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First flat tire on my Prime

Discussion in 'Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by BiomedO1, Sep 5, 2021.

  1. BiomedO1

    BiomedO1 Senior Member

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    Got my first flat today; luckily it was in my driveway. Is there a jack and lug wrench in the 2021 Primes?
    I just used my garage tools. Now I'm going to get serious about getting a spare tire, highway plugs, and possibly tools from a late model Corolla. If I was on the road, this would've ruined my day.
    I noticed the OEM tire was pretty flimsy, with thin sidewalls. I was also surprised to find no anti-seize on the lug studs. It was at the dealership two months ago for the 5K tire rotation.
     
    #1 BiomedO1, Sep 5, 2021
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    There should be a tool kit in the back cubby where the charge cable is stored.
     
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    yes, there is a jack, fix a flat and compressor
     
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    The jack is located underneath the rear driver passenger seat;).

    I bought a spare tire that I carry around just in case :).

    Lucky you found the opportunity while in your driveway(y).
     
    #4 Raytheeagle, Sep 5, 2021
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    Woah Nelly: you've got a scissor jack and lug nut wrench in there.

    I'm surprised you were surprised: you're not supposed to use anti-seize; the torque spec is 76 foot/pounds with clean/dry threads.

    That's a tire plug-repair kit? Good idea. Also worth having: a small bottle of soapy water, chalk or wax pen (for marking plug location), gloves (especially for winter), reflective vest (triangles, cones, etc), pliers (for pulling stuff out of tires), a smallish square of plywood (to put under the scissor jack on soft ground or gravel) and last but not least: someway to inflate the tire, preferably without using the #&@?! included compressor with goop. Dead simple and very reliable, is a lowly floor standing bicycle pump. We're off on a minor road trip tomorrow, and taking one along.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Sep 5, 2021
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