How Do You Fix A Tire Valve Stem Leak?
Flat tires frustrate everyone. Your first reaction might be to change the tire and have it repaired, but that might not be necessary. Your tire might just have a bad valve stem. The valve stem provides the means to fill the tire with air. If it fails, it can begin to leak, allowing the tire to go flat. Checking and replacing a valve stem is a relatively easy process you can do at home, saving you time and money. Replacing a leaky valve stem Step 1 Jack up the wheel. Put on goggles to prevent possible injury. Fill the tire with air again. Spray soapy water into the valve stem. The valve has a leak if you see soap bubbles forming at the end of the stem. Press the valve stem in to let all of the air out of the tire. Step 2 Insert the forked removal tip of the valve core tool into the valve stem. Rotate the valve core tool counterclockwise to remove the valve core from the valve stem. Step 3 Use the threaded tip of the valve core tool to clean the interior threads in the valve stem. Step 4
