How to Inflate Tires With Nitrogen

Many motorists are now choosing to inflate their tires with nitrogen as opposed to regular air. This is because nitrogen filled tires are said to last longer and provide better gas mileage. They also require less maintenance due to the fact that nitrogen doesn't leak as quickly. The down side of using nitrogen is that it is less readily available for tires than regular air is. Luckily, there are an increasing number of suppliers due to nitrogen's growing popularity.

Instructions

1. Click on the "nitrogen locator" found in the resources section of this article. A new webpage should appear.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the phrase "find a dealer." There will be a blank text field for your zip code. Enter it and click "search." After you click search a new window will pop up containing a map detailing all of the nitrogen suppliers in your area. Below this map you will find further information on each of these specific locations.

3. Select a supplier using the information provided. If you have more than one supplier in your area you may want to call each of them and compare their prices. Two of the most common places chosen for nitrogen fill-ups are tire shops and car dealerships.

4. Take the tires to the supplier and request that they be filled with nitrogen. Depending on the location, they will either point you in the direction of the tank with instructions for how to fill-up or they will fill them themselves for a small fee.

Tips & Warnings

• The cost to inflate a tire with nitrogen gas ranges anywhere from $3 to $10 and this cost usually includes refills for the life of the tire.

References

• GetNitrogen

Resources

• Nitrogen Locator