my valve stem broke into the little piece that screws on. the tire is full but it has no cover on it because the cover wont screw back on. i can not get it fixed until tomorrow morning. question is, how long will it take the air to leak out of it and will the air leak out in the time it takes me to drive the 10 miles to where i'm getting it fixed?
2006-09-04 13:16:31 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
it wont leak out? are you serious? if so that is great
2006-09-04 13:19:46 · update #1
glad to provide some of you with a laugh! :) it's a 2005 nissan xterra
2006-09-04 13:38:51 · update #2
it will not leak out if the cap is off this is simply a cosmetic piece
2006-09-04 13:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the valve stem broke and is leaking air very fast at all you'll hear it. Also, spit or soap water over the stem will bubble if it's leaking there. A slow leak can take days to fully flatten a tire. If you hear a hiss you've got a couple hours TOPS.
The cover is a "dust cover" and prevents pebbles and dirt from pushing on the valve stem and causing an air leak. Keep these on whenever possible. It's not the end of the world to lose them, but it's worthwhile to replace them if lost.
2006-09-04 20:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by ziongp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think that little cover is what keeps the air int the tire, forget it. The valve stem keeps the air in the tire, whether the cap is on or not.
2006-09-04 20:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rate of air loss depends on the size and weight of your vehicle, i.e., the bigger it is the faster it will leak. As you drive, friction on the tire increases the temperature and pressure of the air inside, which might lead to a blow out. You shouldn't have a problem with it, but I advise you to use your spare tire, just to be safe.
2006-09-04 20:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by preludicrous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of the compromise area. If it is a pin prick size it may take awhile but if it is bigger you could lose air quickly.
If you can find someone to help you have them remove the tire and take the tire itself to be repaired.
2006-09-04 20:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put soapy water around the valve stem, if it doesn't blow bubbles it isn't going flat, a slow leak can take days to drain, if you don't hear air hissing out
2006-09-04 20:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cap is NOT just a cosmetic piece! It keeps mud and crap out of the valve! Replace that sucker.
2006-09-04 22:53:00 · answer #7 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how fast it's leaking, get a can of spare tire and carry it with you if you need it if not someday you might
2006-09-04 20:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by bill j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THATS THE BEST ONE IV'E HEARD YET THIS PUT A SMILE ON AND I NEEDED IT VERY HARD DAY THE FIRST GUY IS RIGHT IT WON'T LEAK OUT .....
2006-09-04 20:24:44 · answer #9 · answered by clutchconway55@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 minute
2006-09-04 20:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by Jimmy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋