[DML] Re: Fix a flat

[Craig Clarke <newfies@xxxx>]

> Stephen Sunkel wrote:
> 
> I have heard a lot of people referencing Fix a flat for repairing
> flats or sealing the compact spare. I went to school with a friend of
> mine that worked at a Sears automotive shop changing tires. He told
> me that Fix a Flat will cause more trouble then it will help. Tires
> will leak air for several reasons and fix a flat is worthless for all
> of them. If a tire has a slow leak Fix a Flat might help but it is
> extremely corrosive to aluminum rims and will trash the rims on your D
> if left in for a period of time. Fix a Flat also softens the rubber
> compound of the tire and will not allow a patch to adhere to the tire
> when the hole is being repaired. New tire! If a tire has a slow leak
> from a rim leak, a nail, or dry cracked tire, have the tire dismounted
> and repair it with the correct procedures. If you are out of town and
> you walk out to your car and see a flat tire, chances are the hole is
> large and Fix a Flat will do no good here either it will only seal
> small leaks. Maintain your air pressure in your spare as you would
> check your oil and it will be OK, if it leaks have it dismounted and
> checked. These are the principles I live by and have had no problem
> whatsoever with leaking tires or spares. Fix a Flat is a hokey farce
> and is just a false sense of security riding around under your spare
> that will cost you more money in the long run. Just thought I would
> share this info.
> 
> Stephen VIN #3525
> 

Last summer i used "fix a flat" with very good results.
I came home from work to find my '78 lincoln continental with a flat on
the front. These tires are 235/75/15 mounted on alum rims.
I took a large can of the Prestone brand, out of my trunk, threaded it
on and presto! The tire was about 80% filled. I did not want to check
the air pressure for fear it would get some sealant in the tire gauge.
I drove to the nearest gas station and filled the tire to 35psi.
I did nothing to the tire for over two weeks. I took the car to the
high school that my kid brother attends, my brother fixed the two nail
holes and I still have the same tires on the car to this day.
I trust this stuff so much I have since taken the spare out of the trunk
and replaced it with 2 cans of sealer.

Just thought I would let you all know my experience with Fix a Flat.
The stuff works.

Craig 
Vin.. to be determined


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