{"id":391513,"date":"2023-02-15T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/?p=391513"},"modified":"2024-04-05T20:47:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T00:47:45","slug":"slime-inflator-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/slime-inflator-review\/","title":{"rendered":"12V Slime Inflator Review: An Easy Solution for Unexpected Low Tires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Affiliate Disclosure:<\/strong> As an Amazon Associate, Automoblog earns from qualifying purchases<\/em>. <em>Commissions from Amazon come to us at no cost to you <em>when making a purchase via this page<\/em>.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>We bought the Slime Inflator pictured here with our own money.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>See our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12V Slime Inflator Crash Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Uses any 12-volt accessory outlet in your vehicle to refill a low tire. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>LED light assists with flat tires at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Comes with a separate air hose for mattresses and rafts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf lets-review-wrap-391513 lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-3 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-1 lets-review-type-2 lets-review-score-type__bar conclusion__off\" data-design=\"3\" data-score-type=\"1\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__bg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2175\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8.jpg 2175w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-1024x904.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-770x680.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-1536x1356.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-2048x1808.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-500x441.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-293x259.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-1400x1236.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-8-150x132.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2175px) 100vw, 2175px\"><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Slime All-Purpose Inflator <\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Pros<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Small <\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Inexpensive <\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Works for tires &amp; toys <\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Cons<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Loud <\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Not as convenient as a cordless unit <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-1 lets-review-block__pad score-level-8\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"border-color:#1e73be; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">85<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__gallery lets-review-block__pad\"><div id=\"lr-gallery-uid-391513\" class=\"lets-review-block__images lr-all-c\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7.jpg\" class=\"lets-review-lightbox\" 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Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2023, we purchased the Slime inflator featured here (called the &#8220;All-Purpose Inflator&#8221;) with our own money. While using the unit and writing this review, we kept three things in mind, outlined below.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"three_ships_widget-wrapper collapsable_content_widget\" id=\"collapsable_content_widget-block_fad687d03e03718bf2f127b7caab2b8b\" style=\"height: 40px;\">\n\t\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Versatility &amp; Robustness:<\/strong>&nbsp;We imagined our readers would purchase something like this Slime inflator with the intent to use it for a range of applications, from vehicle and bicycle tires to balls and other inflatables. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ease-of-Use:<\/strong>&nbsp;The 12V Slime inflator has a physical display with a pressure gauge instead of a digital screen. While we like the digital screens of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/fanttik-x8-vs-fanttik-x8-apex\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"440791\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some tire inflators we have tested in the past<\/a>, the standard gauge has its benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Helpful Extras:<\/strong> We looked for \u201cvalue-added\u201d features, such as the built-in LED light for inflating a tire at night. Since Michigan is home to&nbsp;<em>Automoblog<\/em>, one of our key benchmarks when evaluating products like this is if we would feel comfortable placing it in our winter emergency kit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"show-more-bar\">\n\t\t\t<span>Show more<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span>Show less<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12V Slime Inflator Review Summary (Updated Design)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Slime Inflator pictured here &#8211; i.e., the one we originally purchased &#8211; looks different from what you will find on Amazon and the Sime Products website today. Slime has updated the inflator&#8217;s design to be more user-friendly when stowing the 12V power cord and air hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than trying to &#8220;stuff&#8221; the hose and power cord back into the unit, like how we have to with ours, the new design lets you quickly wrap them around the outside of the unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a welcome design change since that was one of the main critiques of the unit we currently own. You needed to be a Tetris champion to put the power cords and air hose back in the storage compartment each time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only other difference we can see is the built-in pressure gauge. Ours goes up to 100 PSI, whereas the new design stops at 60 PSI. This is unlikely to be a deal breaker, especially if you are using the 12V Slime inflator for car and motorcycle tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, all the other specs and attachments remain the same, which we will detail further below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"three_ships_widget-wrapper single_provider_widget\" id=\"single_provider_widget-block_2dc104b378d387cf8df8ab492147f6bf\">\n    <div class=\"three_ships_widget-table middle\">\n        <div class=\"table-body\">\n            <div class=\"table-column\">\n                                <div class=\"superlative\">\n                    <h5>12V Slime Inflator<\/h5>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <a data-segment-action=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3to2ShP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator.jpg\" alt=\"12V Slime Inflator\">\n                    <\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-column\">\n                                <div class=\"btn-group\">\n                                        <a data-segment-action=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3to2ShP\" class=\"btn btn-primary full\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Get Best Price<\/a>\n\t                                                <span class=\"sp-btn-disclaimer\"><p><em>As an Amazon Associate, Automoblog earns from qualifying purchases<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n\t                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"summary-text\"><p>Cheap insurance against the inconvenience of a flat tire or bead leak.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe 12V cord supplies instant power to refill a low tire right where you are parked.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLED light assists with flat tires at night.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nComes with a separate air hose for mattresses and rafts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12V Slime Inflator: What It Offers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s pretty much ready to go right out of the box! Included with the 12V power cord are two air hoses: a high-pressure one for tires and a high-volume hose for things like rafts and mattresses (a needle is also included for balls). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next to the green on\/off switch is a PSI and BAR gauge (zero to 100 for PSI and zero to 7 for BAR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12V Power Cord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 12V cord plugs into the accessory power source (i.e., cigarette lighter) on your center console or dashboard. The power cord is 10 feet long. That should be enough for the average sedan or crossover by the time you drape the cord out the window or door so the inflator can touch the ground. From there, you should be able to reach all four tires easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only caveat is if you own a larger SUV, like a GMC Yukon or Ford Expedition. You can use the power outlet in your center console or on your dashboard for the front tires, but it likely won&#8217;t reach the rear tires. If you have a power outlet in the rear cargo area, use that for your back tires. The actual high-pressure air hose will also give you an extra two feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the 12V power cord is a fuse. If the Slime inflator stops working, unscrew the top of the cord and replace the fuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LED Flashlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An LED flashlight on the front, now consisting of five smaller bulbs thanks to the design change, automatically turns on once the Slime inflator has power (our unit has four bulbs). Although it&#8217;s best to have a separate LED flashlight in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency kit<\/a>, the lights on the inflator will help you at night if you need to refill a low tire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inflate Portal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The inflate portal near the bottom is for things like rafts and air mattresses. Attach the high-volume air hose to the portal, and you can fill up your giant rubber ducky pool inflatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"391527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7.jpg\" alt=\"12V Slime Inflator\" class=\"wp-image-391527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7.jpg 1918w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-770x771.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-1534x1536.jpg 1534w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-500x501.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-1400x1401.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Slime-All-Purpose-Inflator-7-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1918px) 100vw, 1918px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"448202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator.jpg\" alt=\"12V Slime Inflator\" class=\"wp-image-448202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator.jpg 522w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator-500x421.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator-415x350.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator-293x247.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>Our 12V Slime inflator (left) is the older design versus the updated design of the unit (right). The new design looks more user-friendly when stowing the air hoses and power cables.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using The Slime Inflator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slime says the All-Purpose Inflator can fill the average tire in about eight minutes (however, it&#8217;s quicker if you use it right after your TPMS light comes on, which is preferable). The unit is loud once you turn it on, so it may vibrate and rattle around a bit. I recommend keeping your hand on it while filling your tires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, put your vehicle in its accessory power mode versus having the engine run to supply power to the Slime inflator (this is an old safety trick I picked up working at an express lube when I was younger).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tire is totally flat, it may have separated from the rim. If that&#8217;s the case, jack up your car slightly before using the inflator. Otherwise, air will continue to leak out as you fill the tire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"three_ships_widget-wrapper single_provider_widget\" id=\"single_provider_widget-block_2dc104b378d387cf8df8ab492147f6bf\">\n    <div class=\"three_ships_widget-table middle\">\n        <div class=\"table-body\">\n            <div class=\"table-column\">\n                                <div class=\"superlative\">\n                    <h5>12V Slime Inflator<\/h5>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <a data-segment-action=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3to2ShP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/12V-Slime-Inflator.jpg\" alt=\"12V Slime Inflator\">\n                    <\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-column\">\n                                <div class=\"btn-group\">\n                                        <a data-segment-action=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3to2ShP\" class=\"btn btn-primary full\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Get Best Price<\/a>\n\t                                                <span class=\"sp-btn-disclaimer\"><p><em>As an Amazon Associate, Automoblog earns from qualifying purchases<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n\t                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"summary-text\"><p>Cheap insurance against the inconvenience of a flat tire or bead leak.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe 12V cord supplies instant power to refill a low tire right where you are parked.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLED light assists with flat tires at night.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nComes with a separate air hose for mattresses and rafts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is The 12V Slime Inflator a Good Buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we don&#8217;t own the 12V Slime inflator with the updated design, we believe it&#8217;s a change for the better when it comes to keeping the power cord and air hoses organized. We prefer a cordless unit that is battery-powered, but we have no regrets about buying our 12V Slime inflator, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hxH4Cl_OB3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we&#8217;ve continued to use it<\/a>&nbsp;for unexpected low tires.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not counting any deals or discounts, the updated 12V Slime All-Purpose Inflator will set you back about $55 on Amazon. The big red button above will ensure you get the best price on Amazon if you decide this Slime inflator is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Carl Anthony is the Managing Editor of Automoblog and the host of AutoVision News Radio and AutoSens Insights. He is a Midwest Automotive Media Association member and on the board of directors for the Ally Jolie Baldwin Foundation. Like many Detroiters, Carl is holding out for a Lions Super Bowl win.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portable Tire Inflators FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1702417630293\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are Portable Tire Inflators Worth It?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A high-quality portable tire inflator, be it corded or battery-powered, will come in handy when you find yourself with an unexpected low tire from things like a nail or bead leak.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1702417642785\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can My Car Be Running While Using a Tire Inflator?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>While some vehicles may require the ignition to be set in the ACC\/accessory mode in order for a corded inflator to operate, we recommend keeping the engine off while using any portable tire inflator, corded or otherwise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1702417653940\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What PSI Should My Tires Be?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most vehicles range between 30 and 35 psi, but it\u2019s important to have your tires properly inflated to ensure the best ride quality, fuel economy, and tread life. 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