Schrader Valve Leaking Air? Stop The Leak With This Easy Fix!

[@dawn_rider]

It's really useful that as usual you made the extra effort to cut open the valve so we could see the internals 🙂

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi Stephen, you know me, always going the extra mile to bring you the "cutting-edge" content!😉

[@orosioinc]

What other tool can I use to tighten the valve? I don't have the proper tool. Thanks

[@justsh4d0w9]

The tines of a fork worked for me

[@jamiegriffiths7465]

A pair of tweezers done the job for me

[@habbahan]

Replacement is hardly a “fix”, considering the new core is only bought with a new tube 😂

[@dawn_rider]

You can buy replacement Schrader valve cores at automotive shops and online , at least in the UK ( I have checked ) . Otherwise you can extract one from an irreparable tube with an otherwise good replaceable core.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hey and thanks for the comment. I value your opinion, though I respectfully disagree. Replacing the faulty valve core is a way to fix a air leak in the valve. Also, as @dawn_rider pointed out you can acquire replacement valve cores without having to buy an entire tube. And yes, you can also extract a perfectly good valve from an old tube as well.

[@habbahan]

@@cyclemaintenanceacademy yeah, my bad. Whilst I couldn’t just buy cores in at least three countries i used to live in, those could still be salvaged from the trash, if i ever thought about saving old valves. Lol still sounds unrealistic to me, sorry my friends

[@namdarbolour9890]

Go to your local bike co-op and they will have scores of punctured inner tubes they are throwing out. Or to any bike shop; they will probably just give it to you.

[@angelaclark793]

This is from Mike. I was taking my car out of storage and checked tire pressures. One of the valve stems started leaking. I thought I was going to have to replace something. I watched this video and all I needed to do was tighten the valve core !!! Thank you for saving me a trip to the tire place.😊😊😊

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi Angela and Mike! 🚗 I'm thrilled to hear the video helped you out, and you were able to fix the issue without the hassle of a trip to the tyre place.😊🔧👍

[@Groot_G]

Neat cut out.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!🙂

[@paulasmith6587]

Very good video, thanks!!

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Thank you, Paula!🙏 I'm glad you found the video helpful! If you have any questions or need further clarification on anything, feel free to ask.🙂

[@ramiroperas8831]

Gracias por tu buen trabajo.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Muchas gracias por tus palabras amables.🙏 Significa mucho para mí saber que mi trabajo es apreciado.

[@maheswarareddyalla4469]

Great job

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.🙂