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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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what are the chances?

Today I filled my tanks. My gas caps were sealed tight when done. I went to a jobsite were there was another truck like mine. The guys were pretty cool. I got home and noticed gas on the ground by the rear tank. what are the chances that the new cap could come loose and fall out of the truck past the fuel door? I was pouring fuel at every turn. The door is spring loaded, and not weak. It was closed. Is it coincidence? I am not mad, just aggravated. I really hope that I am wrong on this. I am buying another cap in the morning.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Buy a locking cap. To answer your question, pretty darn slim.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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I agree with Andy, the chances of your fuel cap coming loose on its own are slim to none. My truck had locking fuel caps when I bought it, and both caps use the same key. I would suggest replacing both caps if you have dual tanks.
 
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I went to autozone yesterday to get locking caps. It is $14.99 for one, or $15.99 for two keyed alike. What kind of mark-up is that?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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.....behold the geinus of product management
it sucks how much people suck sometimes.... got tired of people messin with my truck and just laid down in the cab and waited once..... the look on their pale faces was priceless!!!
 
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