My Tire Kept Losing Air—Here’s What Actually Fixed It

At first, I thought it was just the weather.

My tire pressure light would blink on. I’d fill it up. A week later—boom—low again.

Annoying. But manageable.

Until I finally got it checked out… and realized I was driving around with a slow leak for weeks.

Here’s what I learned—and what you should check if your tire keeps going flat.

What Can Cause a Tire to Keep Losing Air?

There’s more than one reason your tire won’t hold pressure.

Let’s break it down:

The most common cause. It may be small and hard to see, but even a tiny puncture will let air out slowly.

✅ Fix: A shop can usually patch or plug it—quick and cheap.

That little rubber piece where you add air? If it’s cracked or worn out, it can leak constantly.

✅ Fix: Easy valve stem replacement. Most shops can do it in minutes.

Hit a pothole or curb hard? You might have a bent rim. That creates a bad seal where the tire meets the wheel.

✅ Fix: Rim repair or replacement, depending on the damage.

This is where the tire meets the wheel. Dirt, corrosion, or age can mess with the seal.

✅ Fix: A mechanic will clean and reseal the bead to stop the leak.

Colder temps = lower air pressure. It’s normal to lose 1-2 PSI when seasons change.

✅ Fix: Just top off your air and monitor. But if it keeps dropping—get it checked.

If I had taken 15 minutes to swing by a shop, I could’ve saved:

If your tire keeps losing air, don’t ignore it. A \$30 repair today could save you from a \$300 tire replacement—or worse, a blowout.

Pull into Honest Mechanix. We’ll find the problem, explain it clearly, and fix it without BS.

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