I need to put gas in my dad's 1996 Chevy Caprice. He's in the hospital for a short stay. My brother drove my dad's car and tried to put gas in the car but could not figure out how to unlock the cap. We tried the ignition and trunk keys, and have not seen another special Chevy key for the gas cap. My dad (he's 88) is on meds that make him a little goofy so he can't tell us how to do it.
I am logged in; my beber is on stune; my sister gave the moose the cheese; and I'll go shower.
WHAT key unlocks the blasted gas cap?
Many thanks for your reply.
1 posted on
10/12/2010 5:40:27 PM PDT by
Blueflag
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To: Blueflag
WHAT key unlocks the blasted gas cap? Why, the gas cap key, of course.
Why yes, I am a jerk...why do you ask?
2 posted on
10/12/2010 5:42:21 PM PDT by
Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus
(is a Jim DeMint Republican. You might say he's a funDeMintalist conservative.)
To: Blueflag
Chevy didn’t supply the locking gas cap. It’s an aftermarket item.
The key would be smaller than an ignition key.
To: Blueflag
I think there is a retina scanner.
/s
Did you not have a manual?
I have no clue
4 posted on
10/12/2010 5:42:57 PM PDT by
GeronL
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To: Blueflag
Okay guys....Obviously daddy doesn't want you hot rodding around in his car otherwise one of you clowns would know how he does it.
Park it!! And don't be surprised if dad cuts you out of the will.
5 posted on
10/12/2010 5:44:06 PM PDT by
Sacajaweau
(What)
To: Blueflag
Try zipping into your friendly neighborhood auto parts store. They’ll likely as not be able to help you out.
6 posted on
10/12/2010 5:44:39 PM PDT by
Howie66
(I can see November from my house.)
To: Blueflag
The one AAA will give you after they come and unlock it,
7 posted on
10/12/2010 5:44:47 PM PDT by
Grams A
(The Sun will rise in the East in the morning and God is still on his throne.)
To: Blueflag
This goes back a few years, but then again, so does your car.
These locks are not all that finicky. I have successfully used a variety of keys to open this type of lock. The keys have to be of the proper size, but you may be able to use a smaller key of about 3/4 inch length by 1/4 inch in width.
You may also be able to defeat the lock with a small flat screwdriver.
Then again, there is always a locksmith for $60.00 an hour or so.
8 posted on
10/12/2010 5:44:54 PM PDT by
midcop402
To: Blueflag
The one AAA will give you after they come and unlock it,
9 posted on
10/12/2010 5:45:11 PM PDT by
Grams A
(The Sun will rise in the East in the morning and God is still on his throne.)
To: Blueflag
This will do.
10 posted on
10/12/2010 5:46:04 PM PDT by
andy58-in-nh
(America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
To: Blueflag
LOL! It should look like a padlock key! It would normally be on HIS key ring, and probably not on a spare key set. Check the glove box or ash tray if you can't find the key on the ring.
If you can't find a key, you can get a replacement cap (before you destroy the old one) at Pep Boys or Auto Zone.
11 posted on
10/12/2010 5:47:22 PM PDT by
Dacus943
To: Blueflag
You mean that you have had it since ‘96 and only now have to put gas in it. Does it have one of those “secret” carburetors?
12 posted on
10/12/2010 5:48:30 PM PDT by
reg45
To: Blueflag
I had a 1967 Dodge truck that had 3 gas tanks. Two of them had locks which were aftermarket and this was during the '70s when some crooks liked to siphon off gas from your vehicle. I always kept my gas lock keys on the same key chain as my ignition key.
If this doesn't help, you could try a screwdriver, but be careful how much vodka you put into the drink.
To: Blueflag
Acetylene torch should do the trick. Make sure to have a soft spot to land.
14 posted on
10/12/2010 5:49:17 PM PDT by
1rudeboy
To: Blueflag
Look for a key that says “Fuel” on it or get the numbers off of the cap and look for a key with the same number.
15 posted on
10/12/2010 5:49:50 PM PDT by
mountainlion
(concerned conservative.)
To: Blueflag
Pop the cap.. put a rag in it..
16 posted on
10/12/2010 5:50:00 PM PDT by
hosepipe
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To: Blueflag
That’s not stock Chevy. They offered one over the counter as dealer add on. I used to be able to open the older ones with a screwdriver. This will ruin it in most cases but if you need to get in who cares. You could also go to the auto parts store and find the same cap and use the key for that one. They usually were the same key for same brand of cap.
Glad that one didn’t get junked in the Cash for Clunkers. That LT1 350 is awesome and they drive super nice for full frame sedan. If it is the wagon, they only made 200 of them and you really have something.
17 posted on
10/12/2010 5:51:48 PM PDT by
Lazlo in PA
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To: Blueflag
19 posted on
10/12/2010 5:52:06 PM PDT by
Raycpa
To: Blueflag
WHAT key unlocks the blasted gas cap?
20 posted on
10/12/2010 5:53:11 PM PDT by
EGPWS
(Trust in God, question everyone else)
To: Blueflag
21 posted on
10/12/2010 5:54:09 PM PDT by
Raycpa
To: Blueflag
If you have a decent grip, compress the cap at two opposing points on the side of the cap and twist. I haven’t encountered one yet that wouldn’t come off.
25 posted on
10/12/2010 6:17:08 PM PDT by
fso301
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