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8863 · 05-04-2013, 09:42 AM

I just bought a 2013 2LT/RS Camaro, love the car, and noticed all of the valve stem caps were green. Would this signify nitrogen gas was used to fill the tires? I have a local tire dealer that will put green valve stem caps on if you elect nitrogen gas when buying/installing new tires from them. Just wondering.

yellowrs · 05-04-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 8863

I just bought a 2013 2LT/RS Camaro, love the car, and noticed all of the valve stem caps were green. Would this signify nitrogen gas was used to fill the tires? I have a local tire dealer that will put green valve stem caps on if you elect nitrogen gas when buying/installing new tires from them. Just wondering.

Yes, good indication that nitrogen was used to fill your tires.

Frank in MD · 05-04-2013, 09:45 AM

Yes, nitrogen.

Rico · 05-04-2013, 10:00 AM

On our aircraft we use yellow stem caps to indicate nitrogen used in the tires......I'm sure the green means the same

ackeight · 05-04-2013, 10:44 AM

Go with helium. Makes your car lighter.

batman53201 · 05-04-2013, 03:27 PM

they use green caps to let you know the wheels have a tire pressure monitor system. I have them on my malibu, and cruze.

nealdiwes · 05-05-2013, 06:01 AM

I wish my Camaro had nitrogen; then my TPS wouldn't come on and off.

SSMickey · 05-05-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by batman53201

they use green caps to let you know the wheels have a tire pressure monitor system. I have them on my malibu, and cruze.

Not true. Green caps are supposed to indicate nitrogen was used to fill the tires.

batman53201 · 05-05-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMickey

Not true. Green caps are supposed to indicate nitrogen was used to fill the tires.

i understand they are "supposed" to indicate notrogen filled, but its not a given, as i have green caps on my cruze and malibu, neither of them were filled with nitrogen, hence the change in preasure when the temps change.

ss04flores · 05-06-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by batman53201

i understand they are "supposed" to indicate notrogen filled, but its not a given, as i have green caps on my cruze and malibu, neither of them were filled with nitrogen, hence the change in preasure when the temps change.

Not true. Green means nitrogen. Has nothing to do with you tire pressure monitor system. An yes, it's a GIVEN. The fact that someone didn't filled them with nitrogen means your dealer is an idiot. Go to a another dealer.

ss04flores · 05-06-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by batman53201

i understand they are "supposed" to indicate notrogen filled, but its not a given, as i have green caps on my cruze and malibu, neither of them were filled with nitrogen, hence the change in preasure when the temps change.

Lmao I'm sorry not trying to be a d!ck but this has me rolling. Ignorance at it's finest.

BDBiker · 05-06-2013, 11:49 PM

Just to throw a iron in the fire, the air that we breath is approximately 79% Nitrogen, the Oxygen content is approximately 20%, and 1% other gases. If "compressed air" has over 3/4 Nitrogen, is the 100% Nitrogen really that big of an advantage? Possibly a expert in tires can answer that question.

05-04-2013, 09:42 AM	#1
8863 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 41	Green valve stem caps I just bought a 2013 2LT/RS Camaro, love the car, and noticed all of the valve stem caps were green. Would this signify nitrogen gas was used to fill the tires? I have a local tire dealer that will put green valve stem caps on if you elect nitrogen gas when buying/installing new tires from them. Just wondering.

05-04-2013, 09:45 AM	#3
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	Yes, nitrogen. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

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ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	Go with helium. Makes your car lighter. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

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BDBiker Drives: Black 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 552	Just to throw a iron in the fire, the air that we breath is approximately 79% Nitrogen, the Oxygen content is approximately 20%, and 1% other gases. If "compressed air" has over 3/4 Nitrogen, is the 100% Nitrogen really that big of an advantage? Possibly a expert in tires can answer that question. __________________

05-04-2013, 10:00 AM	#4
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	On our aircraft we use yellow stem caps to indicate nitrogen used in the tires......I'm sure the green means the same

05-04-2013, 03:27 PM	#6
batman53201 Account not blocked Drives: The Batmobile Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	they use green caps to let you know the wheels have a tire pressure monitor system. I have them on my malibu, and cruze.

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nealdiwes Drives: 2011 camaro ls Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lafayette, la Posts: 219	I wish my Camaro had nitrogen; then my TPS wouldn't come on and off.