How to Fix a Flat With a Slow Leak

Replacing tires can be an expensive and time-consuming process, especially for something relatively easy to fix, like a leaky tire. A slow leak does not release a lot of air at one time, therefore the tire very slowly loses its pressure. Adding air to the tire regularly usually takes care of the problem, but this can be a hassle over time. Luckily, fixing a slow leak is painless, and can be done with a few items from an auto repair shop.

Instructions

1

Block your other tires so that your car does not accidentally roll away while you are performing the fix.

2

Use your car jack to raise the wheel of the tire that needs repairs. Follow the instructions that go along with the jack, as they differ depending on the car. Remove the tire.

3

Look at the tire to see if you can find any foreign objects, such as nails or screws. Once you have found the item that has been causing the leak, use the pliers that come in the tire repair kit to remove it. Let the remaining air out of the tire.

4

Use the rasp that came in the tool kit to clean out any debris that might still be in the hole. Slide the rasp gently in and out of the hole a few times.

5

Take the thread and needle out of the repair kit. Place the thread into the needle approximately halfway through. Place the tip of the needle into the tire's hole. Leave one-quarter to one-third of the thread outside of the hole. Remove the needle from the hole, leaving the thread in place.

6

Trim off the remaining thread that is on the outside of the tire. Reinflate the tire and place back on the vehicle.