Tire Repair Kit after Use (is hose full of sealant)?

[TheMustang]

I, sadly, had a flat tire by hitting something that instantly flattened my front left tire (only 696 miles on the car).
I initially tried to use the Tire Repair Ket, but the sealant was leaking out between the tire and rim, so I had to get a tow to the dealership for a new tire ($439.24 out-the-door ).

As I used the Tire Repair Kit, is the hose still filled with sealant so that I can't use it again in just inflation mode without putting some sealant in what I'm inflating? Or is the amount in the hose insignificant so as to not have to worry about any residual sealant (I know I have to replace the sealant if I want to use the kit for selling purposing again)?

I can't find the answer to this in the forums, or on the general internet.

Thank you!

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[macchiaz-o]

I, sadly, had a flat tire by hitting something that instantly flattened my front left tire (only 696 miles on the car).
I initially tried to use the Tire Repair Ket, but the sealant was leaking out between the tire and rim, so I had to get a tow to the dealership for a new tire ($439.24 out-the-door ).

As I used the Tire Repair Kit, is the hose still filled with sealant so that I can't use it again in just inflation mode without putting some sealant in what I'm inflating? Or is the amount in the hose insignificant so as to not have to worry about any residual sealant (I know I have to replace the sealant if I want to use the kit for selling purposing again)?

I can't find the answer to this in the forums, or on the general internet.

Thank you!

Per the owner's manual, and as you stated, the sealant kit is usable for one tire repair and then must be replaced:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...A&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web

So you may as well replace it to be ready for the next emergency.

I'm not sure how much dealers charge for the replacement, but the OEM for the sealant kit is Slime and the current cost at Amazon (ships from and sold by) is less than $27:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07329WT8F

 

[ChuckA]

I, sadly, had a flat tire by hitting something that instantly flattened my front left tire (only 696 miles on the car).
I initially tried to use the Tire Repair Ket, but the sealant was leaking out between the tire and rim, so I had to get a tow to the dealership for a new tire ($439.24 out-the-door ).

As I used the Tire Repair Kit, is the hose still filled with sealant so that I can't use it again in just inflation mode without putting some sealant in what I'm inflating? Or is the amount in the hose insignificant so as to not have to worry about any residual sealant (I know I have to replace the sealant if I want to use the kit for selling purposing again)?

I can't find the answer to this in the forums, or on the general internet.

Thank you!

I believe the replacement canister has the new hose attached. It may be cheaper to buy the intact inflator at a junk yard. I think this inflation unit has been used in Ford cars for years.

Of note: once the sealant is put into a tire the fix is always a replacement of the tire. It can’t be patched.

 

[Mach-Lee]

Yeah who knows. You're supposed to pump air after the sealant so that would maybe push it out of the hose, but maybe not completely. I would just replace it.

BTW the tire sealant is only going to fix small punctures (such as a nail), it's not going to fix something as gross as a tire knocked off the rim like you had. If it's more than a nail, just call a tow truck next time.

 

[nashbrydges]

I had to use this a few days after I bought my MME. I can confirm the replacement cannister of sealant comes with a new hose. Do not reuse the original hose if you used the sealant

 

[Avelli]

Don't the instructions state to empty the whole can? The whole thing should be a one-time use.

Don't forget to replace the canister as well (for the next time!)

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