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Old 09-01-05, 06:03 AM
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Default Locking Gas Cap?

Has anyone ever found a factory locking gas cap for the Lexus RX300? With skyrocketing gas prices and living in DC, I expect a locking gas cap might be a prudent purchase?

Anyone find something they like? And where?
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Your locking door isn't enough of deterrent?
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Default Re: Locking Gas Cap

In Washington, DC -- no. Breaking the lock on the outer door is relatively fast and easy.
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There are aftermarket locking gas caps that should fit just fine.
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Default Stant Makes One

I ended up purchasing the Stant 10595, which seems to work perfectly.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by rnRX
I ended up purchasing the Stant 10595, which seems to work perfectly.

Thanks!

I bought a Stant also. I also thought about putting some sort of small decal / label near the gas filler door that tells thieves that the vehicle has a locking gas cap. Maybe it help prevent body damage to the filler door or surrounding area when they tear it up for no reason !
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aw man u guys have the same problem like we do here with gas siphoning
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Originally Posted by BOWTIE 3
I bought a Stant also. I also thought about putting some sort of small decal / label near the gas filler door that tells thieves that the vehicle has a locking gas cap. Maybe it help prevent body damage to the filler door or surrounding area when they tear it up for no reason !
Til then, maybe just leave the outer fuel door open when you park it so they can see for themselves.
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