Nitrogen Tire Fill - Honda Pilot

tangotango99 · 10-02-2008, 12:41 PM

Nitrogen Filled Tires, will it really help improve your MPG or is it another snake oil product.

N_Jay · 10-02-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by tangotango99
Nitrogen Filled Tires, will it really help improve your MPG or is it another snake oil product.

Guess!

It does not help MPG.

tangotango99 · 10-02-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

Guess!

It does not help MPG.

I just recieve and ad. from my local Honda dealer for $9.99($10.00) they will fill my tires with mpg friendly nitro.

N_Jay · 10-02-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by tangotango99
I just recieve and ad. from my local Honda dealer for $9.99($10.00) they will fill my tires with mpg friendly nitro.

Well at least they are not using mpg unfriendly nitro.

jay_man2 · 10-02-2008, 01:08 PM

You'll get better mileage on the way home after the nitrogen fill, since you'll be toting a lighter wallet home.

tangotango99 · 10-02-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

Well at least they are not using mpg unfriendly nitro.

Now "snake oil" from a reputable dealer,next they will be selling turbinate also.

Josey92 · 10-02-2008, 02:36 PM

FWIW, I believe the thought behind the mileage argument/"sell" is that nirtogen is not/less susceptible to changes in temperature, thereby keeping consistent prescribed pressure in your tires and avoiding fluctuation in rolling resistance caused by the change of temperature.

Should you have a slow leak though, good luck in finding a place that has nitrogen to fill the tire. Introducing regular compressed air completely negates the whole idea of having nitrogen.

Keep in mind this is coming from someone that has bought the snake oil.

rocky · 10-02-2008, 02:48 PM

Regular air is 75% nitrogen anyway.

N_Jay · 10-02-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by rocky
Regular air is 75% nitrogen anyway.

The real issue is dry gas vs. moist air.

Yes dry gas is "better", and nitrogen is a dry gas.
But is it better in any meaningful way? Probably not for the average driver.

mikesrc · 10-03-2008, 04:55 PM

SNAKE OIL.

Air is 78% nitrogen. Only fill your tires on a cool dry day. Be sure to leave out the Oxygen.

truck11 · 10-08-2008, 10:58 AM

Not worth the $10 ....
My understanding on Nitrogen is that it does not leak out through the rubber as regualr 'air' does - so in effect, you maintain proper tire pressure longer.
Still not worth $10. Just check and maintain your tire pressures regularly and their is your MPG savings.

10-02-2008, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
tangotango99 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silver Spring, Md Posts: 1,410 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nitrogen Tire Fill Nitrogen Filled Tires, will it really help improve your MPG or is it another snake oil product. __________________ 2004 SAGE BRUSH PEARL EXL,REAR SPLASHGUARDS,CARGO LINER,CARGO COVER,CARGO TRAY,CARGO ORG.,OEM WHEEL LOCKS, Delphi XM Radio,Nuvi 350,660 ,Garmin 2620,VIN 522044

10-02-2008, 01:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
jay_man2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 88 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You'll get better mileage on the way home after the nitrogen fill, since you'll be toting a lighter wallet home. __________________ Go Hoos!

10-02-2008, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Josey92 Jose San Juan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 384 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FWIW, I believe the thought behind the mileage argument/"sell" is that nirtogen is not/less susceptible to changes in temperature, thereby keeping consistent prescribed pressure in your tires and avoiding fluctuation in rolling resistance caused by the change of temperature. Should you have a slow leak though, good luck in finding a place that has nitrogen to fill the tire. Introducing regular compressed air completely negates the whole idea of having nitrogen. Keep in mind this is coming from someone that has bought the snake oil. __________________ 2009 MB GL450 ("The Oven" -- yup , the girls again) <br> * 2006 EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl <b>"Suzie"</b> (as named by my daughters) [ended lease] * 2003 Silver Pilot EX-L [ended lease]

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rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,178 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Regular air is 75% nitrogen anyway. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

10-08-2008, 10:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
truck11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 76 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not worth the $10 .... My understanding on Nitrogen is that it does not leak out through the rubber as regualr 'air' does - so in effect, you maintain proper tire pressure longer. Still not worth $10. Just check and maintain your tire pressures regularly and their is your MPG savings. __________________ _____ '11 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited - V8 4wd '07 Pilot EXL awd (sold) '06 DRZ400e '05 FX-35 awd '02 Taos pop-up camper

10-03-2008, 04:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikesrc Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SNAKE OIL. Air is 78% nitrogen. Only fill your tires on a cool dry day. Be sure to leave out the Oxygen.

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