Tires: valve stem repair, auto parts stores, valve caps

Question
I have a car with about 15,000 miles on it. Slow leak in front tire. I soaped the valve stem and it's bubbling where the threaded cylinder piece enters the large housing of the valve stem. I can take car back to dealer - but is there a simple way to tighten the parts and save the trip?

THANKS!

Answer
Al,

If you are talking about under the valve cap, then there is an easy way to tighten the valve core.  There is a special tool, that looks like a screwdriver with a fork on the end - called a valve core tool.  Most auto parts stores will have them.

But some metal valve caps also have the ability to tighten the valve core.  Look at all your vehicles - bikes, motorcycles  - anything that has a tire valve.

But if your leak is not under the valve cap, then wrenches are in order and it would be best if you have a professionl look at it.

Hope this helps.