How To Remove A Stuck Corroded Valve Stem Cap

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[Bikerbro]

Great tip!!! I used this method and it worked like a gem. I will never buy aluminum valve stem caps again.

[SAAutoRepair]

No worries, down here in the city, they steal them before they have a chance to corrode

[brucegenest]

5 years have a 2018 f-150 with those exact same caps, in blue! All seized and I have low tire pressure in 3 tires. I have tried to remove them several times with no luck. I'm going to try your method tomorrow. Thanks SMAR!!!

[TheDroogie]

Thanks for this info. Ontario Canada here.. Just successfully used your approach to remove very similar caps from my tires.

[venom]

Borrowed a Dremel and in 10 minutes problem solved on all 4 tyres...saved me ££ here in the UK. Thank you.

[Diagnosedan]

I never use the valvestem, over here we got bluetooth air.😉 Great Tip Eric!

[tommatta]

Very helpful information. Got the Dremel out, spent a few moments on each of the four stuck caps, and replaced them with even cheaper plastic ones!!! Great video!!!

[beejj]

Did mine today using; matches, pliers, a tiny flat -edged screwdriver, a
small, quality serrated steak knife and some cloth tape. Protected the
area of the wheel around the valve with the tape. Heated up the valve
cap....still wouldn't budge using pliers . Prized part of cap away with
the screwdriver... but still mainly stuck fast! Heated again with match
flame, got the pliers grabbing the valve and started sawing across the cap
with the steak knife. Came apart in one minute! 15 min trial and error
in total but job done, only light thread damage but a load of money
saved. WD40 the rest of the caps and had a plastic spare! Cheer$ : )

[RSWarriorLuvLafMcc]

U just saved me a ton of headaches. I followed your instructions and got my stuck caps off! Thanks.

[aleblanc]

Great tip that's only exceeded by your advice to avoid aluminum valve caps. Thanks Eric.

[SwiftHelix]

You've removed the extra 5HP he was getting off those aluminum valve stem caps.

[crisprtalk]

Nothing like a grinding wheel at 6:30 am screaming out of my computer to get the kids up for first day back at school! Thanks SMA.

[raywelshman]

Who the hell gives this useful tip a thumbs down?

[DarkRiderk]

I've had to inform so many people not to use them even if they look good. GREAT tip for removal!!

[alistairmcclure]

Thanks for making and posting this. 100% accurate, heat and leverage as recommended by others do NOT work. Grinding away the side of the cap works really quickly and well as demonstrated. Also excellent tip cleaning up the threads after. Great stuff. Unlike the aluminium caps which are an abomination!

[garydelaney]

Appreciate these instructions. Very helpful in walking me through process. I’ll be sticking with plastic caps going forward.

[UkuleleRocksYouTube]

Just rescued my wifes car with this problem using this method - thanks a lot! Appreciated.

[aaa]

I bet that customer was glad he brought the car to you!!! SMART FELLA!!

[pakak]

Great tip! I had to grind both sides of the valve and cut a slot in the top, pried with flat screwdriver - cap broke in pieces - no thread damage.

[andrebrasil]

Awesome
I got copper caps and learned my lesson!