Mechanics: Is Fix-a-flat Safe To Use

For years now I have used Fix A Flat or a comparable product in extreme roadside emergencies.Every one I talk to seems to have a differing opinion on Fix A Flat and whether it should be used or not.In researching this article I found about an equal number of the people love Fix A Flat as hate it.What is the scoop on Fix A Flat is it safe to use or not?

From years of personal experience, Fix a Flat has always been a life saver for me.It works exactly as well as advertised.Get a flat, hook up your Fix a Flat can and add it to your tire.

Your tire will inflate to a pressure that will get you safely to a gas station.There you can add air to your tire increasing the pressure to where your car manufacturer recommends.Fix a Flat is quick to use; so you are back on the road in no time.I have never had a mechanic tell me that he or she cannot work on the tire; because I used Fix a Flat.They do like to know that it is in the tire; it should be cleaned out when you make a permanent repair to the tire.

Now the Fix a Flat website has a section for FAQ, The first question I want to answer for you is, according to Fix a Flat, will I have to add air.The web site says, "Yes".The website instructs us to drive two to four miles and then get air.I suppose, you can only get so much compressed air into the small can of Fix a Flat.

Is Fix a Flat supposed to be a permanent repair? No.Fix a Flat recommends that you get your tire repaired.In some older cars of mine, I never got the tire repaired and the Fix a Flat didn't ever stop working.But; the company recommends that you fix it.

There is a myth out there that you can't fix a tire that has Fix a Flat in it, This is usually not the case.Clean the Fix a Flat out and repair like you normally would.

Does Fix a Flat mess up our tire's air sensor? It may have at one time; but now it shouldn't.They are now making a Fix a Flat that is "Tire sensor safe."

You've heard that Fix a Flat will ruin your tires.The company says it will not ruin most tires if used as directed.

My view of Fix-a-Flat has improved since researching this article; but we need to use some common sense before we throw a can of Fix-a-Flat into our tires.Some tire companies may void their warranty if Fix-a-Flat is used.Check out your warranty to make sure.

For the ease of use in an emergency situation, my money is on Fix-a-Flat.No one has shown me a legitimate reason not to use it.

If you would like to look at the Fix-a-Flat website, go to www.fixaflat.com.Meanwhile, you may want to buy a can to store in your trunk.

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