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WiseSpender 05-26-2025 04:41 PM

Where Can We Get Free Pumped Air For Car And/Or Golf Cart Near The Villages?
 
I was wondering if there are any gas or service stations (within 5 miles of the Villages), other than all the WaWa gas stations and the BJ's gas station, which provide FREE pumped air for any member of the public to pull in and and access?

Topspinmo 05-26-2025 05:09 PM

There so many cheap air compressor pumps on market why would want hassle to find free gas stations for air when they might be broke anyway?

Here one example which works great, had pressure settings and automatic shut off.

Robot or human?


This can easily be stored in cart or car.

CarlR33 05-26-2025 06:25 PM

Tops is right, when I have a rental car and the tire is low I can never find a working free or pay air pump as most all are junk or broken. Most portable air pumps on the market are inexpensive and do the job well. Some may have Memorial Day sales?

tophcfa 05-26-2025 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2434268)
There so many cheap air compressor pumps on market why would want hassle to find free gas stations for air when they might be broke anyway?.

A decent quality air compressor is a necessity in any garage. Not only are they great to have around to insure your automobiles, golf carts, bikes, etc.. have proper tire PSI, but the blower attachment has so many uses. For residential use, a good quality oil less air compressor can be purchased at Lowel’s or Home Depot for under $100.

MorTech 05-26-2025 09:59 PM

Go to Walmart and get the battery powered Hart tire pump...About $90.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 05-26-2025 10:16 PM

Go to Lowes and by a compact tire inflator. I do all my tires once a month and my bicycle more often.

klohmann 05-27-2025 04:10 AM

Dewalt compressor
 
Dewalt has a portable compressor. Charge the battery, connect to your tire and then dial in the pressure you want and press start. Walk away as the compressor will stop when the tire pressure dialed in is reached.

Accidental1 05-27-2025 05:17 AM

Tire store?
 
If you’ve bought new tires from a local business I think they’ll top off your tires for free.

asianthree 05-27-2025 05:41 AM

I stop at any dealership for free.

What’s wrong with WaWa? Free air and $1 coffee $2.50 breakfast sandwich

La lamy 05-27-2025 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2434268)
There so many cheap air compressor pumps on market why would want hassle to find free gas stations for air when they might be broke anyway?

Here one example which works great, had pressure settings and automatic shut off.

Robot or human?


This can easily be stored in cart or car.

I like the "non brand" item!! Nevertheless, I agree those tire inflators are a great tool. I personally still pump mine with a hand pump, but I should really get one of those.

barbnick 05-27-2025 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WiseSpender (Post 2434264)
I was wondering if there are any gas or service stations (within 5 miles of the Villages), other than all the WaWa gas stations and the BJ's gas station, which provide FREE pumped air for any member of the public to pull in and and access?

Golf cart air pump at Gordon’s garage in Sumter

Rsb23 05-27-2025 06:26 AM

Buy a air pressure unit
 
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Originally Posted by WiseSpender (Post 2434264)
I was wondering if there are any gas or service stations (within 5 miles of the Villages), other than all the WaWa gas stations and the BJ's gas station, which provide FREE pumped air for any member of the public to pull in and and access?

You can go to Home Depot and buy a high pressure portable Ryobi air pressure unit with the battery and charger for $89. It’s automatic and will inflate anything you have up to 160 pounds of pressure. The battery charge lasts for months and you can take it with you. Just setup the pressure you want connect it to the tire - press the start button and it stops when it reaches the setting.

Bay Kid 05-27-2025 06:41 AM

Go on Amazon and get you a Yantu air pump for under $60. I have several. They are great and easy to use. No need for a tire gauge.

MikeVillages 05-27-2025 06:56 AM

Agree with all the above. I got one that you set the tire pressure and it turns off at that pressure. I also keep it in the trunk just in case.
PS
For the car up north, the dealership is near & they do it for free.

Rodneysblue 05-27-2025 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WiseSpender (Post 2434264)
I was wondering if there are any gas or service stations (within 5 miles of the Villages), other than all the WaWa gas stations and the BJ's gas station, which provide FREE pumped air for any member of the public to pull in and and access?

What’s wrong with WaWa and BJ’s?

Kathryn Putt 05-27-2025 08:08 AM

Pep Boys does a free air check and air.

Janie123 05-27-2025 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by klohmann (Post 2434336)
Dewalt has a portable compressor. Charge the battery, connect to your tire and then dial in the pressure you want and press start. Walk away as the compressor will stop when the tire pressure dialed in is reached.

I agree, dewalt is what I use, same batteries as my circular saw, drills and leaf blower. I have a pool so I can inflate all the floaties too plus golf cart tires where you can’t get to air.

And again what’s wrong with Wawa???

Elixir34 05-27-2025 08:22 AM

Mavis Tires and Brakes across 466A from Pinellas Plaza (east of the 7 Eleven). Pull up under the canopy.

Lyarham 05-27-2025 08:50 AM

Free air
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by WiseSpender (Post 2434264)
I was wondering if there are any gas or service stations (within 5 miles of the Villages), other than all the WaWa gas stations and the BJ's gas station, which provide FREE pumped air for any member of the public to pull in and and access?

Wawa

ElDiabloJoe 05-27-2025 09:06 AM

I keep one of these in each car. Every few months I plug the battery in for an hour or two to keep the charge fresh. Hope this helps.

18V ONE+ HIGH PRESSURE DIGITAL INFLATOR KIT

OR. This one handles high and low pressure inflating (think air mattresses and pool toys). Make sure you select one that comes with a battery/charger if you are not already in the Ryobi garden. Tool Only will come just with the tool and no way to run it otherwise. I really like that the hose screws onto the valve instead of those that kind of snap onto the valve. This is very secure. Screw hose onto valve, select low or high pressure, select chosen psi, and let it run until it stops at your chosen psi. Remove hose, replace valve cap and you're done!

18V ONE+ DUAL FUNCTION DIGITAL INFLATOR/DEFLATOR

P.S. - There are some GREAT deals today since Home Depot (The exclusive retailer for Ryobi) is having their Memorial Day "Ryobi Days" annual sale.

sowilts 05-27-2025 09:07 AM

Costco has free nitrogen. I always have them convert my tires also.

ElDiabloJoe 05-27-2025 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sowilts (Post 2434428)
Costco has free nitrogen. I always have them convert my tires also.

What do you have them convert into? Tracks for snow conditions? Skids for skiing?

OBRight 05-27-2025 12:07 PM

I typically just pull into any tire store and ask if they would add air to my tires, I've never had one tell me no. Just did it last week at the Tire Choice store on 466 near Wal-Mart, they were very nice. Told me pull around back and there was a guy there within 1-2 minutes topping me off. Not their tires but very nice.

sowilts 05-27-2025 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2434442)
What do you have them convert into? Tracks for snow conditions? Skids for skiing?

Rounder tyres.
Columbia Tennessee

Caymus 05-28-2025 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2434427)
I keep one of these in each car. Every few months I plug the battery in for an hour or two to keep the charge fresh. Hope this helps.

18V ONE+ HIGH PRESSURE DIGITAL INFLATOR KIT

OR. This one handles high and low pressure inflating (think air mattresses and pool toys). Make sure you select one that comes with a battery/charger if you are not already in the Ryobi garden. Tool Only will come just with the tool and no way to run it otherwise. I really like that the hose screws onto the valve instead of those that kind of snap onto the valve. This is very secure. Screw hose onto valve, select low or high pressure, select chosen psi, and let it run until it stops at your chosen psi. Remove hose, replace valve cap and you're done!

18V ONE+ DUAL FUNCTION DIGITAL INFLATOR/DEFLATOR

P.S. - There are some GREAT deals today since Home Depot (The exclusive retailer for Ryobi) is having their Memorial Day "Ryobi Days" annual sale.

Do you happen to know if the batteries are interchangeable between other tool brands? I own some DeWalt battery powered tools.

jsa 05-28-2025 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WiseSpender (Post 2434264)
I was wondering if there are any gas or service stations (within 5 miles of the Villages), other than all the WaWa gas stations and the BJ's gas station, which provide FREE pumped air for any member of the public to pull in and and access?

You font color selection is hideous. Thanks for making my eyes bleed.

goneil2024 05-28-2025 07:46 AM

Hand pump works great for the past 50 years. However, the USB rechargeable I received as a gift is a nice option, and it’s smart, turning off when the desired pressure is reached.

kkingston57 05-28-2025 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2434311)
A decent quality air compressor is a necessity in any garage. Not only are they great to have around to insure your automobiles, golf carts, bikes, etc.. have proper tire PSI, but the blower attachment has so many uses. For residential use, a good quality oil less air compressor can be purchased at Lowel’s or Home Depot for under $100.

And the batteries cost more!

tophcfa 05-28-2025 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2434311)
A decent quality air compressor is a necessity in any garage. Not only are they great to have around to insure your automobiles, golf carts, bikes, etc.. have proper tire PSI, but the blower attachment has so many uses. For residential use, a good quality oil less air compressor can be purchased at Lowel’s or Home Depot for under $100.

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2434677)
And the batteries cost more!

A garage version air compressor is electric, not battery like the portable ones mentioned by others in this thread. Below is the frequently used one in our Villages garage. Unfortunately, like everything else the price has doubled since I bought ours a few years ago.

cahvillage 05-28-2025 09:31 AM

Free Air near The Villages
 
I go to TIRE CHOICE on Wedgewood Lane before you get to Walmart...They will check your tire pressure and fill your tires for free. Drive around the back of the building where they do it.

CoachKandSportsguy 05-28-2025 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2434679)
A garage version air compressor is electric, not battery like the portable ones mentioned by others in this thread. Below is the frequently used one in our Villages garage. Unfortunately, like everything else the price has doubled since I bought ours a few years ago.

I can see a Christmas present in my near future!:bigbow:

Salty Dog 05-28-2025 02:07 PM

Even if a station charges. How much is it?

ElDiabloJoe 05-28-2025 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2434708)
I can see a Christmas present in my near future!:bigbow:

Or any $100 pancake compressor - they're all just about identical. 6 gallons, usually 150psi, made by Craftsman or DeWalt or Rigid or Porter-Cable or Kobalt or any number of others.

Topspinmo 05-28-2025 04:26 PM

I got 3 gal air compressor in garage I’ve used once in 10 years down here. Too much hassle to pull it out find air hose, connect it and pressurize it. When all got to use the hand held one. I topped off my car, golf cart, scooter as. Two wheel dolly truck and still had plenty USB internal battery life.

DAVES 05-28-2025 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WiseSpender (Post 2434264)
I was wondering if there are any gas or service stations (within 5 miles of the Villages), other than all the WaWa gas stations and the BJ's gas station, which provide FREE pumped air for any member of the public to pull in and and access?

Perhaps a simple solution. Assuming you do not have a flat where being a tubeless tire you break the seal to the wheel; you can top up your car or cart tire
with a hand pump. The ones with a pressure gauge cost like $20. Aside as they clamp to the valve stem, Access to the lock lever can be difficult. Another simple solution you can buy valve stem extenders for like two bucks. Put it on, attach the hand pump and pump up the tire. More time to type it than to do it.

DAVES 05-28-2025 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2434708)
I can see a Christmas present in my near future!:bigbow:

If. you are lucky wife did not read my post. Hand pump cost like $20

DAVES 05-28-2025 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2434576)
Do you happen to know if the batteries are interchangeable between other tool brands? I own some DeWalt battery powered tools.

I doubt it. Easy to look up online. The problem with rechargeable tools is they discharge, loose power, even if unused. It is increased by HEAT. Florida is HOT. Stored in car. Probably hits 140 in your trunk

Kurtho 05-29-2025 04:00 AM

Costco offers one from Fanttik: S100 APEX Powerful Portable Air Pump & Tire Inflator with Power Bank, Black. $50 online or $40 in store if available. I have several of these and they work well. Small, portable and automatically shut off when the desired air pressure is reached.


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