QUICK TIP: WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE ALL METAL TIRE VALVE STEM CAPS!

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Күн бұрын

Today we talk about why you dont use all metal valave stems enjoy!
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@jtr990 7 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more. These valve caps are one of many automotive trends that are a total inconvenience for everyone.

@gatdelporco 6 күн бұрын

Metal caps with gasket are better than plastic ones, but chromed (perhaps nickel plated?) brass are the way to go. YMMV if you live in an area where lots of salt is used in winter

@louhess6355 8 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct I've had that happen when I went to air up a low tire form a nail. I could not get the aluminum cap Off. I almost destroyed the valve stem getting the bad cap off . I Change the rest of them immediately.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 8 ай бұрын

This customer had this issue on all four wheels. Luckily, I was able to save them without damage. I did replace all of them with plastic.

@ghp0518 2 ай бұрын

I used some lithium grease on the threads to prevent sticking. PS don't use copper grease because that doesn't react good with aluminum

@dans_Learning_Curve 8 ай бұрын

Galvanic corrosion! Dissimilar metals.

@wagnerj01 8 ай бұрын

Truth!

@kensingtonchubb 5 ай бұрын

I used them, even after using grease. Got stuck! Ended up getting new valves! Never again

@ChangGang Күн бұрын

Wish I knew this before I did the same mistake smh

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Күн бұрын

It happens not a lot of people are aware of this issue.

@randym4917 Ай бұрын

The problem only arises if the valve stem is brass and the caps are a different metal. Aluminum caps are by far the worst dissimilar metal you could use. If you use brass metal caps on brass valve stems you should not experience the problem.

@johnd9541 8 ай бұрын

Use dielectric grease when installing these caps to eliminate/reduce corrosion/binding. Loosen the caps every 2 months to work the threads.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 8 ай бұрын

That is great advice, but at that point, you’re basically working for your wheel caps which seems a little bit too much for what they do for your car lol

@johnd9541 8 ай бұрын

@@TheEnthusiastMechanic can't really call loosening your caps occasionally as work really. Should be checking air pressure monthly anyways.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 8 ай бұрын

@@johnd9541 I do agree, but I also think about how TPMS sensors have made people more lazy realistically nobody really checks their pressure anymore until that little light comes up on the dash

@piranhalegify 13 күн бұрын

How about wd40 or vaseline on the threads before install them?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 13 күн бұрын

WD dries up and I believe Vaseline inflames rubber,if you find a set with a plastic sleeve would be best or not to use them.

@briancunningham5943 22 күн бұрын

I have this very same issue at present with all 4 wheels as I stupidly put 4 metal valve caps on my car approx 6 - 8 months ago that I bought online coz I thought they looked nice and sporty! 🙄 Went to put air in my tires last week and all 4 valves are stuck and won't budge so can't get them off or put any air in tyres either now. Have tried WD40 and pliers on them but still nothing. Any advice or suggestions on how to get them off I would greatly appreciate? Never ever putting metal valves on my car again either when I do finally get them off. Lesson learned big time. 🙄😭

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 22 күн бұрын

I have a video on how to remove them on my channel

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 22 күн бұрын

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@natalieangelo54 Ай бұрын

I bought these bling valve caps from amazon omg they all wont come off what do i do ???😢

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Ай бұрын

Can’t get them off you gotta replace the valve if heat doesn’t work

@JUKE179r 8 ай бұрын

metal caps looks cool but a PITA to remove.

@natalieangelo54 Ай бұрын

My car is 2004 toyota corolla no sensors on my car, also i dont have a mini torch

@TheEnthusiastMechanic Ай бұрын

You’re gonna have to go to the tire shop and replace your valve then

@natalieangelo54 Ай бұрын

How about grinding it down with my dremmel tool

@jorenswesselo 2 ай бұрын

Put some copper grease on them before you put them on !!!!

@TheEnthusiastMechanic 2 ай бұрын

That’ll work but it can get messy!

@jorenswesselo 2 ай бұрын

@@TheEnthusiastMechanic if messy you've used too much !

@ghp0518 2 ай бұрын

copper grease doesn't react well with aluminum, lithium grease is compatible with aluminum and leaves a more durable film, just make sure you don't spray on the inside of the valve , just the threads