Frequently Asked Questions nitrogen Filling
Is it good to fill nitrogen in car tires?
Yes, it is better to fill car tires with pure nitrogen gas rather than air. Air contains 78% nitrogen and about 21% oxygen. The remaining is CO2, water vapor, and tiny concentrations of noble gases such as argon and neon.
Nitrogen is an inert gas that is non-toxic and non-flammable. It also doesn’t fuse it any other gas no matter the temperature. Thus, it is safer than pure air, which contains oxygen(flammable).
Oxygen is much more likely to migrate through car tire rubber than nitrogen. Thus, car tires filled with regular air lose tire pressure over time, and this can give you a bad experience. However, if you fill the car tires with nitrogen, it will remain stable in pressure for a longer period.
Normal air also contains water vapor, which can cause even more problems. A shift in temperature can cause the water vapor in the air to cool down rapidly or let it evaporate again. This can shift the pressure in the car even more intensely. Also, having water vapor inside tires is bad for the steel or aluminum rim.
Why Is Nitrogen gas used in tires?
Nitrogen gas is used in tires so that the pressure inside the tires remain stable even when the temperature fluctuates rapidly. This is the reason why many racers prefer to use nitrogen instead of air to fill their car tires. When the car tires heats up during racing, there is no danger of losing tire pressure if it is filled with nitrogen. Also, prolonged pressure can make the car tire burst. Nitrogen reduces the chance of tire-burst by 90%.
Stable tire pressure in your car also ensures that you save fuel and incur less tire-maintenance costs. Since there is no water vapor in a nitrogen-filled tire, there is no chance of corrosion inside the car wheels.
However, it is still a good idea to periodically check the pressure of your car tires to keep them in good condition and avoid any troubles.
How much does it cost to put nitrogen in your tires?
The cost of filling your car tires with nitrogen will vary according to the service provider. Typically, it can cost you between AED 70-AED175 for filling new tires. If you want to drain the air and refill it with nitrogen, it can cost you up to AED30 per tire. Further toppings can cost between AED10-AED 20 per tire.
Generally, to maintain a tire pressure of 1PSI, it is recommended to top off the tires with nitrogen at least 3-4 times a year. So, it can cost your AED 80-AED 120 every year to maintain a decent car tire pressure.
Nitrogen gas filling in tires near me?
Many people use nitrogen gas in their car tires as it is safer than pure air and helps you to save costs on car maintenance. A quick search on Google will reveal all the local gas filling outlets which provide the service of filling car tires with nitrogen.
