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Tire problem

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by orangePruisC, Mar 3, 2013.

  1. orangePruisC

    orangePruisC New Member

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    Sure hope someone has some insight... Had a nail in a tire, got it fixed. Went to check air pressure, as I started to take off the cap air started gushing out... What could have caused this? A valve problem? Thanks in advance
     
    #1 orangePruisC, Mar 3, 2013
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Did the fix involve tire removal from the rim? If so, and they put in a new valve, likely the new valve needs adjustment. There's a simple tool that can fit into the valve stem, locks onto the interal part and is used to screw that part in/out of the valve stem. It's likely that part just needs screwing in a little further, and the hissing will stop.

    Here's one example, they're readily available:

    Victor 4-way Tire Valve Tool | Canadian Tire

    (The tire place should that did the flat repair should really do this. And if my suggestion doesn't help I'd get back to them.)
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Mar 3, 2013
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  3. B. Roberts

    B. Roberts Hypah Milah! Ayuh.

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    Call the shop that fixed your tire. They definitely had one of those "oops!" moments. They should fix it for you.
     
    #3 B. Roberts, Mar 3, 2013
  4. orangePruisC

    orangePruisC New Member

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    The thingy inside was loose, simple fix. Thanks
     
    #4 orangePruisC, Mar 3, 2013
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    schrader valve. Fun trick to play on someone.
     
    #5 Burchie, Mar 4, 2013
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