Air break loss while driving

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  1. Switch707

    Switch707 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2019 International 4300 series box truck. While driving on the highway air brake one gauge is at 120 PSI same as gauge two. Why does air brake 1 gauge loses 4 to 5 PSI on the highway and Purge every 15 minutes? Once it Purge air gauge one goes back to 120psi to match the air gauge two. Air gauge to never moves from 120 until the truck breaks or stops. Some say it's normal because the air dryer is clean out the lines for moisture. Others say that I might need a new air compressor or air regulator or air dryer. Can anyone help me please? Email switch707@yahoo.com
     
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  3. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    You probably have air leak. Air leaks out pressure drops. Air compressor come on fill tank back up and then purges.
     
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  4. m16ty

    m16ty Road Train Member

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    If you have air ride that will use some air.

    Air dryer should purge every time the compressor kicks out at 120psi. If the dryer is purging a lot it can mean you have a leak and your compressor is cycling a lot or it can just be your dryer needs servicing.
     
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  5. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Chock the rear wheels on level ground, keep engine off and release the brakes. Walk back to the rear axle and listen for an air leak. May be in the frame rail or a maxi leaking, but you should be able to hear it…
     
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  6. Switch707

    Switch707 Bobtail Member

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    I think so too, i will service my dryer and see what happens. Thanks
     
  7. Switch707

    Switch707 Bobtail Member

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    I've done that already plus used soap and water and nothing. I dont hear not one leak.
     
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  8. Ridgeline

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    First - TAKE YOUR EMAIL OUT OF THE POST.
    Everything I am posting is based on the accuracy of your first post.
    IF you have posted this right, with low loss and a 15-minute purge cycle, then ... THIS IS NORMAL. NOTHING IS WRONG ... The next quote is why.
    The age of the truck and being an international truck, there will always be system leaks as the truck ages, they use plastic fittings and there is an age factor to them.

    I would worry if you lost 10 psi in less than a few minutes just idling, but 4 to 5 is nothing.
    Yep, that is how it is supposed to work.
     
  9. abyliks

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    Yes, owners neglecting trucks is normal to loose air, My 27 year old truck will go a hour and 20 minutes between purges and holds 60 psi over a day off, start at the governer (where it actually mounts) and start spraying your way back with soap and water, throw a cartridge on or even a whole dryer if it’s one of the cheaper ones first though
     
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  10. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Every 15 minutes on the highway isn't horrid. It's moving up and down, side to side. Do you have air bag suspension?
     
  11. Rideandrepair

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    For what it’s worth. Air leaks often get worse or first noticed when the outside temperature drops.
     
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