It’s true you can pry open the the cover. So that’s limited security. But cars have been putting filters things in the line for years to keep hoses out and potatos or whatever else people might try to put down there.
Of course there are ways to get past these (I assume). But I don’t know how.
I was told by someone who used to steal gas, that these are common in cars now. That it’s very hard to get a hose into the tank.
Easier to steal out of motorcycles (without locking caps) and lawnmowers.
I just messaged a mechanic friend of mine to see what he says. I’ll report back.
there are people that don’t know that? people that presumably passed primary school? some might remember that from 90s too
To be fair. People probally know the basic concept. But they want information on the best ways, unexpected options for tubes, tips and tricks, how to break into locked gas covers quickly, etc. etc.
It’s 2026. And it’s normal to learn about things online in many parts of the world. And people have grown up knowing they can extend, expand and enhance their knowledge of things casually by looking it up.
I know it’s about gravity and getting it flowing, etc. I learned about it in grade school. But I would still look it up if i was faced with having to do it and had access to the internet.
The process is different now:
- Find a tall vehicle with a plastic gas tank
- Drill hole
- Drain gas into suitable container
Got to think about the “average” people you know, and then suddenly realize 1/2 of all people are dumber than that.
Warning: not good for your sanity to do the above
Hey, did you know gasoline has calories? That gives me an idea…
–average person next to you in a mobile death machine
I wish more followed that thinking and chugged a gallon before thinking twice.
didnt everyone watch their dad suck on a rubber hose at some point in the 90s? lol
They do have anti siphon valves these days so the process is a little bit more complicated I believe, though I don’t think those are impossible to defeat either.
No, in the 90s parents could afford fuel.
The 1990-1991 recession actually made it difficult for many to afford gas. It was a shitty couple of years.
I watched my dad walk out on my family. Luckily I was a toddler so I don’t really remember it.
bro
i wish my dad woulda, lol
