Pontiac G8 manual Tire Sealant Compressor Kit V8 Engine

9-64 Vehicle Service and Care

Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit

(V8 Engine)

This vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit in place of a jack or spare tire. It is located in a foam container in the trunk. The tire sealant and compressor kit can be used to repair a flat tire by sealing small punctures in the tread of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire. The vehicle must be driven for five miles (8 kilometers) after the tire is sealed and inflated to the recommended pressure to ensure the sealant is distributed evenly. For detailed instructions see “Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Repair a Punctured Tire” later in this section.

The kit includes:

A.On/Off Switch

B.Air Compressor Accessory Plug

C.Air Compressor

D.Sealant Canister

E.Sealant/Air Hose

F.Air-only Hose

G.Pressure Gage

Tire Sealant

The sealant can temporarily seal a small puncture up to 6 mm in

the tread area of the tire. The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a wheel that has unseated from the wheel.

Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister.

Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. Replacement sealant canisters are available from a dealer/retailer.

See “Removal and Installation of Sealant Canister” later in this section.