That three day special operation is going well, i guess
How long this “three day” special operation has been going now?
It’s true you can pry open the the cover. So that’s limited security. But cars have been putting filters things in the line for years to keep hoses out and potatos or whatever else people might try to put down there.
Of course there are ways to get past these (I assume). But I don’t know how.
I was told by someone who used to steal gas, that these are common in cars now. That it’s very hard to get a hose into the tank.
Easier to steal out of motorcycles (without locking caps) and lawnmowers.
I just messaged a mechanic friend of mine to see what he says. I’ll report back.
Recovering mechanic here. You’re correct.
There tend to be corners in the fill tube which makes getting the hose into the tank difficult on its own. And there is usually a device in the line, like a spring, that allows fuel to flow into the tank, but not a hose.
This wasn’t always the case. Cars older than about the mid 1980’s (depending on brand) won’t always have such features.
That tracks with what I recall from this gas thief telling me. Which would have been in the early 2000s.
Some people were still driving 80s cars but not many.
Status report, stat!
Looks like another mechanic jumped in. But yes my buddy says in response to me asking if modern cars have barriers to prevent siphoning.
“they definitely do. Some use a ball some use a door”.
Thank you, Number One.
