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Why Tire Valve Caps Are a Must-Have for Every Vehicle

The Importance of Tire Valve Caps for Maintaining Tire Pressure Tire valve caps perform double duty by keeping dirt out of the valve core and preventing air loss if the valve core leaks. What is a valve stem core? The valve stem core screws into the valve stem. It has a spring-tensioned plunger and a neoprene valve seal. When you press an air chuck against the plunger, it opens the valve and allows you to add or remove air. However, if there’s dirt surrounding the plunger, you can accidentally blow … Read More