I bought a used car yesterday and found that the previous owner had lost the key to the fuel cap. As per usual someone's always been in the same awkward spot and has been generous enough to show others a solution via RUclips. Thanks for posting your video.
Hi sir. I am from Mauritius and i have tried your trick for opening locked gas cap and it worked in exactly 1 minute.i am very happy and grateful to you.Thank you so much
Bought a truck with a locking cap and a lock over the gas door. Seller gave a key. That key fit neither. Sawzall for the external lock and, thanks to you, my huge groove pliers for the cap. Worked like a dream. :)
Thanks bro..i tried everything ..even removed the locked bit with a screwdriver..then i watched you using the wrench..it done the job first time...thanks
Worked for me! First time I put the screw in though, I put it too close to the centre or something and it didn't work. Then moved the screw a bit further out and off alignment with the turned key and it worked.
Thank you so much for making this video I was literally right now I'm standing at the gas pump realized I left my key did not know what to do so I said hey let me try RUclips thank you so much for making the video I never know anything about you I will subscribe thank you so much you are a God bless I was going to pick up my children from school
Good video, I just bought a locking motorad cap for my f350, more so to protect from vandalism and theft. After I installed it I had a ‘oh shit what happens if the lock fails moment’ I will save this video on my phone incase that ever happens!
No problem, happy to help! Only thing I would be cautious about, if someone decides to steal your fuel, they may drill the tank instead. But it will stop someone from dumping something in your tank.
Dude, I love your videos! Just discoved them. You're hard work was not in vain. They're clear, short, logical, articulate, well spoken, intelligent (people underestimate just how hard it is to make a good, to the point, understandable video with intelligent content). Good man! Well done! All of them. Superb! Glad to see you're still at it and hope you're doing well. Keep it going. Do you have videos on car electrical systems, using multimeters, parasitic drain, etc? I ask because most of the videos on these topics -- most, not all -- are long, unclear, skip over the most hard to understand parts. Anyway, great job, keep it going, stay safe and God bless!
Thank you so much for the feedback and kind words! I do have some electrical tutorials and am hoping to add more. Here is the playlist I've put together specially for those types of videos ruclips.net/p/PLD7BFBBF628EF2525 There are a couple that is vehicle specific, however a similar process can be used on other vehicles too.
@@4DIYers No, thank you, for your well-considered reply. Most thoughtful of you and I and I'm sure your viewers appreciate it very much. I'll check out the playlist. Thanks Dude, and God bless!
Haha, no problem. This stuff only stops the more "honest" thieves. Having a tank of fuel stolen would be cheaper than having someone drilling your fuel tank.
Thanks, worked like a charm. Bought a truck that didn't come with a gas cap key. I did loose a little faith in these caps though. I guess it would stop the uninformed.
the owner of my favorite gas station where I live manages to remove locking gas caps without using a key. He does it so quickly without damaging the cap itself... He always brags about the secret method he knows, and wont ever share how he does it. I've witnessed him do it to several different types of locking caps.
It's pretty odd that that can be bypassed so easily. I would've thought that the lock applied some bar to the inside like a lock on a door or something.
I think it's only intent is keeping out the honest people. Someone could easily drill a tank now, especially with the plastic versions making it so easy.
It is actually really hard to defeat if you are high on meth. This is too prevent a meth addict from stealing and selling your gas for meth. It can't be so hard that it would require the owner to get a new gas tank and fill pipe if it couldn't be remove. It is mainly a deterrent so it is open to thieves who will then move on to easier targets.If there are no other targets around the thieve will get the gas if they set their mind to it. However now the thief has to carry a drill and a self tapping screw. A drill in the middle of the night is probably loud and can bring unwanted attention to the thief.
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I bought a used car yesterday and found that the previous owner had lost the key to the fuel cap. As per usual someone's always been in the same awkward spot and has been generous enough to show others a solution via RUclips. Thanks for posting your video.
Happy I could help and thank you!
@@4DIYers
Hi sir. I am from Mauritius and i have tried your trick for opening locked gas cap and it worked in exactly 1 minute.i am very happy and grateful to you.Thank you so much
Happy to help!
Absolutely saved me from being stranded. Thank you sir!
Glad I could help!
Bought a truck with a locking cap and a lock over the gas door. Seller gave a key. That key fit neither. Sawzall for the external lock and, thanks to you, my huge groove pliers for the cap. Worked like a dream. :)
Right on, happy to help!
YES!!!! This works!!! It connects the two parts of the cap so you can just turn and open.
A thousand thank yous!!!!!
No problem, happy I could help!
I had no key for the water tank on my camper van ,did what you suggested on the video. Worked perfect. Thank you
Happy to help and good to know it works on that application too.
Thanks bro..i tried everything ..even removed the locked bit with a screwdriver..then i watched you using the wrench..it done the job first time...thanks
One of the most useful videos I’ve ever used. Thank you 🙏🏽
You're very welcome!
Ive been looking for the key to the extra tank on my truck for about a year until I stumbled across this video, worked great thank you!
Glad I could help!
thanks! bought a truck with a locking gas cap and they lost the gas cap key. thanks for the tip. worked like a charm.
Awesome to hear, happy to help!
Worked for me! First time I put the screw in though, I put it too close to the centre or something and it didn't work. Then moved the screw a bit further out and off alignment with the turned key and it worked.
Awesome to hear, happy I was able to help!
Same with me to close to center 2nd forther away it worked
Thank you so much for making this video I was literally right now I'm standing at the gas pump realized I left my key did not know what to do so I said hey let me try RUclips thank you so much for making the video I never know anything about you I will subscribe thank you so much you are a God bless I was going to pick up my children from school
Brilliant!, I lost my key and this helps a lot. Thank you for the post
No problem, happy I could help!
Good video, I just bought a locking motorad cap for my f350, more so to protect from vandalism and theft. After I installed it I had a ‘oh shit what happens if the lock fails moment’
I will save this video on my phone incase that ever happens!
No problem, happy to help! Only thing I would be cautious about, if someone decides to steal your fuel, they may drill the tank instead. But it will stop someone from dumping something in your tank.
Dude, I love your videos! Just discoved them. You're hard work was not in vain. They're clear, short, logical, articulate, well spoken, intelligent (people underestimate just how hard it is to make a good, to the point, understandable video with intelligent content). Good man! Well done! All of them. Superb! Glad to see you're still at it and hope you're doing well. Keep it going. Do you have videos on car electrical systems, using multimeters, parasitic drain, etc? I ask because most of the videos on these topics -- most, not all -- are long, unclear, skip over the most hard to understand parts. Anyway, great job, keep it going, stay safe and God bless!
Thank you so much for the feedback and kind words! I do have some electrical tutorials and am hoping to add more. Here is the playlist I've put together specially for those types of videos ruclips.net/p/PLD7BFBBF628EF2525 There are a couple that is vehicle specific, however a similar process can be used on other vehicles too.
@@4DIYers No, thank you, for your well-considered reply. Most thoughtful of you and I and I'm sure your viewers appreciate it very much. I'll check out the playlist. Thanks Dude, and God bless!
The cap on my Tacoma seized, didn't want parts falling into the tank. Will try this out so I can get gas and still have a cap for a few days. Thanks!
Well not buying a locking gas cap now. Lol thanks for saving me some money.
Haha, no problem. This stuff only stops the more "honest" thieves. Having a tank of fuel stolen would be cheaper than having someone drilling your fuel tank.
You are the smartest human ever born you just saved my ass 😂. Lost my key and luckily I had a screw and a drill in my truck.
Thank you so much, happy I was able to help!
Thanks, worked like a charm. Bought a truck that didn't come with a gas cap key. I did loose a little faith in these caps though. I guess it would stop the uninformed.
You're very welcome!
thank you, thank you, thank you, I didn't know that was that easy, I lost the key but I open it following your advice.
perfect solution. thanks for helping us all out.
No problem!
Thank you thank you thank you. My gas cap key must have fallen off my keychain. So I appreciate you showing me
You are so very welcome!
Bingo! Channel locks worked mint. My first idea was to smash lock with screw driver and hammer haha
Happy to help!
Thank you brother for the idea !
No problem!
Excellent information. Thanks
Glad it was helpful and thank you!
the owner of my favorite gas station where I live manages to remove locking gas caps without using a key.
He does it so quickly without damaging the cap itself... He always brags about the secret method he knows, and wont ever share how he does it.
I've witnessed him do it to several different types of locking caps.
Thanks it worked...
No problem, happy to help!
Thank you 🙏 car came with locking gas cap no keys 🔑
You’re very welcome!
I appreciate you help me too much I didn’t bring the 😮
Great video, thank you :)
Thanks so much thus absolutely worked
Awesome to hear and happy I could help!
Thanx man you realy helpt me out
It worked!!!! Thank you!
Worked great, thanks
You're welcome!
Thank you :) you help me ❤
You're welcome!
Well it worked thanks for that
No problem, happy to help!
It works I literally just did it
Thank you for the feedback!
Most Excellent!
Thank you!
Saved my ass, thanks mate
Happy to help!
This is nice except for the thieves watching lol
Lol, beats having your tank drilled though.
Hehe, time to steal some gas!!
The screw works
That screw thing works lol thanks man
Happy to help!
This is great - but how do you remove a non-locking fuel cap that just revolves and won't come off?
Try the same thing.
cool ,thank you
in thank You this is helpful
You're welcome!
What do I do if the cap handle has completely broken off
Saved me some time! thanks
Great to hear!
It's pretty odd that that can be bypassed so easily.
I would've thought that the lock applied some bar to the inside like a lock on a door or something.
I think it's only intent is keeping out the honest people. Someone could easily drill a tank now, especially with the plastic versions making it so easy.
It is actually really hard to defeat if you are high on meth. This is too prevent a meth addict from stealing and selling your gas for meth. It can't be so hard that it would require the owner to get a new gas tank and fill pipe if it couldn't be remove. It is mainly a deterrent so it is open to thieves who will then move on to easier targets.If there are no other targets around the thieve will get the gas if they set their mind to it. However now the thief has to carry a drill and a self tapping screw. A drill in the middle of the night is probably loud and can bring unwanted attention to the thief.
It worked, now I don't have to call out from work...
Awesome to hear!
Thank you now i can get gas without busting cap.
Nice
Thanks!
The MethHeads will love this! lol
LOL... Well in my defence, it's probably better to have a broken fuel cap than a hole in your tank.
needed this but now i question the validity of installing on now.
Can it be any screw
Smart!
Thank you!
I hope this trick works. I'm outta gas and cap is broken..
gonna try this on my f350 gas cap is locked in place the key works just wont come out
thanks, I can get some free gas now 🙌🏽
Now only the idiots that steal gas won't know how to break into a gas tank cap lock.
Well that was fucking obvious. How stupid am I
Lol, happens to all of us.
Nice
Thanks!