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Old 05-04-2014, 10:53 PM   #1
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Anyone have tire check valve caps (or know someone who does) ?

http://www.autogeek.net/kwtc.html

If so, do they work well.....and do they last ?
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Old 05-04-2014, 11:26 PM   #2
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My Yaris has tire pressure sensors built in. I thought all Yaris did!
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Old 05-04-2014, 11:28 PM   #3
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Can't say I like them or if they work well...but I have seen them here at Canadian Tire and Walmart stores

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Old 05-05-2014, 01:56 AM   #4
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My Yaris has tire pressure sensors built in. I thought all Yaris did!
The '07s don't, and I don't think the '08s do either. I think TPMS (for USDM) started with the 2009 Model Year.
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Old 05-05-2014, 02:02 AM   #5
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Can't say I like them or if they work well...but I have seen them here at Canadian Tire and Walmart stores

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Thanks. The price makes me suspicious that they might not be very good, but I'd still like to see them and inspect/read the packaging. I'll check a local Wal-Mart to see if they carry the item.
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Old 05-05-2014, 02:38 PM   #6
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Anyone have these (or know someone who does) ?

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The '07s don't, and I don't think the '08s do either. I think TPMS (for USDM) started with the 2009 Model Year.

My '08 HB has the damn things


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Old 05-05-2014, 05:52 PM   #7
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But WAIT !

...order NOW and get a SECOND Set for FREE (plus a small shipping & handling charge for the 2nd set) That's TWO Sets for the amazingly low price of only $19.99!

Seriously, there are quite a few different brands and quality levels. Lots of reports of leaks, people returning to their cars and finding flat tires, etc. Search for 'tire check valve cap reviews' - there are links to numerous sites.

Old school here, using a quality tire pressure gauge & shop air tank here.
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Old 05-05-2014, 06:11 PM   #8
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I know my 07 doesn't have them thank goodness. I can't stand TPMS.
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Old 05-05-2014, 09:09 PM   #9
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Old 05-05-2014, 09:12 PM   #10
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I know my 07 doesn't have them thank goodness. I can't stand TPMS.
I don't like the Toyota TPMS either. My thought re a future Yaris = one of the first things I would do would be to search for a thread/post on how to disable THAT system.
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Old 05-05-2014, 09:17 PM   #11
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Lots of reports of leaks, people returning to their cars and finding flat tires, etc.
I thought it might be a hassle free, intentionally low tech way of being able to see the current PSI without having to take the caps off and use my gauge. However, given your sentence above, I think I'll just throw this in the dustbin of ideas .
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Old 05-06-2014, 07:03 AM   #12
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Those would not work with the valve stems my wheels require, but Ive been interested in retrofitting my car with TPMS since it did not come standard. I want something like this where it is connected to a real time reader so I can just watch my pressure all the time

http://www.amazon.com/Orange-Electro.../dp/B002DYH586
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I thought it might be a hassle free, intentionally low tech way of being able to see the current PSI without having to take the caps off and use my gauge. However, given your sentence above, I think I'll just throw this in the dustbin of ideas .
Probably better off doing it the 'old-fashioned way' - From what I could find there were several sets of various quality...don't think I would trust them.
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Old 05-07-2014, 04:25 AM   #14
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Those would not work with the valve stems my wheels require, but Ive been interested in retrofitting my car with TPMS since it did not come standard. I want something like this where it is connected to a real time reader so I can just watch my pressure all the time

http://www.amazon.com/Orange-Electro.../dp/B002DYH586
Hmmmm.....very intriguing. I also like the voltage monitoring feature.
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Old 05-07-2014, 04:31 AM   #15
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Probably better off doing it the 'old-fashioned way' - From what I could find there were several sets of various quality...don't think I would trust them.
I think you're right, unless one goes for the product that 1.5 linked to (or something else at that level...Orange product about $130 on Amazon vs the $20 product I linked to).
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