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define small compressor? |
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I normally use a compressor at home (18 gallon tank, got it Home Depot during a killer sale and this is about all I use it for).
My Z came with some BS nitrogen fill - does anyone know anything about this? I haven't had to add any air yet, but am curious as to what I should do when it needs it. The dealership is the only authorized dealer (can't remember which company it was) in the area and their make-ready is the only place to get a fill. |
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so in essence...if you have nitrogen filled tires, you shouldnt have to really fill them, UNTIL you get an unnatural leak (hole in the sidewall caused by a nail for example) |
Air contains roughly (by volume) 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
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The main benefit to filling your tires with nitrogen is that it is lighter then air, which is supposed to increase your gas mileage. But as mentioned it also does not leak out as fast, there is also less affect from varying temperatures which means your tire pressure will remain more consistent. If you can get them topped off with nitrogen for free and without to much hassle you might as well it's certainly not hurting anything, but again regular air is largely composed of nitrogen anyway and there is no harm in "mixing" them.
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OMG !!! CAN you not read? air is 78% nitrogen....lol........so much fake science in this thread........ Hey ...why not fill your tires with Helium? they you could lift off the ground........lol Sorry CRASH1369 not aimed at you..... |
uh, ok. good cuz I was pretty sure I was agreeing with you when I said air was mainly nitrogen anyway. :p The rest was just the reasons why they say it is superior, if it really makes a difference or not is debatable.
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Easy killers, the only reason to fill your tires with nitrogen is as mentioned above, because it stays in the tires longer (NOT because it is lighter lol). either way, its a rip off. Back to the subject, when I mentioned a small compressor, i meant like a 5 gallon tank or something like this:
Amazon.com: Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit: Home Improvement |
I have a local shop that fills my tires with nitrogen for free. I think they're standard charge is 7 bucks a tire (nothing compared to the dealership charges). I've ran Nitrogen in my tires for 6 years now and have never had to have them topped off. I know it's subjective as to whether or not it's beneficial, but I have never had any leaks since switching to Nitrogen.
Disclaimer: Some will say that a properly installed tire won't leak air either but the fact is that I've never had a car not leak air and I've never had a car leak nitrogen. |
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