You’ve read all of the suggestions and tips for saving fuel, but did you ever think about protecting it? With gas prices as much as $4.65 in some places, it’s a precious and valuable commodity. That’s why thieves are stealing gas from gas at an unbelievable rate. These days, they are poking holes in the gas tank and draining the gas into containers. And they are targeting trucks because they are easier to climb under. Don’t be a victim of these hoodlums, though. Follow these tips for protecting Ford trucks.

Use your garage. If you have a garage at your home, clean it out and make room for your truck. This is the easiest and most effective way of protecting your fuel tank.

Park near the front when in parking lots. There was a time when parking at the end of the parking lot was good s you could walk farther and get more exercise. But if you part far away these days, it gives gas thieves an isolated spot where nobody will notice them stealing your gas. When you come back and all your gas is gone, you’ll be doing a lot more walking than you thought.

Take note of the fuel gauge. Some people can’t even trust their own neighbors. These days, everybody is looking out for themselves. That’s why you should look at your fuel gauge every time you get in your truck. That will tell you if somebody has stolen some of your gas overnight.

Install a sensitive alarm. Most alarms won’t detect minor vibrations or bumps, but a more sensitive alarm will act at the slightest sign of trouble. Unfortunately, though, people have become desensitized to car alarms so don’t rely solely on this.