gas cap w key lock

FYI when I bought my car I went to the parts dept. right away and asked for a locking gas cap (my Tacoma had a door lock) they said Toyota doesn't make one and they don't recommend it since they end up leaking fuel vapor! some of the places I go fishing/outdoors is shady and people mess with the cars not that the lock can stop them but its one more small layer of protection/mainly feel good

 

There are very few locking gas caps that are more than marginally harder to remove than standard caps. Years ago, a friend was complaining about a gas theft and bragging about his new locking cap. I reached over, popped it off, mentioned that it looked like a good one, and put it back on. He wasn't amused. A locking door will at least let you know someone tampered with it, they'll almost never lock it back, but a locking cap will barely slow them down.

 

True That !!!!

 

I'd get a yellow flex-fuel one just to piss people off

 

That door looks good

 

Looks really nice. Are you still happy with it? Can you let us know the mfg. And part number please.

 

how bout our key fob guy @ajt fab up some super cool gas cap or lid???

 

I purchased a lockable cap from O'Reilly Autoparts and will say it is not that high end of a product however it was one that fit. After 50 miles
of driving I got the check engine light. I removed it and re snugged up my stock cap on the lanyard and after another 100 miles or so
the light extinguished. I know only use it when parked for long periods or not in garage etc. I will be looking for a better quality cap that
has a good seal but thought I would throw this out there if someone else sees the "orange" of that check engine after installing a cheap
lockable cap.

 

Thanks. I just ordered