Missing Spare...Missing Flat Tire Kit

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08-05-2011, 11:10 PM

#21

sleeper

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Originally Posted by Mike Fortin

In my case, I tried 3 bottles of fix a flat, the hole that was left by the nail was too large and close to the sidewall. Due to that we were stranded.

Mike- You really shouldn't use Fix-a-Flat in your tires with the TPMS, it will ruin the sensor..

Just sayin..

08-05-2011, 11:17 PM

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843de

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I think in this case with him being stranded with his family in the vehicle, the affects of Fix-a-Flat didn't even occur to him, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Totally off topic sleeper, have you seen the new Harley front engined trike coming for 2012?

08-06-2011, 02:09 PM

#23

donbrew

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Originally Posted by sleeper

Mike- You really shouldn't use Fix-a-Flat in your tires with the TPMS, it will ruin the sensor..

Just sayin..

So "they" say. I have used it with absolutely no ill effects. They do now make a "TPMS safe" product.
Yes, there is a warning in the book and on the can, but then "they" also say that once you have used it, you MUST trash the tire immediately!

08-06-2011, 02:53 PM

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Laco

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Originally Posted by ChevroletCustomerService

donbrew,

According to the information that is within my resources, Roadside is provided as a courtesy with all purchased or leased GM vehicles that are within the bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty for vehicles prior to 2007 models, and within the Powertrain warranty for 2007 models and newer.

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service

I'm pretty sure my 2007 came with roadside only for the bumper-to-bumper. Would have to check to be positive, but bumper-to-bumper is what my memory is telling me.