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Gates 31781 Locking Fuel Tank Cap: Secure Your Fuel with this Reliable Accessory Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.3
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Details

BrandGates
ExteriorMachined
Item Dimensions LxWxH3.6 x 3 x 3.6 inches
Item Weight0.3 Pounds

Description of Gates 31781 Locking Fuel Tank Cap: Secure Your Fuel with this Reliable Accessory

Two-way action pressure relief/vacuum relief valve allows the fuel tank to breathe while preventing the escape of fuel fumes. Seals are compounded from fuel-resistant rubber. Locking Mechanism Deters Fuel Theft & Vandalism. Comes with 2 Keys. Lock Opens with 1/4 Turn of Key.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect fit for 2004 VW GTI

I've been using this cover on my 2004 VW GTI for almost 10 months, no problem. Folds, closes and snaps into place perfectly. Excellent purchase.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Fragile

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Gteat at spare parts price

Fits my Eurovan perfectly and the locking mechanism is better (lighter) than the original. As it's only been a month, I can't comment on durability yet.

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Not everything fits

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Gates locking gas cap - works, but seems a little inferior in quality.

This Gates gas cap fits my 2006 VW perfectly, but the locking mechanism seems pretty flimsy. The lock does not turn very easily. Definitely not sure if it takes a lot of abuse. But for now it works to keep my wife from polluting diesel with petrol (again) :-).

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great cheap cap: caps

Works as advertised. I bought a similar model from Gates for my Jeep and after a bit of training it worked fine for a long time. You ask education? With this model, the key is only used to initially secure the cover for removal and is not required to lock it. A long time ago in the distant Revain galaxy I bought another brand (Sant) which failed after less than a year and almost left me stuck with my frozen cap preventing me from refueling. Luckily I had a crowbar handy. The Gates cap worked…

Pros
  • Good product for the price
Cons
  • Not bad