TPMS and Tire Sealant

[joubster]

Hello,

I have a 2005 XLT Explorer equipped with TPMS for monitoring the tire pressure. My question is can I add a tire sealant to repair a small non- detectable leak without damaging the TPMS? The leak is so small that it takes a full week or more before it loses ~ 10PSI.

Thanks,

Joubster

 

[Yomie]

Nope, Was told when i worked for Discount Tire that it would damage the electronics in the TPMS. Anytime we had a customer with sealant in a TPMS wheel, they had to buy a new sensor (liability issue with DTC)

Spray the valve stem with soapy water, seen plenty of leaks ther ewith the TPMS, may need to just tighten the TPMS valve

 

[joubster]

Thanks for the feedback Yomie. I'll check the stem for tightness.