a vandal is going to break into the vehicle interior (tripping the alarm) to access the fuel door release (though they might use the release on an open air Jeep).
LOL...perhaps it isn't true in that case, but have you ever driven through Oakland, Watts, or numerous other municipalities around San Fran and LA? They are some of the worst, crime-ridden areas I've ever seen, so it doesn't surprise me that folks might want to take some extra precautions. Can't judge or blame them for that at all. Most of us would probably do the same.
Now we are worried about people pouring gas into our rigs when parked? If that's a thing I'll leave the cap off and a funnel in place.
It might be 87 octane
I'll run 85 octane if it's free.It might be 87 octane
People will also just regurgitate fear mongering bs as fact as well, which they base their need for said precautions on.
