Flat Tire Repair Kit (Sealant Refill)

[BenW1976]

Hey just wanted to post an experiment that I just did. Couldn't find any threads that talk specifically about this other than the generic refills not fitting. So I purchased the "Slime 10179 Flat Tire Repair Kit (Sealant Refill)" since it looked exactly like the sealant bottle inside our portable air compressor that we get with our MMEs. Received it today and unfortunately it does NOT fit as is. So fortunately the Slime fluid does stay liquid once exposed to air (can you tell I looked that up) and so I unscrewed the new bottle and poured the contents in the existing bottle. To my surprise all the fluid fit. I then used the new air hose and screwed it on to the old bottle. I know I could have probably used the existing air hose but I figured better safe than sorry. The end of the new hose does not match up with the indentation on the compressor housing so if that will bug you then you should use the old hose. If you are comfortable with using the old hose and dial then you could order the larger "Value Size" 1 gallon jug "Slime 10206" and just refill it as you need it. I would be more worried about shelf life unless you are just prone to flats. Anyway hope this helps!!

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[tbrumleve]

Video instructions for the visually inclined

 

[GreaseMonkey]

2024 looks nothing like this compressor design. It’s more complicated and smaller in size. All this stuff is made by Illinois Tool Works and sold through different brand names.

 

[Flyboy]

Thanks for the instructions to refill. Hit a curb in a heavy rain storm, resulted in a 2” sidewall cut in the LF tire. Knew the repair kit nor my plug kit would seal the cut but used the repair kit anyhow and started driving home - 9 miles. Between the rain & slime and a very slow speed (<10 mph) the tire stayed in tact and on the wheel, made it home. Used my QuickJac to lift the car and had the tire replaced, just didn’t know how to refill the kit. Now I do!

 

[ChehRob]

My dealership wants $70 dollars so I would have one, and Oh Yes, they don't keep them in stock. The Slime is cheaper, and those $30 replacement kits are how I shall go. This is 'strike two' for my experience with their service department. While it probably is a waste of time, I may send a letter and ask if I can hope they do better.

 

[Jgwilson314]

I see Genuine Ford Motorcraft Tire Sealant TA363 on eBay for about $28. Is this for real or is there a catch?

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