McKinstry Chrysler

 

In our continued efforts to improve customer satisfaction and provide top customer service, we have decided to implement the following changes at McKinstry Chrysler. Effective with the start of the calendar year we will be offering, on all new and pre-owned (2007 or newer) vehicles, Nitrogen and 1 year tire road hazard warranty at "NO CHARGE" to our retail customers.

Additionally, customers wanting to take advantage of this technology on their current vehicles (any make or model) may do so by contacting Larry or Heather in our service department.




Why Nitrogen/Go Green?
Nitrogen is becoming a popular replacement for standard air in motor vehicle tires because of the amazing benefits it provides.

Oxygen is a component of water and the catalyst of oxidation (rust, corrosion and rot).  Without the presence of oxygen there is no opportunity for rust or corrosion to occur or condensation to form.

Additionally, and more importantly, oxygen has a very small molecular structure.  So small that it is normal for air filled tires to lose 1-3 psi/month from permeation (the process through which the oxygen molecules in compressed air seep through the structure of a tire).

Nitrogen, on the other hand, has a very large molecular structure and the use of nitrogen can virtually eliminate pressure loss from permeation.

What Does Nitrogen Filled Tires Do For You?
- Maintain proper/safe tire pressure -
- Increase tire life by up to 30% -
- Improve Fuel Economy -
- Improve braking and handling -
- Stabilize tire pressure during temperature fluctuations -
- Reduce wheel and rim corrosion -
- Reduces the chance of tire failure by up to 50% -

What Makes Nitrogen So Special? 
It is exactly what nitrogen "isn't" that makes it such a beneficial inflation medium.  Nitrogen is an inert gas, so by definition, it is "nothing", and that is exactly what you want in your tires: nothing, except proper pressure.

The air we breathe is about 79% nitrogen.  The reason air is such a poor inflation product is that it also contains about 20% oxygen.  While oxygen is essential for human survival, it is harmful to just about everything that is not a living organism.

While air is not ideal for tires, compressed air is even worse.  Running air through a compressor typically adds trace amounts of oil and particulate, as well as water vapour...none of which are recommended for a tire.

So, simply put, nitrogen is air that has been cleaned and stripped of all particulate, oil, water and oxygen, leaving an inflation medium that is pure...and stays put.