Locking Gas Cap?
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Before you go out and buy just any locking gas cap, keep in mind that the correct gas cap that forms the right seal is required and a must for the C5. Otherwise, your car's evaporative emissions (EVAP) system will not work correctly. When this happens, you'll start getting Check Engine Lights and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). I don't know if GM makes a locking gas cap that is correct for the C5 or not, but I would highly recommend that you check with a knowledgeable C5 tech or parts person at your dealership before buying.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Last edited by GrayC5; Oct 21, 2005 at 03:12 AM.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Before you go out and buy just any locking gas cap, keep in mind that the correct gas cap that forms the right seal is required and a must for the C5. Otherwise, your car's evaporative emissions (EVAP) system will not work correctly. When this happens, you'll start getting Check Engine Lights and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). I don't know if GM makes a locking gas cap that is correct for the C5 or not, but I would highly recommend that you check with a knowledgeable C5 tech or parts person at your dealership before buying.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Very good advice.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Before you go out and buy just any locking gas cap, keep in mind that the correct gas cap that forms the right seal is required and a must for the C5. Otherwise, your car's evaporative emissions (EVAP) system will not work correctly. When this happens, you'll start getting Check Engine Lights and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). I don't know if GM makes a locking gas cap that is correct for the C5 or not, but I would highly recommend that you check with a knowledgeable C5 tech or parts person at your dealership before buying.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by vectorz
Without questions to why I need one, anyone know if GM makes a locking gas cap? If not, anyone know where I can get an aftermarket one?
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The only problem I've seen with the aftermarket lockers (or non-lockers for that matter) is that none of them seem to have the ability to re-attach the tether cord. There's no groove around the outside of the cap to do so. I prefer to have the tether cord so's I won't drive off and forget it. Hey, I'm getting old. Don't laugh! 
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
No one would steal gas out of a Corvette, they would just take the whole car, so you must be worried about someone putting something IN the gas tank, right?
