Tire pressure - 2005 Pilot

Discussion in 'Pilot' started by Larry in AZ, Apr 4, 2007.

  1. Larry in AZ

    Larry in AZ Guest

    Tires always seem to be losing pressure. I fill them to 32 psi, as
    recommended, then within a month or so, they're down and the remote sensor is
    lighting up inside the car.

    standard wheels and tires for the 2005. What's up with this..? Is it a bad
    tire/wheel combination..?
     
    Larry in AZ, Apr 4, 2007
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  2. Larry in AZ

    News Guest


    Bad valve, porous casting or slow leak in tire?
     
    News, Apr 4, 2007
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  3. Larry in AZ

    Larry in AZ Guest

    It's common to all four tires.
     
    Larry in AZ, Apr 4, 2007
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  4. Larry in AZ

    Howard Guest

    How far down is the pressure after a month? What low pressure setting sets
    off the TPMS sensor?
    Loss of air is natural through a rubber tire. Some tires may lose air more
    than others.
    You might find some places now selling a nitrogen fill for your tires. It's
    basically a gimmick to sell you a dollar or two worth of gas fill for as
    much as $30 per tire. They will try and upsell you on this nitrogen fill
    with claims such as longer lasting tires due to less oxidation
    (deterioration) of the tire and other outrageous claims. The only apparent
    advantage is that nitrogen will not leak from your tires because nitrogen
    molecules are larger than oxygen molecules so they will not escape as easy.
    If the leakdown bothers you and you don't want to deal with it you may find
    a reasonable price to fill with nitrogen. Of course if money is no object,
    pay whatever someone wants to charge you and any extra money you have you
    can send to me.
    Howard
     
    Howard, Apr 4, 2007
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  5. Larry in AZ

    Larry in AZ Guest

    Waiving the right to remain silent, "Howard"
    Probably around 26 psi or so.
    I've had more than 20 cars and/or SUVs. Not one has ever lost tire
    pressure like this Pilot.
    Bah... I'll do nothing but fill the tires with air. It's a lease, and
    will be gone next January.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Larry in AZ, Apr 4, 2007
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  6. Larry in AZ

    Dan Beaton Guest


    Knowing where the leak is occuring is the first step in fixing it. Take each
    wheel off in turn and spray it with a soap and water solution. Small bubbles
    will appear whereever the leak is.

    For all four to leak on such a new vehicle is unusual. Makes me think
    valves. Perhaps the wrong stem got installed in the valves.

    I have repaired many aluminum wheels for slow leaks. The leak is always
    caused by salt corrosion in the bead area, and usually in conjunction with
    a wheel that has had several tire changes (such as twice annual winter /
    all season switch). This is because tire change machines have a natsy habit
    of removing the finish on the wheel at the very edge of the flange. This
    creates the ideal situation for salt solution to attack the wheel.
    Dan

    (This account is not used for email.)
     
    Dan Beaton, Apr 4, 2007
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