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[Opening hook using YOUR source’s exact safety warning]
[2 paragraphs previewing steps FROM your document]
Why Your Valve Core Won’t Budge (And the 1 Tool That Fixes It)

The #1 Mistake: Using Pliers on the Valve Stem
[Specific failure rate FROM source, e.g., “73% of stripped valves (AAA 2023) result from pliers use”]
How to Identify Your Valve Type in 10 Seconds
[Photo description FROM source: “Chrome tip = standard core; Black cap = TPMS”]
Step-by-Step: Unscrewing Without Air Loss
Prep Your Valve Like a Pro Mechanic
[Exact cleaner recommendation FROM source, e.g., “Isopropyl alcohol ONLY—avoid WD-40 (Schrader Tech Bulletin §4.2)”]
The Clockwise-First Trick Nobody Tells You
[Critical technique: “Rotate core 1/8 turn clockwise to break corrosion (per Michelin Field Guide p.12)”]
When to STOP: 3 Danger Signs You’re Damaging the Stem





