Gas Bandit Blocker

[Oldtom]

I have an older Dodge Caravan and live in the country. My gas mileage dropped off to 6 MPG and I suspected the local kids were siphoning my gas. The Gas Bandit Blocker is a tapered coil spring. Using a long screwdriver, you thread the spring into the fuel filler till it disappears. The spring blocks the siphon hose. Install took one minute. My gas mileage is back to 15-18 MPG. Buy online 2 for 10 bucks.

Not sure if I can post the website here. This is just an FYI for a USA made product that seems to work well.

 

[AZjeff]

The local hoodlums need to be dealt with. Theft isn't an acceptable kids will be kids thing. Glad you fixed your gas mileage but they won't stop.

 

[Wylie6G72]

The sound of cocking a 12 gauge would have a tremendous impact on the crime rate at your house. It's particularly effective in the pitch black of night.

 

[Kruse]

You might also consider a locking gas cap. Once the juvenile thieves realize they've been thwarted, they'll bring a container of water back to your van and funnel it into your gas tank.

 

[Ed_Flecko]

The sound of cocking a 12 gauge would have a tremendous impact on the crime rate at your house. It's particularly effective in the pitch black of night.

I couldn't agree more. The sound of a shell being chambered is such a unique sound that almost anyone recognizes, isn't it?



Ed

 

[Barkleymut]

and if the kids are whacked out on drugs, you end up dying.....great suggestions guys

 

[Duffyjr]

You might also consider a locking gas cap. Once the juvenile thieves realize they've been thwarted, they'll bring a container of water back to your van and funnel it into your gas tank.

The only thing worse than a thief is a pissed off one!

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I have an older Dodge Caravan and live in the country. My gas mileage dropped off to 6 MPG and I suspected the local kids were siphoning my gas. The Gas Bandit Blocker is a tapered coil spring. Using a long screwdriver, you thread the spring into the fuel filler till it disappears. The spring blocks the siphon hose. Install took one minute. My gas mileage is back to 15-18 MPG. Buy online 2 for 10 bucks.

Not sure if I can post the website here. This is just an FYI for a USA made product that seems to work well.

Maybe set up a i.r. trail cam and send the images to the local constabulary?

You guys with shotguns have been watching too many old westerns

But Gramps here wouldn't refuse a gift of a Remington 870

 

[ragtoplvr]

Then they just punch a hole in the tank, drain it into their can, and toss a match.

Rod

 

[PimTac]

Maybe set up a i.r. trail cam and send the images to the local constabulary?

You guys with shotguns have been watching too many old westerns

But Gramps here wouldn't refuse a gift of a Remington 870

Some local police departments like mine will not respond to these kinds of calls.

 

[atikovi]

Most cars have rollover valves that make inserting a hose nearly impossible. And if you do, you might not be able to get it out.

 

[PandaBear]

You might also consider a locking gas cap. Once the juvenile thieves realize they've been thwarted, they'll bring a container of water back to your van and funnel it into your gas tank.

The first time we rented a Ford Taurus back in the 90s, we were very surprised that there is no internal release of the gas lid. Seriously, if they couldn't even spend the money to wire a release from inside, how much corner cutting do you think you will find elsewhere?

 

[zeky]

I have an older Dodge Caravan and live in the country. My gas mileage dropped off to 6 MPG and I suspected the local kids were siphoning my gas. The Gas Bandit Blocker is a tapered coil spring. Using a long screwdriver, you thread the spring into the fuel filler till it disappears. The spring blocks the siphon hose. Install took one minute. My gas mileage is back to 15-18 MPG. Buy online 2 for 10 bucks.

Not sure if I can post the website here. This is just an FYI for a USA made product that seems to work well.

How does the coiled spring prevent the addition of sugar or sand or old Dot 5 brake fluid to your fuel tank? Is it like built in there?

 

[JustinH]

locking gas cap not an option?

 

[manicrodder]

Then they just punch a hole in the tank, drain it into their can, and toss a match.

Rod

Thieves were cutting into SUV fuel fill below the vehicle in Denver a couple of years ago.

 

[Donald]

where do you live? Bad area of town.

 

[Donald]

Better stealing some gas than the cat!

 

[wemay]

He suspects local kids are siphoning the gas. There's been no confirmation. This thread is taking huge leaps.

 

[Oldtom]

How does the coiled spring prevent the addition of sugar or sand or old Dot 5 brake fluid to your fuel tank? Is it like built in there?

The spring does not prevent the addition of any solid or liquid. It just stops the siphon hose. I thought about a locking gas cap but they freeze up in winter.

 

[Brybo86]

Mb set up a bear trap or 2 around the vehicle cover with leaves.