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Can I use my engine to pump up my tires?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Stocklocker, Nov 10, 2023.

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  1. Nov 10, 2023 at 10:59 AM
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  2. Nov 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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    there use to be a thing that screwed into a block. but that was from the like 50's I've seen one in my life. and took forever to actually inflate the tire.

    though option #2 ive a friend with a truck with an old AC pump that was converted to an air pump that is sort of cool and his "free" onboard air set up is cool
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2023 at 1:46 PM
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    Why not just buy an air pump?
    Hell a lot easier than pulling a spark plug
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2023 at 1:56 PM
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    I recommend pulling two spark plugs, one each from driver and passenger sides of the engine, and hook into both of them. That will pump double the air while keeping the V symmetrical.
    And you'll still have a 2.3L V4 generating 185 hp.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2023 at 1:57 PM
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    How would that affect oil change intervals?
     
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    It’s amazing that those air bags don’t need much pressure, it gets its lift with surface area. If it was a foot in diameter, you’d need about 40psi to lift the entire truck. Half that if one side was still on the ground.
     
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    I remember watching my grandpa use one in communist Poland in the early 1980s.

    Spark plug tire inflators are a real thing, but I seriously doubt they would work with modern engines.
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2023 at 3:25 PM
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    Air compressor pump on a belt then feed it to a tank...
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    Now that we know the spark plug inflator is an actual thing, I would say we got at best 3 days until we see it as a standard piece of overland kit, like maxxtraxx or an angry beaver shovel, skottle, etc.

    ARB is already looking into Chinese suppliers.
     
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    You would have to figure out a way of mounting it to the outside of your vehicle and keeping it there at all times to show everyone that you are ready to overland at a moments notice.
     
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    If there’s a way to print topographical lines on the air hose, that would be key.
     
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    Let's be real here.
    Nobody likes pulling driver side plugs.
     
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    Have you ever tried to fill a tire with it? I did once. Once. Then I threw it away.
     
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    I agree. I have only used it to bring a tire up about 5 PSI. Even that took several minutes.

    Just stating what I keep in my truck (because it was a gift) but would recommend getting a bigger better pump if anyone is looking for one.
     
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