Stuck! Removing a Seized Aluminum Valve Stem Cap.

Removing a corroded aluminum valve stem cap on my 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
What a pain. Stick with plastic caps!!!
Had to cut the seized cap off with a dremel very carefully. Aluminum caps will corrode onto your valve stems and are almost impossible to get off.
My advice-stick with cheap plastic valve stem caps!

[@COBALTGRUV]

Just rub some olive oil on the threads of stem before putting the cap on? Or perhaps wrap threads with a layer of plumbers tape before putting cap on? Ever had a problem with mine down here next to the ocean air. Check em regularly..

[@suzanfleuriel8695]

All 4 of mine are stuck on….never I’m so afraid to do this but I have too my tires need air

[@ofpersaverance]

Happened to me also, used a dremal to get mine of also. I bought some aluminum lined with plastic to replace my aluminum ones.

[@jesseroshanshad]

I’ve been looking for something that’s lined with plastic but couldn’t find any. Can you send the link?

[@jonyjonsy]

Learned this the hard way unfortunately 😢

[@StacySalmans]

What a pain! Thanks for the heads up.

[@infinitydreamzz]

It is very likely all the heat by friction made the metal expand and that's how you were able to remove the cap. A lighter may have done the same trick

[@Mystical600]

Never had to do this , 3years old still come over as if they were new

[@mrwilson1613]

if you put some heat on it from a lighter or small cigar torch for about 30 seconds it'll screw right off.

[@MontyMars]

This is the correct answer. Just did it and 15 seconds with a crack torch worked perfect

[@jorenswesselo]

Put some copper grease on them before you put them on !!

[@paul_t_kendall]

Have to try that. Thanks for the tip.

[@ghp0518]

@@paul_t_kendall go with lithium grease.. copper doesn't react good with aluminum