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Nitrogen in tires

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by poppa-k, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. poppa-k

    poppa-k New Member

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    Has anybody replace the air in ther tires with Nitrogen.
    If so do you get better mpg.
     
    #1 poppa-k, Mar 22, 2012
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    Costco use Nitrogen to inflate tires. I had the gas in my tires but seems no difference.
     
    #2 ahmeow, Mar 22, 2012
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    Also had mine done. No noticeable difference.
     
    #3 JGC61, Mar 22, 2012
  4. hill

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    OH NO ... not another nitrogen thread.
    :p
    As a quick fyi (though stated time & time again in the other threads), Nitrogen is nearly 80% of our atmosphere ... so in essence they filter out the other 20+% (oxygen, CO2 etc). It's one thing to super purify your tire's compressed gas if the tires are on a 200mph race car ... or on a 747 ... but a 65mph daily commuter. C'mon now. Let's not beat this dead horse again.
    :deadhorse:
     
    #4 hill, Mar 22, 2012
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    The only reason nitrogen might improve MPGs is if it causes the tire pressures to be checked more often. Cut to the chase: spend $8 on a tire gauge and check them yourself at least once a month.
     
    #5 richard schumacher, Mar 24, 2012
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    Just another way to relieve one of his or her hard earned money.............I'll pass.
     
    #6 Mike500, Mar 24, 2012
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    If you can get nitrogen free after buying Costco tires, great. It's not worth paying any $ for.
     
    #7 Patrick Wong, Mar 24, 2012
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    i run about 78% nitrogen in my tires
     
    #8 cobradb, Mar 24, 2012
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    me too!!!
     
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