I hear air slowly leaking from right rear wheel area
06-11-2009, 10:40 AM
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Drove into work this morning, parked the car and I noticed the sound of air slowly leaking from the right rear tire side. First thing I thought was well great I get to change a tire before going home. I just checked the tire about 20 minutes ago and its full, but I still hear air leaking! So where is the air leaking from? Any ideas?
06-11-2009, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by stoic1' post='907978' date='Jun 11 2009, 01:40 PM
Drove into work this morning, parked the car and I noticed the sound of air slowly leaking from the right rear tire side. First thing I thought was well great I get to change a tire before going home. I just checked the tire about 20 minutes ago and its full, but I still hear air leaking! So where is the air leaking from? Any ideas?
06-11-2009, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='907998' date='Jun 11 2009, 01:54 PM
Are they runflats? May still appear full but that is the hard sidewall of the runflat holding up the car, not the air pressure.
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Originally Posted by stoic1' post='907978' date='Jun 11 2009, 02:40 PM
Drove into work this morning, parked the car and I noticed the sound of air slowly leaking from the right rear tire side. First thing I thought was well great I get to change a tire before going home. I just checked the tire about 20 minutes ago and its full, but I still hear air leaking! So where is the air leaking from? Any ideas?
I had a similar air leak sound when I owned my 2006 330ci back in 2007, I brought it to BMW and they said it was the normal sound of the fuel pump. For me not to be concerned and to only worry when I dont hear it. So maybe its the same case for you!! Good Luck though....
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Went to the tire store, found that I have a screw in the R/R tire (fixable). I'm going back first thing in the AM to get the tire taken care of, the place was too busy to get it repaired today. I'm glad I have the day off tommorow.
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