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John1956PA

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6. i paid ninety dollars for an inflator-jumper unit.

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 12:59 PM

Oct 31

The inflator feature of the product I own does not work well with a tire which has lost most of its air. It took a long time to get a significantly under-inflated tire of mine up to the point it was safe to travel on.

If you buy an inflator, it would be a good idea to purchase an accessory cable which will utilize the vehicle's battery as an auxillary source of power for the inflator.

As for tires with slow leaks, I have heard that "alloy" wheels can be the problem. My car has conventional steel wheels, and slow leaks do not occur.

Good luck with you quest for information.

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I'm thinking of getting a portable tire inflator. [View all] raccoon Oct 31 OP

Do it. intrepidity Oct 31 #1

I have one Raven123 Oct 31 #2

Yes. It's also a back up phone charger underpants Oct 31 #3

There is 1 in my car at all times, kozar Oct 31 #4

I bought one on sale a few years ago HappyH Oct 31 #5

i paid ninety dollars for an inflator-jumper unit. John1956PA Oct 31 #6

I have one and it works but repair tire off-the-clock Oct 31 #7

I keep one in my car. Preset the psi my tires require, so it automatically shuts off. sinkingfeeling Oct 31 #8

I've had one for several years. They can have batteries or plug into the car, or both. patphil Oct 31 #9

One suggestion, gab13by13 Oct 31 #10

You can get a jump pack that also has an inflator plus can be used as a power bank. bullimiami Oct 31 #11

Use a bike pump with gauge DemSigns Oct 31 #12

We got one a few weeks ago. It works great. Getting those tire air low messages always freaks me out. beaglelover Oct 31 #13

Maybe beyond your specs, but usonian Oct 31 #14

I have had one in my car ever since I have owned a car. OldBaldy1701E Nov 3 #15