To fill air in the car's tyres, people often choose one of two options: normal air or nitrogen air. Many people think why not mix both and fill them, but doing so is not right. Let us know what harm can be caused by mixing normal and nitrogen air in the tyre and which option is better for you.
Why should Normal Air and Nitrogen Air not be mixed?
Tire pressure fluctuations: Normal air and nitrogen air have different expansion rates. Normal air contains oxygen and other gases that expand and contract with temperature changes. This causes the tire pressure to vary. On the other hand, nitrogen air has a constant pressure. If you mix the two, the tire may overpressure, causing the tire to burst and causing accidents.
Decreased tyre life: Mixing normal air and nitrogen air can decrease the life of tyres, increasing the risk of early tyre burst.
Problem with TPMS system: Nowadays vehicles have a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) which tracks the tyre pressure. If you mix both the air, then this system will not be able to give the correct information.
Effect on mileage: Normal air runs out quickly, which reduces the pressure in the tyre and reduces the mileage of the vehicle. Nitrogen air keeps the tyre pressure stable, which can improve mileage.
Benefits of Nitrogen Air
Improved tyre life: Using nitrogen air keeps the temperature inside the tyre low, thus increasing tyre life.
Better in summer: Nitrogen air helps in summer as it controls the heat generated in the tyre in a better way. Normal air cannot do this.
Improvement in mileage: Nitrogen air maintains stable pressure in the tyres, which improves the mileage of the vehicle.
Tyre Safety: The use of nitrogen air also improves tyre safety as it increases tyre life and controls the tyre temperature.
Disadvantages of Nitrogen Air
Price: Nitrogen air will cost you extra, while normal air is usually available for free.
Availability: Nitrogen air is not available everywhere. This facility is available only in some areas, which can cause problems when there is less air.
Thus, nitrogen air has many advantages, but it also has some disadvantages. If you use nitrogen air, it is better to fill it completely in the tire and avoid mixing it with normal air. Choose the right option for the safety and better performance of your tires.
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