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Check your valve stems

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Just FYI....
I had to replace the valve stems in both front wheels (GT2, 19" wheels). They were installed incorrectly - or used the wrong stems - so they had a slow leak around the base. Took me a while to figure out the first one. I have little patience with dealers so I just had the corner tire shop do it. If you can spare the time then it should be fixed for free.
Symptom: Sudden partial loss of pressure overnight or while driving, no apparent tire damage.
How to check: Grab the stem and wiggle it. It'll hiss with a large leak if it's incorrect.
 

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Thanks for the headsup [MENTION=1604]oddball[/MENTION]
 
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Thank you for the tip, recently my low tire pressure warning came on as well. Thought it might have been the recent cooler temps we're having. I've already pumped up the tire, but at least now I know what else to look for.

BTW welcome I'm out in Rockwall.
 
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I would wiggle and spray diluted dishwashing detergent to test if leaking.
 

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