TPMS and Fix-a-Flat?
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Racer
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From: Chandler Arizona
TPMS and Fix-a-Flat?
I'm still working on new SC run-flat rubber... but will probably go with a non-runflat in the future. Does anyone have ACTUAL experience with using cans of Fix-a-Flat with the C6, especially any concerns with the TPMS monitor (does it mess things up)?
Obviously, it would only be used in an emergency if another option isn't available.
Obviously, it would only be used in an emergency if another option isn't available.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Mobile Alabama
You can use fix-flat in an emergency situation. Soon after I purcahsed my car i had a flat on a long trip and had no choice but to use it. i was worried that i had ruined the pressure sensors and maybe the tire..but after taking it to the tire shop they cleaned it all out for me and all was good. They said most of the time they can clean the sensors and they still work however it does make a big mess in the tire and some shops may not want to fool with it. But it is good to know that fixa-flat will not compleltey destroy anything.
Le Mans Master
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From: Thousand Oaks California
TPMS is now standard on all 2008 vehicles, and certain vehicles come with no spare (such as certain 2008 CTS models). Instead, these vehicles come with an inflator with tire sealant. The sealant does not affect the tire pressor sensors.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '10
does GM sell a kit?
Gene we need a package deal on this stuff.
Drifting
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Tire Rack sells the Conti Comfort Kit, which is about the same difference - compressor with sealant cartridge. Its designed for use with TPMS and should cause no permanent damage to the sensors. About $75-80 as I recall, and a replacement sealant cartridge is $25. The sealant has a shelf life of four years or is good for a single use.
Le Mans Master
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From: Thousand Oaks California
Le Mans Master
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Le Mans Master
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From: Danville Ca.
St. Jude Donor '10
why? i got a flat about an hour and 1/2 from home and the goodyear dealer would not fix it and did not have a tire to sell me. i ended up a some ratty azz tire shop having them patch it. since goodyear wouldn't. now if i had the inflator kit i would have been set hell even a can of fix a flat.
Racer
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From: Corona ca
Sealant is a sensor killer, no doubt about it. I installed non run flats that apparently came with nail magnets for the rears... Killed one completely (xx on the display) and the other became grossly inaccurate.
I traded the goo-cans for a plug kit and mini compressor.
I traded the goo-cans for a plug kit and mini compressor.
Burning Brakes
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From: Stokesdale NC
why? i got a flat about an hour and 1/2 from home and the goodyear dealer would not fix it and did not have a tire to sell me. i ended up a some ratty azz tire shop having them patch it. since goodyear wouldn't. now if i had the inflator kit i would have been set hell even a can of fix a flat.
Non-runflats with the Continental ComfortKit are the way to go. Even if the sensor is damaged, a replacement is only $47 from fourm parts vendors. And you can drive farther than 50 miles because the tire has AIR in it.
