#74193 - 07/25/02 05:13 PM
Dealer says GM fix-a-flat doesn't exist ?
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Registered: 09/29/01
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Loc: Bloomington, IL
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I am not running EMT tires anymore, so i've decided to pick up a small dc air compressor and some GM fix-a-flat (based on what i've read about non-GM ruining the sensor and even worse, the wheel).
I call the dealer and he searches high and low for this product, and could not find it anywhere. Parts mgr. tried as well to no avail.
Does anyone have a part number or alternative method of locating this "GM Fix-a-flat" ?
Thx yall
Jayson
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#74194 - 07/25/02 05:36 PM
Re: Dealer says GM fix-a-flat doesn't exist ?
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Registered: 01/02/01
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Loc: Chelmsford, MA
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I don't think any kind of "fix a flat" substance will be ok with your sensors.
I think what you're really looking for is a patch kit.
If you get a hole in your tire plug it with the patch kit. Anything else, call AAA...
Chris
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#74195 - 07/26/02 12:28 PM
Re: Dealer says GM fix-a-flat doesn't exist ?
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Registered: 02/05/01
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Loc: Greenville, NC
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There is a GM Water-based fix-a-flat that is suppost to not damage sensors. Its $50+ per can, so if you just use the regular type $~4 walmart and toast a sensor you can just buy a used sensor for about the same cost at the GM fix-a-flat would have.
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#74196 - 07/26/02 06:40 PM
Re: Dealer says GM fix-a-flat doesn't exist ?
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Check the Z06vette.com forum. They have listed the part number for the Z06 replacement can. Initially you had to buy the compressor and fill can which I believe listed for a couple hundred bucks! I believe they have since listed the fill can separately. 
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#74197 - 07/28/02 09:07 AM
Re: Dealer says GM fix-a-flat doesn't exist ?
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Registered: 07/10/01
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Loc: conn
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Hi there, Any fix a flat, even GM, will harm the sensors in your vehicle. A note in the GM service kit will show this. This is why they did NOT include them in ZO6. At a $100 bill a piece for the sensors, this is an expensive flat, if you use it. I hope this helps, c4c5 
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