Hey everyone. My one tire is low on air, but when I go to fill it, it doesnt make a seal with the inflator, all i can do is let air out. Sort of like its jammed or something. Does anyone know if I need a new valve stem and if that is covered under the warrenty or just any help at all woudl be great , thanks!

 

do you have an 07?

 

2005

 

most likely you need a new valve core. there is a tool (got mine for $0.99) that removes valve cores, it is like a funky screwdriver, that screws the valve core down. And valve cores, a pack of 4 was like $1.50.

The valve core is that needle top you see that lets air out of the valve stem. If you do remove a valve core out to replace it with a new one, please don't do it while the car is sitting on the tires, tire damage and wheel damage can occur! Because all the air will rush out and the wheels will be sitting on the ground against the the tires. Not a good thing with all that weight of the car!

So why do I tell you this? Well probably that's what's causing the leak. Valve cores are cheap and simple to replace. My best advice is go to the dealer, let them lift up your car on a hoist, and replace that valve core. Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes! okay 10, they had to fill the air up and drink some coffee, have a donut.. hahaha

 

thx mate! ill bring it over to em this weekend

 

Damn if you lived near me, I would just tell you to come to the shop i work at,...I would fix it for free....But yea i guess you can just go to the dealer, or any shop, but if it wont fill up and its flat...dont drive on it, put the spare on please..you do not wanna see what happens when you drive on your rim.......

 

no problem snarcher. Glad to help! :D