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Free air in San Francisco, CA

79 gas stations, tire shops and stores with air for tires in San Francisco, 77 of them free or usually free. Addresses, hours and directions below.

Free air in San Francisco

Free by law

We know 79 places with air for tires in San Francisco, 77 of them free or usually free. California law requires free air at gas stations for customers who buy fuel. Good places to start: Shell (551 3rd Street), 76 (401 Potrero Avenue) and Chevron (1698 Fell Street).

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Free air in San Francisco

Confirmed free, free by state law, usually free at this chain, or a tire shop that fills for free.

Other air pumps in San Francisco

Air is available here, but it is paid or we don't know the price yet. Ask inside: some stores switch the machine to free.

  • Costco

    Ask

    450 10th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:30 · Sat 09:30–18:00 · Sun 10:00–18:00

    (415) 626-4388Directions →

  • Marathon

    Ask

    4501 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118

    Hours: Open 24/7

    Directions →

Chains in San Francisco

Tire pressure in San Francisco

California averages about 78 °F in July and 46 °F in January. Tire pressure drops roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, so expect about 3 PSI less in winter than in summer, enough to set off the warning light on a cold morning. Fill to the number on your door sticker, checked before you drive.

Before you go

  • Bring a few quarters or a card in case the machine isn't free.
  • Tire shops only fill tires during business hours.
  • Pin wrong or missing? Tell us and we will update it.

Free air near San Francisco

Free air in San Francisco: questions

Where can I get free air for my tires in San Francisco?

Shell at 551 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, 76 at 401 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110 and Chevron at 1698 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 are good places to start. The map on this page shows all 77 free or usually free spots in San Francisco, sorted by distance once you share your location.

Is there free air open 24 hours in San Francisco?

Yes. Shell (551 3rd Street), 76 (401 Potrero Avenue) and Chevron (1698 Fell Street) are listed as open 24/7, among 9 free spots with round-the-clock hours. Hours can change, so check before a late-night drive.

Do gas stations in San Francisco have to give free air?

Yes, to customers who buy fuel. California law requires free air, water and a pressure gauge at every gas station during operating hours. If the machine asks for coins, ask the cashier to switch it on.