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Want better gas mileage? Try nitrogen in your tires
Green Bay Press Gazette
| 7 MAY 2006
| Charlie Mathews
Posted on 05/07/2006 4:00:58 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060507/GPG0101/605070662/1207
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Tried it in both my Silverado and my Corvette. It works and it extends the life of the tires as well. COSTCO will deflate them and reinflate them with Nitrogen if you are a member.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:05:11 PM PDT
by
Ben Mugged
(If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:05:17 PM PDT
by
RedBeaconNY
(If you want to know what God thinks of money, look at the people He gave it to.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
My sister and I bought tires for our cars 1-1/2 + years ago and our Costco used nitrogen back then and said the same thing.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:05:40 PM PDT
by
Seattle Conservative
(God bless and protect our troops and their CIC.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
"The nitrogen isn't free. The charge is $40 to replace compressed air with nitrogen in the tires, and an additional $12 covers cost of a kit that includes special, double-sealing valve stem caps."
So It cost the guy $62 to get 2 mpg better fuel mileage on his car, and really the main advantage was that nitrogen leaks out slower, so he didn't have to monitor the pressure as diligently as with regualar air. I wonder what his net gain or loss was on the deal.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:06:06 PM PDT
by
dfwright
(The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left (Eccl. 10:2, NIV))
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
I use a mixture of roughly 80% nitrogen and 20% oxygen. It's not that pure really, but you can get a great deal if you look around.
To: dfwright
Also- change the air..it may be stale?? Jake
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
I inflate my tyres with water. The ride is a bit rough, but it's easy to tell when there's a leak.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:11:31 PM PDT
by
Alter Kaker
("Whatever tears one sheds, in the end one always blows one's nose." - Heine)
To: SteveMcKing
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:12:11 PM PDT
by
Crazieman
(The Democratic Party: Culture of Treason)
To: SteveMcKing
Damn, you're good. - Just like keeping some dihydrogen oxide around for your radiator.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:13:03 PM PDT
by
xcamel
(Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
The nitrogen isn't free. The charge is $40 to replace compressed air with nitrogen in the tires, and an additional $12 covers cost of a kit that includes special, double-sealing valve stem caps. WHAT?? OK, I average $20 a week in gas, which comes to about $1000 a year. Saving 2 1/2 percent means a savings of $25 a year.
No thanks, you can get the same results checking your tires once a month and filling them with air.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:13:49 PM PDT
by
Lunatic Fringe
(http://ntxsolutions.com)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
What about using Helium ? I'll bet that would make your car float?...J/K /sarc.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:14:44 PM PDT
by
Beagle8U
(Juan Williams....The DNC's "Crash test Dummy" for talking points.)
To: xcamel
I saw some crazy dude actually drink the stuff!
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:17:14 PM PDT
by
MilesVeritatis
(War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things...." - John Stuart Mill)
To: Beagle8U
"What about using Helium ? I'll bet that would make your car float?...J/K /sarc."
No way, how about hydrogen! Only problem would be if you had to hit the brakes and lock up the tires, they might explode from the heat. :^)
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:18:27 PM PDT
by
MaDeuce
(Do it to them, before they do it to you! (MaDuce = M2HB .50 BMG))
To: Alter Kaker
Lol...I used oxy/acetelyne. What can go wrong? ;-)
To: SteveMcKing
Do you know how much nitrogen comprises the air you breath? Jeez, what was it Mister Barnum said?
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:21:28 PM PDT
by
MHGinTN
(If you can read this, you've had life support from someone. Promote life support for others.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
I fill my tires with nitrous oxide --- that way when I get a flat, I can just laugh about it...
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:21:57 PM PDT
by
mikrofon
(Tired joke)
To: MaDuce
I was joking...J/K = Just kidding.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:22:06 PM PDT
by
Beagle8U
(Juan Williams....The DNC's "Crash test Dummy" for talking points.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen's, so they do not leak as quickly through the tire. Pressure won't have to be checked monthly — more like every six months — and Kornely's service staff will top off nitrogen customers' low tires at no charge. If this is true, your tires will naturally create a higher concentration of nitrogen as time goes on.
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posted on
05/07/2006 4:22:18 PM PDT
by
AZLiberty
(America is the hope of all men who believe in the principle of freedom and justice. - A. Einstein)
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