Questions tagged [schrader-valve]

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Is Proactive Replacement of Schrader Valves Recommended?

My car is a 2007 Toyota 6-cyl 4-Runner. My condenser took a hit, recently, so I will be replacing it. All the refrigerant (R134a) must have leaked out by now, so the system is basically empty. Is now a good time to proactively replace the two…
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Replacing tire schrader core without deflating

If I am using a schrader core removal tool to replace the suspected leaky tire schrader, should I try to position the valve to be at 12 o'clock so that it can come out easily and that you can support the new core using gravity? What happens if the…
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Schrader valve core removed, tyre still not deflating

This is the space-saver spare wheel for my Honda Civic mk8 fwiw. I've unscrewed and removed the Schrader valve core and the tyre is still not deflating at all. The tyre is quite old, possibly 10 years old. What's my best course of action?