lexusrott

Does anybody have any input about inflating the tires with Nitrogen Air ?
The Lexus dealer says that they would remained properly inflated longer than with compressed air.

ggebhardt

Nitrogen molecules are larger and therefore would not seep out as much as air over a long period of time. Contrary to what others say, this would be the only advantage. Some claim a better ride, etc. I have trouble with that!

davidsong

also nitrogen air tires would not have a great difference in inflate/deflate in cold weather when compared to the regular everyday used air tire.

fwynn

iTrader: (1)

nitrogen = pay and get a few benefits
air = pump for free..

Hmmmm ;]

McDonough

You realize that regular "air" is around 78% nitrogen? I wouldn't avoid 100% nitrogen in my tires, but I certainly wouldn't pay extra for it.

lexusrott

Just left the LX470 at the dealer for a schedule maintenance, the 25000 miles.
I got a free loaner, an RX350.
The Nitro Air would be for the five tires $89.99 , I politely said NO.
For the 25K maintenance they charge $169.00 total.

onepointon

I thought we charged a lot.

I put it in my personal vehicle to see the difference. The pressures are usually spot on, and I haven't added air since I did the nitrogen back in August. As far as better gas mileage and tire life, I think thats a sales pitch. I think if the pressure drops and you drive around on the tires like that, it definitely will have a negative affect on tire life and gas mileage, but if you keep air in them and monitor your pressures, there is no difference.

I hate to not recommend it because my dealership does sell it, but I definitely would not pay $89.99 for it, personally.

ggebhardt

How many times do they inflate and delate to get rid of the plain air?

lexusrott

I did not ask. I thought that 90 USD was way too much , the service tech said that it has a " LIFETIME " warranty. wow !!

The 25000 miles maintenance cost me less than they initially said, it was $127.94.

He continue speaking and mention that the 30000 miles check up will be $900.00.

We get very good service from Lexus of Melbourne , so far we never had any complains , good work on time, good waiting area , either a free loaner or they take you anywhere within 100 miles radius.

lexusrott

Which Lexus dealer do you work for ?
I travel to Hialeah many times a year. And a few others around the State.

ggebhardt

Yes, I have done one of those 30K services.

The do alot of stuff on the 30K where the others are mainly just oil changes

lexusrott

It seems that when my LX470 was service for the 25000 miles schedule maintenance a few weeks ago, they used Nitrogen air to inflate the tires.
First of all, I normally check the tires every 1 or 2 weeks and since the 23rd of January the tires are perfectly at 35 psi all around as of yesterday.
Is just weird that I have not had the need to add any air.