A mechanic in Tire World Truck Center inspecting and working on a tire's valve stem to address TPMS issues caused by galvanic corrosion from road salt, showing signs of salt-induced pitting and oxidation.

Curing Salt Lake TPMS Corrosion and Aluminum Stem Leaks

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TPMS corrosion in Salt Lake City is caused by galvanic reactions between brass valve cores and aluminum stems, accelerated by magnesium chloride road brine. This electrochemical process fuses dissimilar metals together. Once fused, it leads to seized components, brittle stem fractures, and high-pressure air leaks.  Replacing standard brass cores with nickel-plated variants and applying specific […]

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