[seeker1950]

I was not feeling well all weekend. When I came home from work last Friday, I parked the car in the driveway and didn't move it till Monday morning to return to work. It had approx 1/4 tank of gas in it. When I started the car, the "low fuel" light came on, which it does when it's near "fumes" stage. I went to the nearest station to get gas, and noticed that the gas cap was loose. I always tighten it after filling up! I do live in a "marginal" neighborhood, with a lot income levels, mostly lower level. The only precaution I can take right now is that I set up motion lights around my car. My garage is too full of "stuff" to park it in there, but I may have to do some serious rearranging to park it in there safely. This is a sign of the times, I fear!
Edit: Oh, also I plan to order a locking gas cap!

[Timgt5]

Originally Posted by seeker1950

I was not feeling well all weekend. When I came home from work last Friday, I parked the car in the driveway and didn't move it till Monday morning to return to work. It had approx 1/4 tank of gas in it. When I started the car, the "low fuel" light came on, which it does when it's near "fumes" stage. I went to the nearest station to get gas, and noticed that the gas cap was loose. I always tighten it after filling up! I do live in a "marginal" neighborhood, with a lot income levels, mostly lower level. The only precaution I can take right now is that I set up motion lights around my car. My garage is too full of "stuff" to park it in there, but I may have to do some serious rearranging to park it in there safely. This is a sign of the times, I fear!
Edit: Oh, also I plan to order a locking gas cap!

Good idea and sorry this happened to you, gas is a bit pricey. I would recomend also having a mechanic check out the car and make sure you do not have any leaks, just to be on the safe side.

[seeker1950]

Originally Posted by Timgt5

Good idea and sorry this happened to you, gas is a bit pricey. I would recomend also having a mechanic check out the car and make sure you do not have any leaks, just to be on the safe side.

I'm sure no leaks, Tim. My car is newer and just fine, but thanks for the response!

[unaluna]

I'm surprised they could suck it from just a quarter tank. They didn't get much, I bet they were mad and that's why they took it to the fumes. I remember when locking caps were a big thing, when prices first started going up. I thought they got around that now by making you open the gas flap door from inside the car?

[seeker1950]

Originally Posted by hankster

I'm surprised they could suck it from just a quarter tank. They didn't get much, I bet they were mad and that's why they took it to the fumes. I remember when locking caps were a big thing, when prices first started going up. I thought they got around that now by making you open the gas flap door from inside the car?

Hank...I have a 2011 Chevy HHR, and there is no locking device. I'll have to buy one.