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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Wierd Slow Tire Leak

I have a wierd leak i lose 10 psi in about 4 days but when i try and find it, like with soapy water nothing happens

Anyone have any tricks to find a leak?
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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I am pretty sure you have a leaky valve stem.
My front left tire did this. I was losing about 8psi every week or so.
They found out it was a leaky valve stem and had no problems after changing it.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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^ check your valve stem first.

i had a slow leak several months ago, and one day after an autox event, the leak was gone. i think it was a bad seal between the tires and the wheel.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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As mentioned above, it is probably your valve stem. Put some soapy water on your valve stem and move it around to see if it leaks. If it isn't leaking, then get your tire resealed with some bead sealer because it might've not sealed properly.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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I used to have this proble with my mustang. as everyone said, check your valve stem.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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valve stem or very slow bead leak
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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valve stem, bead leak or make sure you don't have a small nail. take it to a tire store they can dunk it in a tank.
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