Glossary / General

nitrogen

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Nitrogen is a type of gas that some car dealerships use to fill tires instead of regular air. It can help keep the tires inflated longer and may reduce the chance of blowouts, but not everyone thinks it's necessary.

Technical Definition

Nitrogen is often used to inflate tires instead of regular air. It can help maintain tire pressure longer and reduce the risk of tire blowouts. Some dealerships offer nitrogen inflation as part of their service packages, but its benefits can be debated.

Hear It Discussed

"which they've just been expanding how many laps it can do trying everything but nitrogen so they are"
Le Mans 24 Hours: predictions, best memories & what makes it special | Episode 52 The evo podcast 12:59

"put a straighter valve in it, put a gate valve and then put nitrogen to it [5804.9s] and then have sideshow here, who is great on a lathe,"
Roadster Shop Hot Rod Fabrication Team Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 36:40

"Next, you'll be filling them with nitrogen or whatever it is, [1846.0s] the whatever's the special gas that they use. [1849.7s] The special air. [1850.8s] Yes. [1851.4s] Nitrogen."
Special Edition - BYD Sealion 5 DM-i Launch - 1 May 2026 Motoring Podcast - News Show 30:39