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Expanded coverage for EZ-Sensor

Schrader, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) specialist, has expanded coverage for the company's EZ-Sensor technology. Claimed to be the automotive industry's first patented OE-replacement TPMS sensor that can be programmed to function across diverse car makes and models, EZ-Sensor now covers over 62 per cent of TPMS-enabled vehicles in the US - over 30 million vehicles - including new support for vehicle platforms such as Dodge and Jeep and expanded coverage for existing platforms like Ford, Chrysle
January 31, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Patented tyre pressure monitoring sensor
1955 Schrader, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) specialist, has expanded coverage for the company's EZ-Sensor technology. Claimed to be the automotive industry's first patented OE-replacement TPMS sensor that can be programmed to function across diverse car makes and models, EZ-Sensor now covers over 62 per cent of TPMS-enabled vehicles in the US - over 30 million vehicles - including new support for vehicle platforms such as 1956 Dodge and 1957 Jeep and expanded coverage for existing platforms like 278 Ford, 1958 Chrysler, 1683 Honda, 1959 GM, 1960 Chevrolet, 1844 Mazda, 1686 Toyota and 838 Nissan.

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