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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Default Re: Replaced Cup Holder

Originally Posted by juddz
Regarding the valve stem caps, careful what you put on. It sounds trivial, but my wife's Olds received a set of aftermarket aluminum caps less than a year ago. They are now oxidized onto the threads (solid), and not even a pair of vice grips will get them off. We have to replace the entire stems.
I hear you and had some concern myself. I check the air pressure often and have also used just the slightest touch of anti-seize compound on the outer threads and the caps operate as smooth as can be. I would rather err on the side of caution. Thanks for the reminder.
 
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