Having worked on cars before TPMS was mandated and after, I will say it helps prolong tire life. Now, I agree that people should "just check their tires". But I can tell you that many people simply do not. They don't check anything on their car. The amount of tires that come into the shop under inflated is far less today than in 2005. The amount of tires I have replaced due to inflation wear is far less. Personally I am glad only 1 of my cars have it (wife's Tiguan)

Its 2019 and the price went down 50 bucks, in case anyone is wondering.

Wow, I've never seen a video with so much detail, great editing, awesome audio and very entertaining. Love watching your videos over and over again.

Please, don't ever stop being helpful. Don't stop posting videos man. I've been a fan a really long time as a subscriber these will be appreciated for YEARS to come. Thanks again I will continue to pointing all my friends with car problems In your direction.

for a 109 dollars id rather walk around and check with a Guage ...

Thanks so much for the video, Chris! I just got done learning about tires in my auto class and realized how important it is to keep track of tire pressure. Also this makes me wonder: why don't manufacturers use this system? Instead they put the TPMS between the tire and wheel on the other side of the valve stem. Oh and fun fact my auto instructor told me, some TPMS sensors also read tire temperature but for some reason, people were dumb enough to think that the higher the temperature, the better it is for the tires so manufacturers had to remove that feature.

I got that low tire pressure light in my car and I've always wanted something to be able to keep track of my tire pressure. Very lucky that I found one I can trust through your channel!

Some of these people dont realize that tpms sensors that go in the tire costs 100 bucks a sensor. This is a good idea.

VIDEO IDEA. You could do a video on replacing an aging factory stereo head unit with a new one/aftermarket. You could include running a new power supply. When I did my radio I had to run a new positive power supply because the stock radio got its power in a way I didn't understand. Monsoon if you've ever heard of it. complicated radio system. I put in new speakers too. The stock speakers had 4 wires each which would not work with a new head unit.

Makes checking you PSI a dream but makes filling your tires a nightmare

Bought several sets of a less expensive model last year and had very good luck with them on several cars EXCEPT they came with aluminum (silver) security lock nuts, not brass as in your video. Over time, galvanic corrosion froze the lock nuts in position, requiring me to cut them off the stems using diagonal or side cutter pliers (the nuts need to be out of the way to refill the tires). Put the sensors back on, and no one has ever stolen a single one, and none have loosened on their own. So, my advice is DON'T install the lock nuts if they are aluminum!

Im just waiting for Chris to say "Soapy water" and Im done! Damn he never diappoints me.

This is actually a pretty nice idea. Affordable and easy to setup. I wouldn't be overly concerned about someone stealing the caps, at least they're not shiny chrome and are just small enough to be overlooked.

Too expensive for what it does ! It would be better to check the tyres manualy and it seems very easy to steal...

This would a great gadget for my older cars too but already have a dual dashcam plugged into cigarette lighter port. Also, tire pressure not much of an issue anyway since filled with nitrogen; hardly any fluctuations. In any case, great video as always Chris!

Let me tell you something Chris I intsatll them and now there stuck onto my car now because when you put the locks on overtime they get to hard from all the rain and heat outside and whatnot they become impossible to take off so imagine now Chris how many have these problems which you don't tell people

I'm so smart I once drove about 4 miles on a flat tire because I thought all the bumping was probably the snow

Great video as usual. Thanks Chris! FWIW the TPMS warning light illuminated on my wife's SUV a while back (2010 - came with stock TPMS). Checked all of the tires and all were at the correct PSI. Thought one of the TPMS monitor batteries had failed. Took it to Discount Tire and it turned out to be the spare tire pressure was low. Don't forget to check that spare! Keep up the great work.

TPMS saves lives. Was cruising down the road at 75 MPH on a very bumpy freeway. Picked up a screw (verified by finding hole in tire carcass after tire blew). The screw somehow came out of tire. Not knowing that tire was deflating while driving on bumpy freeway, it was slowly deflating causing tire to overheat. Before I could sense that something was wrong tire exploded and truck ( towing small trailer, which also was causing resistance making it hard to detect that I had an upcoming catastrophe). It was dawn and getting dark which added another problem. I did not see all the smoke coming from the overheating tire. The tires were in good condition and properly inflated before I drove, for anyone who might think that was an issue ( as mentioned earlier I did find the original cause of the problem, I always check my tires on long trips even when stopping for food,rest and gas). All of a sudden car in right lane started flashing head lights, I looked in right side mirror and could see the smoke in his headlights, tire exploded at that moment causing for a wild ride. Managed to slow down an get over to shoulder, but it wasn't easy. Changing a tire at night along a fast moving freeway is scary and no fun. TPMS would have given my a heads-up that I had an issue and given me time to find a lit area off of the freeway to plug or change the tire in a safer location. I do carry a small compressor and plug kit on trips (Nevada to Pennsylvania).Hopefully they make an aftermarket kit that also gives a low pressure warning.Trying to keep a vehicle in control, changing a tire along a fast moving freeway at night, 3-4 hours of lost travel time, $200 for a new tire. Yeah $109, I'll take it.

I grew up always checking, tire pressure with gauge, lights working, oil level and brake fluid level before driving. The 5 minutes it took saved me trouble a few times.

Is a wheel balancing necessary due to the addition of the weight of the TPM devices?

I would buy these if it didn't cost $110!

I like it but at [̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ιοο̲̅)̲̅$̲̅] I rather steal ChrisFix sensors

To the smart asses saying they just wouldn't be lazy and check their tire pressure with an analog gauge. If your that proactive about checking your pressure good for you. But what you arent proactive enough to do is check your wheel temp. So when your temp is significantly higher on one wheel compared to the other three you'll know somethings wrong and have it checked out. Its how i was able to diagnose that my wheel bearing was bad even though it hadnt started to make a clear sound yet. But it did save me from chewing up a $300+ tire too badly. I think it had just started to cup. But it could have been a bad caliper or a couple other things thats best to catch as early as possible. Ill always have a tpms monitor system on my vehicle and trailers. Its an invaluable tool. Anyone saying otherwise is woefully misinformed on exactly what they do. Id suggest reading up on something before you make a foolish statement about it

Thank you for posting this - installed today - works fine 👍

I like it... but still expensive for over $100

One of the best and clearest videos on youtube

I have an 07 Chevy Cobalt and it didn't come with TPMS because it was made in late 2006 and sold as a 2007 model. TPMS became mandatory on all vehicles made after 09/01/2007. Purchased the kit shortly after buying new tires a few years ago. The tires are low profile and is difficult to tell if they are low on air. One day, around a year after buying the tires, I got into the car and the monitor was beeping. Showed the front right tire was low. Looked at the tire and it looked ok. Checked the tire and it had a nail in it. Aired it up and later on got the tire fixed. Saved me from driving on a low/flat tire which would have ruined it . A new tire alone would have cost over $100.

you probably have to balance your wheels now

Great video Chris. I might get one of these systems on my taurus.

The fact that you linked a cigarette lighter power sensor means you know EXACTLY what you're audience is looking for. Thanks!

Thanks Chris. I actually purchased this TPMS from Amazon, because of your recommendation. Excellent product! Thank you for your video.

Thanks Chris but doesn’t adding an extra weight to the tires affect balancing? Because I guess when it comes to balancing of wheels even the weight of the wheel nut can be an effect on especially the front tires at high speed . Just wondering

How are the sensors powered? Is there some sort of battery in these that you have to replace or what?

I probably think that your pick up is the most lucky pick up ever. I love your videos Chris

Thank you so much for this very detailed video. At first I was thinking oh great he is not going to tell us about this awesome product, he is just going to ramble on about a whole bunch of nonsense. I'm so glad I was wrong. These type of videos are suppose to be informative and you did an awesome job buddy. Keep up the the good work. I'm buying that TPMS system now because of you.

do you have to balance the tires since the sensors weight 10 grams and may affect the rotation of the wheels?

another hit chtis!!! i will luv that gadget

thats how you make an ad. Straight forward and not boring.

Hey Chris fix I’m Spanish but I love your videos thanks a lot I have learned many things by watching them.

Thank you for this video, Chris. That kit looks cool to me. I wonder if the manufacturer would make a single, gasoline proof unit, to screw to the Schrader valve of a fuel rail. That'd be awesome.

wayyyy to expensive for its functionality... Just check the tire pressure every month and every time the weather changes significantly (temperature). If it was 20$ then I would consider but the amount of tech involved increases the price also I fear that it would get stolen easily .

Great video! Very helpful!

As an auto tech that works in a tire shop, never fill your tires to the pressure on the sidewall. That's the absolute maximum they should be at. As you drive, your tires heat up, heat = expansion. If you have already filled your tires to their max pressure, BOOM! You just had a blowout. I see this CONSTANTLY in the summer. Always go by the door sticker, or if you don't have one, go at least 10-15 psi below the max on the sidewall.

I would definitely buy one if this. But you see, the way my bank account is set up....

Chris, you do a great job on these diy videos and it's appreciated.

Get a set which also tells you wheel temperature. This can even help you find brake or bearing problems.

Very thank you 4 this video. I have seen this tire pressure monitoring staff a person can buy at the stores. It was very, very expensive. Stealing/ crime is a huge problem. Thanx for the video.

damn u ChrisFix! u always leave me with something else to do on me cars lol thanks for the helpful vids :)

Cris this was an excellent demo and I have ordered the system for my 2010 Ford Ranger. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.

Kool. This is really important to protect your wife, kids and family from a blowout at 65 MPH. People often over look tire pressure. Thanks for the Video.

They should consider adding a pressure monitor for the spare tire. That's often difficult to access when you want to check it. Unless I add a valve stem extension, I have to remove mine from the storage well in the trunk just to reach the Schrader valve.

Thanks Chris, it really helps me for my car. :D

I bought some after watching this video a year ago. I did it primarily because I have 24" rims and little rubber between the rim and road. This assures my tires are fully pressured and I don't have to worry about damaging the rims or tires.

When you change your tires make sure to use metal valves and not rubber. The TPMS valve cover is heavy and put some strain on the valve causing a tear after some use.

Seriously impressed

it was made mandatory due to fuel economy.

Awesome, this is much better than having to dismount a tire, then take the tire apart, to just replace a disposable TPMS followed by putting the tire back together and re-balancing it. All that work gets expensive fast, especially since not many DIYers have access to a tire machine at home.

useful mod tbh, underrated and over sean for those of us who track older cars and swap tires all the time... good to have a set of these with u

Thank god my pilot have this built it on the screen. 😃😃😃

I want this but they are massive it will kill the look of my rims

Appreciate the effort I know you went thru a lot of detail

I got the same system on an Amazon Daily Deal for £8. Best £8 I ever spent.

can u make a video on how to install push start button on a car??

Sadly some cars the cigarette plug is on the bottom of the center console under the A/C controls normally in front of the gear stick so you wont be able to see the pressures, unless their is a version with a portable screen that you can place somewhere.

PSA, the market is now flooded with low quality external sensor TPMS systems similar to this one. Some of them plug into the cigar lighter like this one, some of them plug into USB, and some of them have solar power chargers. The real scam appears to be sets that are sold without the specialized tool shown at 4:24 which is required to open it up and replace the sensor batteries. I have yet to buy a set that includes the tool, grr. There are some other interesting problems with the design. First is that you no longer rely on your valves in your valve stems to keep the pressure in the tire. Instead, the sensor opens that valve and the seal with the sensor on the valve stem is what maintains the pressure. Chris was really good to emphasize the soapy water check before continuing. Second problem is that these little devices add some outward force to the valve stems when the wheels are rotating at high speed. I have seen users report that their valve stems failed after a short amount of use.

Thank you Chrisfix I'll keep that in mind.

remember the tire pressure changed when winter air is installed

Always door jam psi not the tires side wall psi

hey Chris, nice video man, easy and to the point and also great that you explained the difference between cold tires and warming them up

I love this idea, this would be great for personal safety as well.

Who’s all watching in 2019 😂😂

Also kinda annoying that you have to go through the same installation procedures and check for leaks any time you rotate your tires too..

every time i watch one of your videos i end up working on my jeep for at least 2 hours. Please stop putting out good content.

thank you for the video. good to see a demo video with a clean truck inside as well. alot of guys who do videos always have a dirty as truck yours is pretty clean. kudos to you.

0:19 face reveal!

You still have them on your B3000?

27psi! all the explorer roll-over crashes were caused by underinflated Firestone tires. the dealers were lowering the psi into that rang to improve the ride on test drives

This is Awesome !!! I love love love it !!! Our Toyota sensor went out this is a great affordable alternative thank you

Cool and all no doubt but for 100 bucks id rather do it manually within 2 minutes lol

In the place i live, i have to always check if my tires are still there before I drive.

Hey Chris if I were you I’d keep your pressure at 35 psi!! Everybody always look at the door plaque at the inside of your driver door to see what to set your air at! (I work at discount tire) and be careful with buying kits like this. Sole will let air out very very slowly

i love your channel and techniques

*At the Air station* "whoops I forget my wrench"

30 psi seems low,I wonder if they make a newer version that let's the valve protrude so it stays installed when adding

My car has tpms but thumbs-up because I learned some new things about tire psi

I suggest applying anti-seize on the threads of the valve stem, but not so much to where it can get into the sensor. I've had some customers who had theirs fused and/or corroded on the valve stem.

2019, Sweet clearance at walmart $13

Thanks

I had to get one for my motorbike, lower pressure makes riding so much hardwr and could be fatal, on a car its a bit more safer and harder to notice but I would still get one for a car to detect leaks.

Awesome concept for four wheeling

Do they throw the balance of the tire off? Anything weird, like noise, vibrations?

One problem, you need a fifth sensor for your spare tyre. It sucks if you have to use it and it's flat.

Good job Chris, loved the video. Gonna order my sensor right now!

Chris, I know it probably wont happen, but how about a 3.5 year update on these? How long did the sensors last for you? A lot of people saying a sensor dies within a year, and batteries are not replaceable?

Why doesn't anyone make a tire pressure monitoring system that includes the spare tire?

Who watching this in 2019?

For everyone saying to check pressures regularly yes but I just had a blow out about a week ago my tire completely blew out and cut all the way around. Come to find out I picked up a screw on my 3 hour drive and didn't know about It i feel like this could've prevented it which is why I'm looking to into getting one. $100 on this is better than a $400 tire

how can anyone not like this . love your chanel chrissfix :)

For everyone complaining how much this is, their going for $65 on ebay.