Can people steal my car's gas?

Question

I have a 1998 Volvo S90. The fuel door cover can't be locked and can be lifted open with a finger giving access to the gas tank. Can people steal gas from my car?

Answer 1

Yes but it's very difficult with today's modern gas tanks. The bends in the filler neck with usually stops any hose from entering the gas tank. I'm sure people could with the correct equipment and experience. If the door won't lock, I suggest purchasing a locking gas cap at your local Pep Boys. It's only around $12 and comes with two keys. God Bless!  

Answer 2

Give me an ice pick and you mommas dish pan..

Or a screwdriver and your dogs water bowl (get a dog if you don't have one)

Give me a hunting knife and your lawn mowers gas can.

Give me any sharp to pointy but blunt long object with a handle and I will ram it into your tank and slide any kind of liquid holding item that does not dissolve with gas in it and I'll slide it under the car and walk away when its full.  But hey I'm a tech with resources and knowledge I'll just steal the car so I won't get my hands dirty and  smell like gas..

Answer 3

Yes. It's relatively easy to siphon gas from a tank. At today's prices, I suggest you invest in a lockable filler cap a.s.a.p.

Answer 4

yeah i used to do about 10 years ago

Answer 5

yes they but it really hard because they have to get past the screen in the filler neck  

Answer 6

Yeah...I've found my gas cap open a few time :/