01-07-2010, 07:15 AM | #1 |
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Tires loosing pressure
I've noticed my Camaro is loosing tire pressure on all tires. I've got the RS package. Someone at work said they read there is a problem with aluminium wheels not making as good a seal. Anyone heard about this or experiencing tire pressure lost.
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01-07-2010, 07:28 AM | #2 |
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I've always heard the cold will affect tire pressure with aluminium. I think it expands/contracts more than others. Mine didn't have anything happen before it got cold. I'm no expert though.
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01-07-2010, 07:32 AM | #3 |
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yeah, im sure its the weather. Its been real cold in our area. My tires were down to 27lbs the other day
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01-07-2010, 10:32 AM | #4 |
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I had to inflate all four on mine last week...they dropped down to 27/28 lbs.
It's been COLD down here in Florida...
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01-07-2010, 10:51 AM | #5 |
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You can try running nitrogen and the loss in pressure will not be as drastic but the others are right on the money with the cold.
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01-07-2010, 12:00 PM | #6 |
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I just added air yesterday when it was 37 out. It's 55 now and pressure is too high now...go figure. We shouldn't have to deal with these things here, what's next snow tires?
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01-07-2010, 12:14 PM | #7 |
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9 inches of snow up here. My baby is parked in the heated garage.
The tires do loose air when it is cold. just keep them at cold pressure as they do go up and down. |
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01-07-2010, 01:51 PM | #9 |
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cold weather does it every time to my car!
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01-07-2010, 02:16 PM | #10 |
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same problem here in MS. dealer said the same and the weather was a cause
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01-07-2010, 02:44 PM | #11 |
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Cold here in TX also and I lose about 2lbs pressure a week so far.
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01-07-2010, 03:23 PM | #12 |
#08-03-10-006B: Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat) - (Dec 4, 2009)
Subject:Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat) Models:2000-2010 GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks (including Saturn) 2003-2010 HUMMER H2 2006-2010 HUMMER H3 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X This bulletin is being reissued to add bulletin reference information for possible air leaks due to wheel porosity issues. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-03-10-006A (Section 03 - Suspension). Do This Don't Do This Clean corrosion and resurface the wheel bead seat area. Do not replace the wheel if it can be repaired within the guidelines below. <A href="#ss1-2372207">Condition Some customers may comment on a tire that slowly loses air pressure over a period of days or weeks. <A href="#ss2-2372207">Cause Abrasive elements in the environment may intrude between the tire and wheel at the bead seat. There is always some relative motion between the tire and wheel (when the vehicle is driven) and this motion may cause the abrasive particles to wear the wheel and tire materials. As the wear continues, there may also be intrusion at the tire/wheel interface by corrosive media from the environment. Eventually a path for air develops and a 'slow' leak may ensue. This corrosion may appear on the inboard or outboard bead seating surface of the wheel. This corrosion will not be visible until the tire is dismounted from the wheel. Notice: This bulletin specifically addresses issues related to wheel bead seat corrosion that may result in an air leak. For issues related to porosity of the wheel casting that may result in an air leak, please refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 05-03-10-006E - Low Tire Pressure, Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels (Repair with Adhesive Sealant) <A href="#ss3-2372207">Correction In most cases, this type of air loss can be corrected by following the procedure below. Important: DO NOT replace a wheel for slow air loss unless you have evaluated and/or tried to repair the wheel with the procedure below. Notice: The repair is no longer advised or applicable for chromed aluminum wheels.
Patch Brand Bead Sealer is available from Myers Tires at 1-800-998-9897 or on the web at www.myerstiresupply.com. The one-quart size can of sealer will repair about 20 wheels. Part Number Description 16118 Patch Bead Sealer (1 Quart) <A href="#ss9-2372207">Warranty Information (excluding Saab U.S. Models) For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor Time E9475* Wheel, Bead Seat Repair (One) 0.6 hr * This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. <A href="#ss10-2372207">Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models) For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Failed Object Fault/Reason Code Location Code Warranty Type Repair/Action Code Labor Time 7711006* Wheel, Bead Seat Repair (One) 77110 81 9 01 05 0.6 hr * This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the STM. GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how |
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01-07-2010, 03:25 PM | #13 |
I will try to show picture, once I find out how.
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01-07-2010, 03:44 PM | #14 |
Picture of the problem area. Take to the dealer it is a easy fix, tell them the TSB number.
http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/u...517/Wheel1.gif http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/u...517/Wheel2.gif http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/u...517/Wheel3.gif http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/u...517/Wheel4.gif |
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