Air pump for tire top off?

[truthlesshunter]

So..I searched for this but maybe the question is just too dumb to be posted.

I am not near my car right now, but I seem to recall there's a air pump/small compressor to inflate tires that is in the frunk. I have a Canadian model.

I switched to the summer tires and they are low pressure. Can I just use the air pump that comes with the car to top off the missing pressure? Is the pump pretty self-evident on how to use it?

Thanks!

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[Jayyvr890]

Yes altho it's very loud and slow.

 

[W1NGE]

So..I searched for this but maybe the question is just too dumb to be posted.

I am not near my car right now, but I seem to recall there's a air pump/small compressor to inflate tires that is in the frunk. I have a Canadian model.

I switched to the summer tires and they are low pressure. Can I just use the air pump that comes with the car to top off the missing pressure? Is the pump pretty self-evident on how to use it?

Thanks!

That’s what it's for.

 

[ShiftyWolf]

I bought a basic air compressor with tire inflator attachment a few years back, replacing my Craftsman that finally died after nearly 30 years of service. I keep it in the garage and it makes adding air a breeze (pun) every couple of weeks if needed. Also invest in a good electronic or dial pressure gauge. They are inexpensive but super valuable to keep around.

My two cents

 

[enzo5000]

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[truthlesshunter]

so just in case someone searches for the same thing, the air compressor works great. Yes, it's a little loud, but it works great, screws well into the valve, takes a few minutes to top off and you're good to go! Did all four tires in about 5-10 minutes

 

[bluesky]

I have had and still have a few ViAirs, though the particular model I have is no longer for sale (90P I think). Mine all power off 12V cig lighter outlets, so I use a 120-to-12V supply off Amazon for use in the garage so I don’t have to have the ignition on to use it. Mine look similar to the newer ones but don’t have the nice handle. It also has a screw on hose, not clip on. The gauge is not accurate, which seems to be pretty typical for these devices, but the little thing zips into a bag that fits into the hidden trunk cubbies of every car I’ve had in the last 15-20 years. Just put a small gauge that you trust into the bag along with it.

 

[satchurator]

I have the GarageSmart AirDrop and am very happy with it. Mounts on the ceiling and pairs with a phone app. I have presets in the app for my wife's car, my CT4's winter and summer wheel sets and our bikes. Like most consumer level compressors, the gauge is not very accurate. I have a Jaco ElitePro pressure gauge. I pump a couple of PSI over target and then use the gauge to release air down to the desired pressure.

 

[perski]

Or a floor bicycle pump works great too

 

[CB1]

I would recommend the Milwaukee M18 Tire Inflator (if you need one on-the-go). Portable, fast, and accurate. I keep on in the frunk/trunk.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/2848-20

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