Is it true or not that auto manufacturers put a screen in fuel tanks to prevent siphoning? If so, what year?

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Is it true or not that auto manufacturers put a screen in fuel tanks to prevent siphoning? If so, what year?

2007-03-13 10:49:59 · 4 answers · asked by blueyez76 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation

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~ Yes, I agree, it IS true... in 1987 they realized, however, that some people tip the cars on their sides and drain it out anyway... so what's the use?

2007-03-13 10:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by James N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Not a screen, but a checkball to keep fuel in in case of rollover crash.

2007-03-13 12:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes its true year 1990 and up i think

2007-03-13 10:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by MARC VEZINA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ever heard of a locking gas cap?

2007-03-13 12:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by babyherc1r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋