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Slow leak
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:51 pm
by jake75
I must have a very slow leak in one of my tires. The tire pressure warning came on today. The left rear tire was down to about 23 psi. It has been awhile but I think that tire lost air when it was on the left front and I got the same warning. After adding air that time I kept checking it for a couple of months and it didn't seem to be losing air. Last rotation was 6 months ago and it was ok at that time. After bringing up the pressure today the warning light went off - didn't have to do any reset or drive it. I carry a portable inflator with me at all times. At home I have a Black & Decker prortable battery (Versapak) operated inflator which is easier to use.
Re: Slow leak (jake75)
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:33 am
by joatmon
sounds like the pressure warning system was useful. give the tire a good visual next time you rotate them, maybe you picked up a nail
Re: Slow leak (joatmon)
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:29 am
by tpollauf
My Vibe GT has been very "tight" and thus never needed any air to this day (2.5 years old & counting) ..... BUT our son's 2009 Vibe GT has TWO tires, both in front & worn pretty bad (37000+ miles on them) that lose air very slowly. One requires air about every 6-7 weeks and the other about every 4-5 months. YES ... I'm glad we have the TPS system to alert this of the low tire condition
Re: Slow leak (tpollauf)
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:50 am
by cq358
you might need to soap the whole tire and find the leak
Re: Slow leak (joatmon)
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:40 pm
by jake75
Quote, originally posted by joatmon »sounds like the pressure warning system was useful. give the tire a good visual next time you rotate them, maybe you picked up a nailI put those tire pressure monitor value stem caps on my 2007 T&C that does not have the warnign system so you can visually check to see if there is underinflation. Go them on eBay.