Valve Stem Question
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Originally Posted by 2young2driveavette
I think my valve stem is leaking in my left front tire. Can the valve stem be replaced by a tire shop or do i need to replace the whole sensor with it as well?
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The valve stem is most definitely part of the sensor. Maybe the Schrader valve in the valve stem is loose. Take a drop of water (spit works, too!) and put it on the end of the valve stem with the cap off. If it makes a bubble, you are loosing air there. You used to be able to buy valve stems and the little wrench at autoparts stores, and you probably still can..... 
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From: Mt. Pleasant SC
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
The valve stem is most definitely part of the sensor. Maybe the Schrader valve in the valve stem is loose. Take a drop of water (spit works, too!) and put it on the end of the valve stem with the cap off. If it makes a bubble, you are loosing air there. You used to be able to buy valve stems and the little wrench at autoparts stores, and you probably still can.....
You can easily replace the little valve inside the stem for just a couple bucks. Any auto store should have the tool and the valves in the tire dept. I recently replaced two and it was a snap.
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From: AnnArbor Michigan
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Originally Posted by c3andc5
You can easily replace the little valve inside the stem for just a couple bucks. Any auto store should have the tool and the valves in the tire dept. I recently replaced two and it was a snap. I have a "Slime" tire repair kit, which they came with, and the tool. I replaced all 4 of them just to be safe.
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
The valve stem is most definitely part of the sensor. Maybe the Schrader valve in the valve stem is loose. Take a drop of water (spit works, too!) and put it on the end of the valve stem with the cap off. If it makes a bubble, you are loosing air there. You used to be able to buy valve stems and the little wrench at autoparts stores, and you probably still can.....
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