09 Ranger, locking gas cap?
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09 Ranger, locking gas cap?
Hey all,
I bought a 09 Ranger new. 4x4, a/c, fogs, tow package, 4.0L 5 speed.
Now that gas went to $1.349 per litre (or $5.13/gal) my neighbour came up and told me gas was stolen out of his truck.
I went down to the dealer and they said a locking cap doesn't exist for my Ranger, but there is a baffle that would prevent them from siphoning more than 1/4 tank anyway (that's still between $20-25 of gas!!!)
He also warned me the aftermarket one can cause the check engine light to come on due to bad venting and that's not covered under warranty.
I am aware that a cap is not the end-all for this, but if it makes thieves go on to my neighbour's vehicles then it's mission accomplished.
I've been getting really ****ty mileage lately, the last 3/4 tank only got me 275 km (170 miles) so it's possible someone's been getting at my gas. I've gotten 600 km/375 miles on a tank in the past, and even this winter have gotten 450-500km/300 miles-ish.
I haven't heard from any of my other neighbours (maybe they haven't noticed?)
Does anyone have a locking cap that actually works?
I bought a 09 Ranger new. 4x4, a/c, fogs, tow package, 4.0L 5 speed.
Now that gas went to $1.349 per litre (or $5.13/gal) my neighbour came up and told me gas was stolen out of his truck.
I went down to the dealer and they said a locking cap doesn't exist for my Ranger, but there is a baffle that would prevent them from siphoning more than 1/4 tank anyway (that's still between $20-25 of gas!!!)
He also warned me the aftermarket one can cause the check engine light to come on due to bad venting and that's not covered under warranty.
I am aware that a cap is not the end-all for this, but if it makes thieves go on to my neighbour's vehicles then it's mission accomplished.
I've been getting really ****ty mileage lately, the last 3/4 tank only got me 275 km (170 miles) so it's possible someone's been getting at my gas. I've gotten 600 km/375 miles on a tank in the past, and even this winter have gotten 450-500km/300 miles-ish.
I haven't heard from any of my other neighbours (maybe they haven't noticed?)
Does anyone have a locking cap that actually works?
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Hey all,
I bought a 09 Ranger new. 4x4, a/c, fogs, tow package, 4.0L 5 speed.
Now that gas went to $1.349 per litre (or $5.13/gal) my neighbour came up and told me gas was stolen out of his truck.
I went down to the dealer and they said a locking cap doesn't exist for my Ranger, but there is a baffle that would prevent them from siphoning more than 1/4 tank anyway (that's still between $20-25 of gas!!!)
He also warned me the aftermarket one can cause the check engine light to come on due to bad venting and that's not covered under warranty.
I am aware that a cap is not the end-all for this, but if it makes thieves go on to my neighbour's vehicles then it's mission accomplished.
I've been getting really ****ty mileage lately, the last 3/4 tank only got me 275 km (170 miles) so it's possible someone's been getting at my gas. I've gotten 600 km/375 miles on a tank in the past, and even this winter have gotten 450-500km/300 miles-ish.
I haven't heard from any of my other neighbours (maybe they haven't noticed?)
Does anyone have a locking cap that actually works?
I bought a 09 Ranger new. 4x4, a/c, fogs, tow package, 4.0L 5 speed.
Now that gas went to $1.349 per litre (or $5.13/gal) my neighbour came up and told me gas was stolen out of his truck.
I went down to the dealer and they said a locking cap doesn't exist for my Ranger, but there is a baffle that would prevent them from siphoning more than 1/4 tank anyway (that's still between $20-25 of gas!!!)
He also warned me the aftermarket one can cause the check engine light to come on due to bad venting and that's not covered under warranty.
I am aware that a cap is not the end-all for this, but if it makes thieves go on to my neighbour's vehicles then it's mission accomplished.
I've been getting really ****ty mileage lately, the last 3/4 tank only got me 275 km (170 miles) so it's possible someone's been getting at my gas. I've gotten 600 km/375 miles on a tank in the past, and even this winter have gotten 450-500km/300 miles-ish.
I haven't heard from any of my other neighbours (maybe they haven't noticed?)
Does anyone have a locking cap that actually works?
Have you checked the Ford Accessories website? Ford does indeed sell a locking gas cap for many vehicles, (I have a locking gas cap in a Motorcraft box stored on a shelf in my garage) but perhaps not for a Ranger.
I never believe a salesman, because most of them need directions on a ball point pen.
He also warned me the aftermarket one can cause the check engine light to come on due to bad venting and that's not covered under warranty.
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