How long this "three day" special operation has been going now?

They do have anti siphon valves these days so the process is a little bit more complicated I believe, though I don't think those are impossible to defeat either.

No, in the 90s parents could afford fuel.

I watched my dad walk out on my family. Luckily I was a toddler so I don't really remember it.

That sounds like some redneck shit lol

dad didn't like the taste of gas so he used a rag and two hoses.

My dad, Mr. Hollywood movies.

Status report, stat!

Recovering mechanic here. You're correct.

There tend to be corners in the fill tube which makes getting the hose into the tank difficult on its own. And there is usually a device in the line, like a spring, that allows fuel to flow into the tank, but not a hose.

This wasn't always the case. Cars older than about the mid 1980's (depending on brand) won't always have such features.

The process is different now:

1. Find a tall vehicle with a plastic gas tank
2. Drill hole
3. Drain gas into suitable container

To be fair. People probally know the basic concept. But they want information on the best ways, unexpected options for tubes, tips and tricks, how to break into locked gas covers quickly, etc. etc.

It’s 2026. And it’s normal to learn about things online in many parts of the world. And people have grown up knowing they can extend, expand and enhance their knowledge of things casually by looking it up.

I know it’s about gravity and getting it flowing, etc. I learned about it in grade school. But I would still look it up if i was faced with having to do it and had access to the internet.

Got to think about the "average" people you know, and then suddenly realize 1/2 of all people are dumber than that.

Warning: not good for your sanity to do the above

People don't know that siphoning gas is pretty hard on newer cars because of filters and system in place against tampering? They have to be so absolutely stupid. I mean can you believe that?