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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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This happened two nights ago, right in front of my house. Gas thefts are on the rise, so watch out for your rides. I picked up a locking cap today from Kragen's fir $14.00. Luckily I only had 1/4 tank, I woulda been ____ed if it was full!
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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how much damage did you sustain to get to the gas cap though?? did they pry it open with screw driver??
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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I thought there was screens down in the neck that prevented that from happening. Sucks stupid people
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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stealing gas from some one car sounds ghetto. did they did any damage to your car?
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rswscion08
how much damage did you sustain to get to the gas cap though?? did they pry it open with screw driver??
Dude probably left the gas door open... lol jk
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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They left two scratches on the paint next to the gas door. I guessing a screwdriver to pop it open.
Old Oct 8, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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For those of you in the great north, be aware that those locking gas caps can freeze when it gets real cold.
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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o by the way they dont always work either they break easily. I used to work at a full service station all you have to do is take a screw driver put it in the key hole and hit and then turn and it will unlock.... And yes they can be a royal pain... if i see someone trying to steal gas out of my car they are gonna get a butt beating worse than their mommas gave when they kicked them out of the house i hate scum bags...
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