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Subject:Re: Remove gas cap without key?
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Thu, 28 Aug 2003 08:38:32 -0400

On Thu, 28 Aug 2003, Kim Brennan wrote:

> I assume it is also possible to have a different key for the gas cap
> then the ignition. But I always sort of liked the fact that I'll find
> it difficult to drive away if I don't put the cap back on.

My '82 Vanagon uses a totally different key.  The ignition key won't even
fit in the lock.  It's a diesel, though, so it would have a different cap.
I get the same "safety feature" by putting my fuel cap key on the same
ring as my ignition key.  I like to shove the ignition key into the
passenger side door lock and let the cap hang there while I fill up.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si