The most-neglected do-it-yourself car maintenance task...

I carry one of these in my trunk, from Sears.

My current car has run flat tires and no spare. I’ve used the pump a few times to help me get through a slow leak, until I had time to take the car in for a new tire. I’ve also used the pump to help other people inflate their spare tire - no issues.

The one made by Slerm or whatever that company is that shoots goo into your tire. Are you sure you put the pump on straight?