OEM Tire Valve Stem Caps

[4xjeepr]

Forget all about this valve stem/oem air problems and supply chain issues. I'm looking to install (tank) treads on my Gladiator! Talk about go anywhere/do anything. Nothing will stop me while I laugh at all those who can't find their oem air, oem valve caps and sitting around unable to drive their trucks while they await backorder. ?

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[Lunentucker]

When I saw the title on the main page my first thought was, "He didn't?!"

 

[Rusty PW]

My blinker fluid is getting low. And I'm having a hard time trying to find it.

 

[GHWillys]

Now just wait a second, this whole OEM valve stem cap thing isn't as ridiculous as it may seem ....

My wife's new CX-5 is arriving in September, so I was looking through the online Owners Manual and found this:

Wow, what a steal at $12.50. I am willing to bet these weren't on your wife's CX-5 at delivery. Now if they were genuine Mazda dice valve stem caps I might buy them for $12.

https://www.mazda-parts.com/oem-parts/mazda-valve-stem-caps-chrome-c9n1v3820

 

[jac04]

... I am willing to bet these weren't on your wife's CX-5 at delivery. ...
https://www.mazda-parts.com/oem-parts/mazda-valve-stem-caps-chrome-c9n1v3820

Those are the Genuine Mazda accessory caps, not the factory ones. So they won't be on the car at delivery.

Believe it or not, I have actually purchased genuine Mopar valve stem service kits to get replacement valve stem caps. And, it's always good to carry a spare valve stem kit with you just in case.

 

[jac04]

 

[PsyRN]

I read if you get the valve caps that match your paint, you’ll always have the right right tire pressure.

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

Trivia, useless information here, but I can't help myself, after all we are talking valve stem caps.
I know commerical aircraft use metal (mostly brass that I've seen) valve stem caps with rubber O rings.
A buddy of mine does some club motorcycle racing and to pass tech you have to have have metal caps with O rings. The thought behind this is a tire rotating at high speeds, it's possible the centrifugal force could overcome the spring in the valve stem and let air escape. Metal cap with a O ring is to prevent that possible air loss.
There you have it, more information on valve stem caps then you wanted.

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