Clogged valve stem???

[Geist]

???

So i decided to check out my tire pressure, and alas, they were all a little lower than I would like to see them...

however the rear driver's side wouldn't make my little tire pressure gauge go any further than 4-5psi... though obviously has more in it, it's not flat...

it is however lower than it should be...

so wtf? Any way to clear it out w/o damaging or having to re-mount the tire? (I'm broke)

 

[redlinerally]

And you're certain that the guage is working correctly? There's a valve repair kit that you can buy at your local parts store. Though, I'm not sure if you have to go in from the rim or the outside...

 

[junkyardgabe]

just get a stem needle puller and spin the needle out spray a little w-d on it and reinstall it that should help

the stem tool should only be a couple dollars at any parts stores

 

[Geist]

fairly certain the gauge is working correctly, it registered 30psi on all the other wheels, but only like 4-5 on that one..

 

[seph]

just get a stem needle puller and spin the needle out spray a little w-d on it and reinstall it that should help

the stem tool should only be a couple dollars at any parts stores

+1

 

[junkyardgabe]

or just put some air in it and check it again

 

[Geist]

or just put some air in it and check it again

tried that.

 

[internalcombust]

+1 on what Gabe said. Done it it works. When you buy a valve core remover (like two bucks) buy new valve stem insert and change it while you are there. Won't cost you much at all.

 

[ReZPunK]

i bought the "kit" and it came with a few cores. all for $3.99 at advance auto in bangor

 

[Geist]

i bought the "kit" and it came with a few cores. all for $3.99 at advance auto in bangor

yeah that's what I just did, we're styling now.

thanks guys.

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