Is it okay to mix nitrogen with ordinary air for tires?JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - In inflating vehicle tires, vehicle owners can now choose to fill with ordinary air or nitrogen.Of course, nitrogen has a higher price than ordinary air.Both have their own advantages, depending on the driver which one he chooses for his vehicle's tires.But what if the tires that were previously filled with normal air are then added with nitrogen or vice versa?Also read: Not receiving the horn, the Pajero Sport driver is furious and destroys the truckAccording to On Vehicle Test PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk Zulpata Zainal, this is not a problem at all and is not dangerous at all.Just me, by mixing nitrogen with ordinary air, then the benefits of nitrogen will be slightly reduced.americatop10.com Illustration of air pressure check on tires"Actually there is no danger at all, only the benefits of nitrogen are reduced," said Zulpata to Kompas.com, Sunday (27/6/2021).Zulpata added, basically ordinary air actually already has a fairly high nitrogen content.Ordinary air contains nitrogen content of about 87 percent and that is enough to make tire performance optimal.Also read: Have Rp. 70 million to get any used MPV in Bandung?"Well, if the tire that was previously filled with nitrogen continues to run out of air, then fill it with normal air according to the recommended pressure, it's like using normal air. There is no problem," said Zulpata.Photo: Special Nitrogen My NitroThe addition of ordinary air to tires previously filled with pure nitrogen is like sweet tea that is about to run out.If it is brewed again with fresh water it will still be tea and can be drunk, it's just that the sweetness is reduced.Also read: How to Use Engine Brake When Using an Automatic Transmission CarHowever, before filling tires using nitrogen, vehicle owners must be careful.Mainly to ensure that the nitrogen content is appropriate, namely above 96 percent.If you want to replace pure nitrogen, you should first empty the tires and then fill them with nitrogen.“The level must be above 96 percent.If it's below that, basically it's normal air or the wind that we usually fill, not nitrogen," said Zulpata.Kompas.com/Alsadad Rudi One of the tire sales outlets that serves tire filling with nitrogen in Depok, Thursday (8/2/2018).It appears that the filling equipment consists of a generator engine and a compressor tube.Therefore, Zulpata suggests asking in advance what percentage of the nitrogen content is used.Filling also should not be arbitrary if you want nitrogen with levels of 96 percent more.Read also: Try the Toyota HiAce Convenience which has been transformed into a Motorhome“Usually in a special place, a special device is used which can be monitored for nitrogen levels.For example, in tire shops, as well as at several gas stations, they also provide nitrogen air," said Zulpata.Write your comments with the hashtag #JernihBerkomentar and win e-vouchers for 90 winners!Get information and insight selected by Kompas.com editorsDouble check and complete your data.Your data will be used for account verification when you need assistance or when unusual activity is found on your account.Immediately complete your data to join the #JernihBerkomentar program.