Is my truck supposed to leak down air?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by 2013Maxx, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. 2013Maxx

    2013Maxx Light Load Member

    133
    41
    Jan 17, 2018
    0
    My truck leaks all it’s air out the tanks after sitting for about 2 to 3 hours. I can hear a tiny amount of air coming from the purge valve during the last few seconds. What could it be?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

    4,198
    22,246
    Jun 26, 2020
    South Texas
    0
    Probably one or many of the hundred air connections on the truck. Get some soapy water in a spray bottle, and start spraying every connection. Fix anything that bubbles. For every air leak you can hear, you might have ten that you can't.
     
  4. bavarian

    bavarian Heavy Load Member

    727
    781
    Feb 13, 2014
    Winnipeg
    0
    If you have a Volvo, most likely one or more connection at the firewall and possible throughout the entire truck. They use push-in connectors which easily leak.
     
  5. swaan

    swaan Road Train Member

    2,943
    4,371
    Jul 12, 2009
    BC canada
    0
    Yeah, not normal. Truck should hold air all weekend. Many places to look. If any your bags are empty after then I'd start there. Possible leveling valve or bag leak. Fan hub is another place. Then most air connection that are push in type.
     
    2013Maxx Thanks this.
  6. barcaVnl

    barcaVnl Bobtail Member

    12
    5
    Feb 16, 2019
    0
    Not normal at all. Look at the quick connect fittings at air bags.
     
  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

    27,713
    145,183
    Jul 7, 2015
    Canuckistan
    0
    Tractor alone you're typically allowed what, 2 PSI max per minute of air loss?

    That said, most trucks I've seen hold at least 60 PSI when parked overnight.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.