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Old 10-22-2013, 12:47 PM
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I have a 2001 civic and have a flat tire but can not get the lug nuts off. Would it be ok to use fix a flat or quick spare on this civic ? some reviews of it say it works great but others say it can ruin the tire sensor. as long as it doesn't hurt the sensor as long as i can get it to the dealer or pep boys would be great
 
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Old 10-23-2013, 06:43 AM
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Use a small compressor to fill the tire with plain air, then go to a garage to have them remove it and find the leak.
 
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Old 10-23-2013, 10:20 AM
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Anyone know the cheapest air pump that will work on a flat? Time is not much of an issue but money is, a hand pump if it works would be fine
 
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Old 10-23-2013, 11:29 AM
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2001 Civics have tpms? I thought that was intro'd in 2006
 
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Old 10-23-2013, 12:34 PM
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Nope found out it doesn't but still not sure that fix o flat will work. The dealer told me that it wont unless it is a slow leak
 
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Old 10-23-2013, 01:12 PM
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would this work Buy Victor Hand Pump 22-5-60008-8 at Advance Auto Parts I need a low cost option to get my car 4 miles, i am not paying 50 to get towed, which is what pep boys wants
 
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Old 10-23-2013, 02:35 PM
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Hello Joe Shades,
I got a pump from Wallmart about 3 years ago fo I think was about $12.00 . Its powered by the cigg. lighter, takes about 4- 6 minutes to inflate tire. I use it to keep my tires at the correct presure and inflate them when I have a leaky tire. I have not looked latey, I did a quick online look but did not see the one I have. Go to Walmart and see what they have. I hate tow fees, I 'm lucky my buddy drives a tow truck and I get a deal if I need towed. I hope this helps. Good Luck with your tire. 2010civiclx
 
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Old 10-24-2013, 10:20 AM
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Yes for a few years I've owned the smallest electric pump that walmart sells, and it's entirely suitable for the purpose.

The nicer stand-up hand pumps for bicycles can fill a car tire but it takes a long time and they cost more than the small electric pump.
 
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Old 10-24-2013, 12:10 PM
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My neighbor had an air pump, then i took it to pep boys and they replaced the tire
 
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