With the recent increase in gas thefts, many truck owners are turning to locking gas caps to prevent thieves from stealing their fuel. But these are nothing new. In fact, locking gas caps were invented in the 1930s when people during the Great Depression were stealing gas. It’s funny how some things never change, huh?
Locking gas caps had a renewed popularity during the fuel crisis in the 1970s. Today, auto parts stores are having a difficult time keeping up with the new demand. According to Brian Drake, an employee at Bridgeville Auto Parts near Philadelphia, the locking gas caps where just sitting around and “collecting dust” until recent months. “We can’t even get them from suppliers,” he said. “We’ve place a couple orders. We’re still waiting for them.”
Although these new caps are great for keeping thieves away from your $4 a gallon gas, some truck and car owners still aren’t impressed with them. For one thing, imagine how annoying it is to misplace the key for your gas cap and needing to call a locksmith just to put fuel in your tank. Also, some motorists have claimed that the gas cap doesn’t have enough suction power to create a seal. As a result, their engine light comes on and they lose fuel economy.
If you’re thinking about getting a locking gas cap for your Ford trucks, there are some new ones on the market that are better than the older ones. Stop by your local auto parts store and find one that fits your truck and start protecting your gas today!
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