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Old 11-14-2010, 11:17 AM
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just need to know if the tire repair kit slime will rujn the tire pressure monitoring system
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Originally Posted by gxp-miller-gxp
just need to know if the tire repair kit slime will rujn the tire pressure monitoring system
i would not use any kind of tire sealant. just go to your local tire shop and get a patch put in. I believe thats the worst thing you can do.
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slime, fix a flat, any of that stuff with kill tpms
Old 11-14-2010, 11:48 AM
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already used it, and okay, its the one that came with the gxp though
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Aftermarket sealants, no. The one that came with the GXP, yes.

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I used fix a flat when I got a flat out of town.

No issues with my TPMS sensor afterwards.

I wouldn't necessarily suggest using sealant, but they make 'em TPMS safe now.
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Fix o flat or tire slime can mess up your tpms. But those products damage the inside of your tire more. It starts breaking down the rubber on the inside of the tire and ruins them. I would not use it unless its an emergency. And I'd get the tire repaired immediately and get that crap cleaned out from inside the tire.
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i dont know if you MCSS and ISS guys have spare tires or what but the GXP's came with a "fix a flat" type box in the trunk that has a small compressor and puts the slime stuff in it.
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well i took car in and got a new right rear tire as the old one got a nail in it. he gave me my sensor and said it wouldnt work so he just diddnt put it in, im sure it does work so im just going to tell them to put it in. im not paying 75$ for a new one when i really dont need it as i check my tire pressure at least once a week anyway with my gauge
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Never ever use tire sealer. i seen that all i had for a spare was that and threw the stupid thing out on the spot. Its stinks when the guy fixing it has to take the tire off the rim and dosent work worth a sh*t.
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Originally Posted by gxp-miller-gxp
well i took car in and got a new right rear tire as the old one got a nail in it. he gave me my sensor and said it wouldnt work so he just diddnt put it in, im sure it does work so im just going to tell them to put it in. im not paying 75$ for a new one when i really dont need it as i check my tire pressure at least once a week anyway with my gauge

Did he try to renitialize it?

If not go back and tell 'em to put the sumbitch back in.



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