Air compressor blows fuses - Car Talk Community
Dec 7, 2013 · General Discussion. GatorRay December 7, 2013, 7:37pm 1. I have a 15 amp air compressor that does a terrific job keeping my air pressures to recommended levels however it frequently blows fuses in both my 2010 Highlander and my 2006 LS 430 Lexus. It appears that a direct connection to the battery is the only recourse.
Air Compressor Help - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Aug 16, 2017 · It is slower to fill tires than my big compressor but WAY easier to use than slinging hoses out to the drive to add 2 psi to a tire. Walmart.com Stanley J5C09 1000 Peak Jump Starter with Air Compressor - Walmart.com. Free 2-day shipping. Buy Stanley J5C09 1000 Peak Jump Starter with Air Compressor at Walmart.com
Battery dies after charger is used - Car Talk Community
Dec 21, 2010 · Battery dies after charger is used. Maintenance/Repairs. cadillac, charger, batteries, escalade. jonathanmartin December 21, 2010, 3:57am 1. Everytime we use the chargers of our escalade to inflate tires, or one time, listen to cd while the car is off, the car will not start the following day. The mechanics have checked the batteries and they ...
How big of a air compressor do you need for a impact driver?
Jun 29, 2016 · After some discussion I am thinking of getting a air impact driver rather than an electric one for removing lug nuts and associated things on my car. What size air compressor should I get? I would prefer to get one small and light. I don;t have much experience with air compressors but know that once you use up all the air it loudly “recharges”. While it is recharging can you still use it ...
Portable air compressor for tire inflation - Car Talk Community
Jun 20, 2008 · There are 12V units designed for large tires; I’ll bet the one Caddyman is referring to is one of those. Depending on the definition of portable, I have a Porter Cable pancake compressor that I use to air up my one ton truck tires. No other portable I own will do the job easily. About $169 at Lowe’s or Home Depot.
What if the air is let out of car tires? - Car Talk Community
Feb 3, 2014 · It’ll handle the 35psi pressure with no problem, but by the time you pump enough air to fill four car tires you’ll be in the ER having your rotator cuff operated on. There are, however, 12VDC air pumps specifically designed to fill car tires available just about everywhere for about $15. They plug into a cigarette lighter or power port.
Getting Air Into Tires In Extreme Cold - Car Talk Community
Sep 29, 2018 · I guess you could buy one of the small 12 volt air pumps and keep it the car . But most tire stores will air the tires for free ( I always give the person a dollar so they can buy a soft drink ) . I also have a set schedule to check tires . Also the tire store always air to the number on the vehicle plate winter or summer at least in my case.
Emergency air compressor blew cig-lighter fuse? - Car Talk …
Oct 19, 2014 · Trying to stay on top of my maintenance, I was topping off the air pressure for the spare tires in my 2 vehicles. I only have access to those tiny, cheap compressors (2) they put in emergency roadside kits. The cigarette lighter in vehicle A (Equinox) was not working, and being that it had been left uncovered, I think some food crumbs and possibly rust killed it. …
1/2 HP Compressor ok for air tools? - Car Talk Community
Mar 12, 2014 · I acquired an old 1/2 HP Campbel Hausfeld compressor, not used for years, but appears to be in pretty good shape, model FL3201. Portable, 2 wheels with handle, horizontal tank. No manuals. Tested it, fires up ok and I was able to adjust the output pressure and use it to inflate my bike tires so far. Been doing a bit of research, found some parts lists and an exploded view of how it is put ...
Costco Automatic Air Pump - Car Talk Community
Jul 1, 2023 · Costco Automatic Air Pump. Maintenance/Repairs. oldnotdeadyet July 1, 2023, 11:58am 1. My Costco has fancy outdoor tire pumps for usage by customers that have a severe over-inflation issue. These have a fancy interface for setting the tire pressure, and will even decrease the pressure in an over-inflated tire. Here is the problem I observed.