My front tire went out because it's an old one. And i used this to get to the shop for a new tire. I bought a new tire and got zero complaimts from them about it being messy and everything worked out just fine. Everyone is complaining about it ruining your tire, but... If your tire goes flat. Wouldn't you want a new tire anyways???
Thank you for your video🙋♀ . I think your demonstration was simple and straightforward. I'm going to try it today or tomorrow for my minivan tire. The only thing is that I don't have a compressor to put more air or one of those measurement tools (I wouldn't know how to use it either 🤦♀). So, I'll just use it and go straight to the tire shop🤷♀. Thanks, again🙏. Blessings
My tire guy said to avoid these products. You are better off having a spare in good condition to use. Unless you get a flat with the spare already on while the other flat tire is in the shop... The reason being, these products gum up the valves and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors (the ones that are a part of the valve). I guess as an ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT you could use this if you are stranded but be prepared to pay for the tire shop to clean the residue off the rim, and possibly replace the valve and/or TPMS. Great video explaining how to use this product. Safe driving!
Thank you indeed for this video you saved my life . I woke up I found out my rear 2 back tires are flat it’s really weird the rim of my tires still news though. I’m going to get this bottle at the store today . God bless🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽🥰
I plan on having a plug kit, and tire inflator in my car at all times, and this as a 3rd backup. No spare tire in my vehicle which is fine, i've only had like 2 flats in my 40 years of driving, and both times already parked at home when I discovered the flat.
The most important part is driving the car after to spread the sealant, if the hole is on the top of the tire and don’t rotate the tire you’ve just wasted your can
I used this stuff on a tire I had a nail puncture in and I had a plug put into which was very close to the sidewall. The plug was OK for about six months but after that it began losing air again. I would have to put 10 psi in it every two/three weeks. Since it was such a small leak, I decided I had nothing to lose trying this to plug the small leak. It's been well over a year and it's still holding.
Hi l have same problem with nail in tyre. I used sealant then had tyre fixed without removing wheel Do l have to deflate wheel then inflate after using this or is it safe to travel with can of sealant used?
my Father always insisted that all the females in our family had a can of Fix aFlat in their trunk if they didnt have one he would give them one he had in our garage i like them for stocking Stufferes at Christmas time and i also gave out fire extinguishers as well
Can anyone tell me if the compressor can be reused or do you need a new one? If you cant use the tyre and often the wheel, then how can you reuse that. I took the kit out and I have a full size spare in my 2019 Jazz, thank goodness, as it came in handy one Sunday evening after i hit a pothole. The kit would never have repaired it and i would have been suck out at 7pm in the rain waiting for a low loader. Why oh why did they take out the spare? Its just wrong on every level and the cost of replacing this one use items is vast when you put in the cost of the tyre also.
The Consumer Report video says there is a warning on the can not to let the can get hotter than 120*. This can happen in hot cars and the can can explode. Be aware of the warnings please.
it works tire places will change attitude if you tell them you will just take it to another place or you talk to a supervisor fix a flat is a common thing for a tire shop to see so is a worthlessness employee that can't find anything else to work at just depends on tire shop if you want a good place just use common sense on where you take it fix a flat has been around for a long time for a reason
A tyre plug kit with a 12 Volt Portable air pump is the best and it's a permanent patch job. Avoid this kinda inflator sealant, it will mess up your tyres.......
TheWolverine0657 Tire and tyre both mean a covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber. Tire is the preferred spelling in the U.S. and Canada. Tyre is preferred in most varieties of English outside North America.
callan collins Tire and tyre both mean a covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber. Tire is the preferred spelling in the U.S. and Canada. Tyre is preferred in most varieties of English outside North America.
ok guys he forgot one crucial crucial step!!!!!! please everyone watching this video JACK UP THE TIRE FIRST a little bit !!!! to get better results or you will waste the can. you only need to take some of the pressure off the tire it is not necessary to jack it all the way
Do NOT KEEP THIS PRODUCT IN YOUR TRUNK..it can explode in heat over 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and that is easy to get to in a trunk in the sun. keep it in the glove box or a box in the back seat floor, so the air in your car will keep it cool, and remember to take it with you if it is a hot day, or keep it in a lock metal box..or better yet, a plastic cooler with a lock
Just saw that on a different video. I don't quite understand how these products are allowed. I mean 120 is a very easily targeted temp in a car. One other video said, just get the one with the compressor on the side. hahah that's the same fucking can idiots!
You might have the can for bigger tire if you have a smaller car. I've seen 2 size of this can today. I'm a year late to your comment, but if you are still wondering, that might he why.
I believe you are supposed to have the valve on your tire at the bottom of the tire, does anyone know if this is true? I would think it would be the opposite, so the sealant can run down the tire to find the leak, but maybe it helps blow the sealant up through the tire, and also let it settle downwards in case the hole is where the valve is..any info on this from experience?
When you drive after putting it in it is dispersed evenly. I really don't think the valve position it that important. I've used this stuff many times over the years. The most important thing is to drive several miles. If it settles in one place you have an out of balance wheel. No fun.
I used this in my tire because my tire kept getting low when temperature outside changed. I dont know if there is a nail in it or not. Anyway, I used it thinking the rim may be the reason for the air loss. BUT NOW MY TIRE IS NOT BALANCED AND SHAKES WHEN I GO OVER 70 MPH. WHAT NOW?
Perhaps you have a bad tube in your tire similar when you put too much air in a bike tire and it has a bubble. Go see a garage and get a rotation and see if your axel is aligned.
Did you drive it for several miles after using the product? If you dont drive it long enough the product will settle in one spot when you park and cause the tire to wobble and be out of balance.
@@bigjordan512 Modern cars rarely use tubes...unless the tire was leaky to begin with and you wanted a quick fix at the expense of performance and comfort.
@Armando Sturzenegger oh yeah. there s nothing wrong with Fix a flat. just fill up and IMMEDIATELY drive to begin the inflate and temp seal, but yes it is temporary. best to get a new tire asap. hope it helps dude!
Great to use if changing a punctured tire is not a good option due to too dangerous. But once the sealant were in that tire, your tire will no longer be repairable. In the trash it goes and get a brand new tire replacement.
Better than keeping ur car on the side of the road where idot drivers can wreck into it. Plus if your using it your tire is garbage anyway why not try to get it home.
I was under the impression that you should stay away from these products, because once used you can no longer patch your tire (which is a permanent solution). Am I wrong about that?
DrZazzoo I've never heard that Dr - no mention of it on the can; not that the manufacturer would mention that ! I guess it depends on the situation a person is in. if you're stranded, or have a flat on a hill where you can't jack the vehicle - it would be an easy decision
+DrZazzoo ... YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! As someone who's actually worked with tires for years I can tell you right now that if you spray one of these into your tire you'll be buying a new tire instead of having a hole patched. The chemical mess in these spray patches actually penetrates the rubber on the interior of your tire. Once that happens the glue, used in patching, can't bond to the rubber of the tire. Thus, the tire can't be patched. Don't waste your time with these stupid cans. Most tire punctures are slow leaking so long as you DON'T remove the item that caused the puncture. Keep a good 12v air pump in your vehicle and if you get a nail in your tire just leave the nail in there, air up the tire, and you should have enough time to drive to the closest service station before it's flat again. In most cases a professional tire patch job will cost about the same as one of these stupid cans anyway, so just get it done right.
+Gaming With ViperZeroOne Or get a plug kit and plug the tire up if you're really worried about it. The tire shop will pull the plug and use a proper patch plug once the tire is removed.
Only acid can chew metal rims, and by the way when u drive the car the centrifugal force pushes the product to the outside wich is the inner tire wall is and goes into nuks and carnies to plug the small holes and fissures as it's latex based. Plz enlighten us how latex can eat away aluminum or steal rims ;)
Not true tires would of been dry rotted by that point, the outside part of a brake drum has no function, vehicles that have never broke down have rusty drums
No... No... No... No!!! NEVER USE THESE! I've got years of experience working on vehicles and I can tell you right now if you spray one of these into your tire it will cost you A LOT more than $15. The chemical in the can penetrates the rubber on the inside of the tire and will not allow the glue, used in patching, to bond to the tire. Ergo, your $15 just cost you an additional $60+ for a new tire when the temporary (even the can admits it's only a temporary solution) goo patch fails. In addition, this stuff can cause damage to your valve stem and WILL destroy tire sensors (costing another $120+ to replace) The best option to prepare for a flat is to keep a 12v tire pump in your vehicle. Most tire punctures are slow leaks while the offending object (nail/screw/etc) is still in the tire. Once you notice the tire is low you should be able to easily air up the tire with your 12v pump, without removing the offending object, and drive to the nearest service station for a repair job. Also of note, tire puncture repairs usually only cost about $15-$25 and are a permanent solution.
i used it put air in tire two different times because tire was going down.when i did i noticed tiny amount liquid come from valve stem,so there you have it bad valve stem .in my case new tire i think its original 96 ya i know the car only has 52 thou so i guess i got my my worth ,i just wish i would have forfeit the fix a flat ,why coz im poor okay,i said you happy.
valve stem should be at 12 o'clock, not 3 o'clock, first if possible have some air, if not, is ok, but , Jack the car, then, value stem must be at 12 o'clock.
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My front tire went out because it's an old one. And i used this to get to the shop for a new tire. I bought a new tire and got zero complaimts from them about it being messy and everything worked out just fine. Everyone is complaining about it ruining your tire, but... If your tire goes flat. Wouldn't you want a new tire anyways???
You used the product as it was meant to be used - to get you to a garage for a permanent fix. Well done Gavin !
Thank you for your video🙋♀ . I think your demonstration was simple and straightforward. I'm going to try it today or tomorrow for my minivan tire. The only thing is that I don't have a compressor to put more air or one of those measurement tools
(I wouldn't know how to use it either 🤦♀). So, I'll just use it and go straight to the tire shop🤷♀. Thanks, again🙏. Blessings
My tire guy said to avoid these products. You are better off having a spare in good condition to use. Unless you get a flat with the spare already on while the other flat tire is in the shop... The reason being, these products gum up the valves and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors (the ones that are a part of the valve). I guess as an ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT you could use this if you are stranded but be prepared to pay for the tire shop to clean the residue off the rim, and possibly replace the valve and/or TPMS. Great video explaining how to use this product. Safe driving!
Thank you indeed for this video you saved my life . I woke up I found out my rear 2 back tires are flat it’s really weird the rim of my tires still news though. I’m going to get this bottle at the store today . God bless🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽🥰
There's a can of fix a flat that says on the bottle that it's tire sensor safe and non-flammable. So get that.
You saved my tire!!! Thanks
Good to know how to use. Up til now I haven't had a flat but if I do - thanks to your video I should be okay. Cheers
Did you ever use it?
You should have a million subscribers. You're a tire god.
I plan on having a plug kit, and tire inflator in my car at all times, and this as a 3rd backup. No spare tire in my vehicle which is fine, i've only had like 2 flats in my 40 years of driving, and both times already parked at home when I discovered the flat.
The most important part is driving the car after to spread the sealant, if the hole is on the top of the tire and don’t rotate the tire you’ve just wasted your can
Thanks for showing the whole proces 👌 apreciate the vid
I used this stuff on a tire I had a nail puncture in and I had a plug put into which was very close to the sidewall. The plug was OK for about six months but after that it began losing air again. I would have to put 10 psi in it every two/three weeks. Since it was such a small leak, I decided I had nothing to lose trying this to plug the small leak. It's been well over a year and it's still holding.
Thanks for your comment. Gonna try it out and hope it lasts a long time lol.
Hi l have same problem with nail in tyre. I used sealant then had tyre fixed without removing wheel
Do l have to deflate wheel then inflate after using this or is it safe to travel with can of sealant used?
Is this a permanent fix?
Used these types of sealer several times and fix lasted years. If the tyre holds pressure leave well alone.
Thanks for the video. This was very helpful.
buying a can that actually works is a bigger gamble than finding a shop that wont fix your tire
what to do after putting sealant in ?
1) go to nearest tyre shop and fill proper air in tyre??
2)patch tyre with real patch??
Thanks for sharing this wonderful product on RUclips. Amazingly cool 😎 nice 👍
thank you for the video
Valve stem on tire should be at the bottom for best results.
my Father always insisted that all the females in our family had a can of Fix aFlat in their trunk if they didnt have one he would give them one he had in our garage i like them for stocking Stufferes at Christmas time and i also gave out fire extinguishers as well
after can this tire be repaired with a interior patch , does it need a new valve
Can anyone tell me if the compressor can be reused or do you need a new one? If you cant use the tyre and often the wheel, then how can you reuse that. I took the kit out and I have a full size spare in my 2019 Jazz, thank goodness, as it came in handy one Sunday evening after i hit a pothole. The kit would never have repaired it and i would have been suck out at 7pm in the rain waiting for a low loader. Why oh why did they take out the spare? Its just wrong on every level and the cost of replacing this one use items is vast when you put in the cost of the tyre also.
The Consumer Report video says there is a warning on the can not to let the can get hotter than 120*. This can happen in hot cars and the can can explode. Be aware of the warnings please.
How long did it last!?
it works tire places will change attitude if you tell them you will just take it to another place or you talk to a supervisor fix a flat is a common thing for a tire shop to see so is a worthlessness employee that can't find anything else to work at just depends on tire shop if you want a good place just use common sense on where you take it fix a flat has been around for a long time for a reason
Did you even understand what you typed? Its one big line of blab bla
seven dollars in the states
I just put on fixa flat do put air in after or jus drive home like 10 plus miles aways
Thanks brother
Thank u
People who sell tires hate this stuff. I love it $15 for a patch is too damn much
I went today and a Mr. TIRE shop told me $35. So I went across the street to autozone and bought this instead lol.
Every time we get a flat tire it rips the sidewall apart so we can't air it up anyway
the chemical in the can rips the sidewall apart?
will this work on a tire that is currently low psi, but no punctures etc? just one that has minimal wear but has a slow leak??
Nice brakes
A tyre plug kit with a 12 Volt Portable air pump is the best and it's a permanent patch job. Avoid this kinda inflator sealant, it will mess up your tyres.......
*tire
TheWolverine0657 *tyre
TheWolverine0657 Tire and tyre both mean a covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber. Tire is the preferred spelling in the U.S. and Canada. Tyre is preferred in most varieties of English outside North America.
callan collins Tire and tyre both mean a covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber. Tire is the preferred spelling in the U.S. and Canada. Tyre is preferred in most varieties of English outside North America.
@@zepp3lin sorry for what we did to your language. 🤣🤣🤣
I read somewheeew you want make sure the puncture is at Appex 6 o’clock position prior to utilizing
ok guys he forgot one crucial crucial step!!!!!! please everyone watching this video JACK UP THE TIRE FIRST a little bit !!!! to get better results or you will waste the can. you only need to take some of the pressure off the tire it is not necessary to jack it all the way
my can states no jacked required.
that makes so much sense
Does my tire need to be flat?
Looks like you need 2 cans of sealant instead of one.
Or maybe you have a bad puncture.
How is the weather in Canada ?
Does it get cold in Canada ?
rcx8666c no, in Canada it’s all about palm trees and margaritas on the beach
@@marinescu7849 trade winds too :)
Do NOT KEEP THIS PRODUCT IN YOUR TRUNK..it can explode in heat over 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and that is easy to get to in a trunk in the sun. keep it in the glove box or a box in the back seat floor, so the air in your car will keep it cool, and remember to take it with you if it is a hot day, or keep it in a lock metal box..or better yet, a plastic cooler with a lock
Just saw that on a different video. I don't quite understand how these products are allowed. I mean 120 is a very easily targeted temp in a car. One other video said, just get the one with the compressor on the side. hahah that's the same fucking can idiots!
THere is hardly any part in the car which doesn't heat up to this temp??? Makes the product kind useless
Why does My can feel so heavy like something is still in the can
You might have the can for bigger tire if you have a smaller car. I've seen 2 size of this can today. I'm a year late to your comment, but if you are still wondering, that might he why.
I believe you are supposed to have the valve on your tire at the bottom of the tire, does anyone know if this is true? I would think it would be the opposite, so the sealant can run down the tire to find the leak, but maybe it helps blow the sealant up through the tire, and also let it settle downwards in case the hole is where the valve is..any info on this from experience?
The valve is supposed to be at the 8 o clock or 4 o clock position
I thought it was the 6 o'clock position.
When you drive after putting it in it is dispersed evenly. I really don't think the valve position it that important. I've used this stuff many times over the years. The most important thing is to drive several miles. If it settles in one place you have an out of balance wheel. No fun.
@@aubreysavaria1777 no valve should be at 3 minutes past 2 lol
@@aubreysavaria1777
4:20 position 🙃😊
I used this in my tire because my tire kept getting low when temperature outside changed. I dont know if there is a nail in it or not. Anyway, I used it thinking the rim may be the reason for the air loss. BUT NOW MY TIRE IS NOT BALANCED AND SHAKES WHEN I GO OVER 70 MPH. WHAT NOW?
Perhaps you have a bad tube in your tire similar when you put too much air in a bike tire and it has a bubble. Go see a garage and get a rotation and see if your axel is aligned.
Did you drive it for several miles after using the product? If you dont drive it long enough the product will settle in one spot when you park and cause the tire to wobble and be out of balance.
@@bigjordan512 Modern cars rarely use tubes...unless the tire was leaky to begin with and you wanted a quick fix at the expense of performance and comfort.
Thanks for the video
I have a flat tire, the can said to moved my truck till the steam valve. But the tire is coming away from the rim, what should I do.
To move forward to 6 o'clock I did do that.
The tyre is still flat.
Video help me today
you can get a FREE PATCH on most big tire centers
I work at Big Brand Tires here in California and we get a LOT of flats since we fix for free. there s still many more people we need to help!
@Armando Sturzenegger oh yeah. there s nothing wrong with Fix a flat. just fill up and IMMEDIATELY drive to begin the inflate and temp seal, but yes it is temporary. best to get a new tire asap. hope it helps dude!
Where I live in ny that cant even plug a tire anymore
Great to use if changing a punctured tire is not a good option due to too dangerous. But once the sealant were in that tire, your tire will no longer be repairable. In the trash it goes and get a brand new tire replacement.
That's funny, I just got my tire repaired after using a similar product. No issues at all.
If you still have go to tire shop after use it . Why just buy a 12v air pump for $15 .
I think it depends on ones travel distances
Hi, how long did the fix last?
+CL E Until lady gaga farts a chicken with turtle nails
Pepper K poop
@@uranusplanet1226 🤣
3 to 6 km I think. 4:00
I cannot change a tyre. I have a can of inflator in my car. I got nail in my tyre. I have to do it today.
How many tires per can.
One
Shit never works for me
I think its a waste of money.
oh how challenging
it will destroy TPMS on your wheels
If your life is in danger, you may use this product, but you should understand, you lose your tires , plus , time to clean your wheels.
DId that car even ride past months you shot this video. That break disc looks really bad and unused for years
This looks to be a joke, this car didn't move or he drove without ever using his breakes.
This is ur third comment on this video and all three are shitter then ur face.
That wheel hub is all rusted. Any quick fixes for that?
You didn't shake can . I paid 8.99
Think Ant stole the VIEDO ;-0
This stuff will damage the tire.
Better than keeping ur car on the side of the road where idot drivers can wreck into it. Plus if your using it your tire is garbage anyway why not try to get it home.
Jeremy Sanguins Slime is better.
How long does it last.
Not asking about miles, asking about days months?
I was under the impression that you should stay away from these products, because once used you can no longer patch your tire (which is a permanent solution). Am I wrong about that?
DrZazzoo I've never heard that Dr - no mention of it on the can; not that the manufacturer would mention that ! I guess it depends on the situation a person is in. if you're stranded, or have a flat on a hill where you can't jack the vehicle - it would be an easy decision
DrZazzoo Will you be thinking about that when you can't drive your car? No.
Willie Murray That is a good point Willie
+DrZazzoo ... YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!
As someone who's actually worked with tires for years I can tell you right now that if you spray one of these into your tire you'll be buying a new tire instead of having a hole patched. The chemical mess in these spray patches actually penetrates the rubber on the interior of your tire. Once that happens the glue, used in patching, can't bond to the rubber of the tire. Thus, the tire can't be patched.
Don't waste your time with these stupid cans. Most tire punctures are slow leaking so long as you DON'T remove the item that caused the puncture. Keep a good 12v air pump in your vehicle and if you get a nail in your tire just leave the nail in there, air up the tire, and you should have enough time to drive to the closest service station before it's flat again.
In most cases a professional tire patch job will cost about the same as one of these stupid cans anyway, so just get it done right.
+Gaming With ViperZeroOne Or get a plug kit and plug the tire up if you're really worried about it. The tire shop will pull the plug and use a proper patch plug once the tire is removed.
That stuff eats your rim from the inside
Only acid can chew metal rims, and by the way when u drive the car the centrifugal force pushes the product to the outside wich is the inner tire wall is and goes into nuks and carnies to plug the small holes and fissures as it's latex based. Plz enlighten us how latex can eat away aluminum or steal rims ;)
Looking at the rusted brake drum of the tyre you inflated this car must have lying there for years 😴😒🤔
Not true tires would of been dry rotted by that point, the outside part of a brake drum has no function, vehicles that have never broke down have rusty drums
No... No... No... No!!! NEVER USE THESE!
I've got years of experience working on vehicles and I can tell you right now if you spray one of these into your tire it will cost you A LOT more than $15. The chemical in the can penetrates the rubber on the inside of the tire and will not allow the glue, used in patching, to bond to the tire. Ergo, your $15 just cost you an additional $60+ for a new tire when the temporary (even the can admits it's only a temporary solution) goo patch fails. In addition, this stuff can cause damage to your valve stem and WILL destroy tire sensors (costing another $120+ to replace)
The best option to prepare for a flat is to keep a 12v tire pump in your vehicle. Most tire punctures are slow leaks while the offending object (nail/screw/etc) is still in the tire. Once you notice the tire is low you should be able to easily air up the tire with your 12v pump, without removing the offending object, and drive to the nearest service station for a repair job.
Also of note, tire puncture repairs usually only cost about $15-$25 and are a permanent solution.
damn I used this thing today
Donaldson Georges he's full of shit
tanks
If you have to patch a tire it automatically needs to be replaced anyway dumbass
Are you sure? I used a can of Holts a couple of months ago and later I had the tyre patched as well without any problem!
i used it put air in tire two different times because tire was going down.when i did i noticed tiny amount liquid come from valve stem,so there you have it bad valve stem .in my case new tire i think its original 96 ya i know the car only has 52 thou so i guess i got my my worth ,i just wish i would have forfeit the fix a flat ,why coz im poor okay,i said you happy.
valve stem should be at 12 o'clock, not 3 o'clock, first if possible have some air, if not, is ok, but , Jack the car, then, value stem must be at 12 o'clock.
Directions on the can says the valve stem should be positioned at 6 o'clock.
Fact, I'm looking at it now.
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不是用来洗车的咩？？
刚才我拿来喷rim哈哈哈哈
Darn tooting
anyone with motorcycle experience?
thank you for the video