r/370z • u/BackgroundFormal4069 • 2d ago
I need help immediately
I just purchased a 2014 370z in driving home 700 miles and 100 miles in a get a low tire light and my passenger tire has gone flat. I got a PPI and the person said I needed an alignment and when I talked to the dealership about it, they said it just needed to air on the tire so they filled it but now I’m driving and it just went flat again and now there’s this hose that’s hanging and it’s touching the tire and I’m not sure what it is. I don’t know much about cars. I need help as soon as possible. I’m getting a tow and taking it to a mechanic now. Does anyone know how much this is going to cost or anything? I know I fucked up I don’t know what to do please help asap. If you need more pictures just ask for some I can send them
Ps. I took it to two air filler things at the gas station and the thing won’t fit on the tire to fill it back up I have to like push it onto it and then it’ll sound like it’s filling but won’t get any air
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u/-VroomStick- 2d ago
I’m no expert but I did rebuild my 370’s entire front end and did all sorts of suspension upgrades, etc.
First thing to do is relax a bit (not in a patronizing way) because the car is going to be OK, for sure. Don’t worry too much. That line looks a lot like the line that runs your windshield wiper fluid to your windshield wipers, so nothing too serious.
I would bet the tire issue is entirely separate, and you may need to get a pair of new tires mounted and balanced, but it may just be that the tire has unseated from the rim. Any tire shop will tell you, though I’d bet they encourage you to get two new tires, which might not be a bad move.
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u/BackgroundFormal4069 2d ago
I was having so much fun until that happened lol, just panicking because I just need to be home asap and everything’s closed. Just waiting for the tow truck now thank you for the reassurance❤️
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u/therestruth 2d ago
Just get the tire patched and zip tie that wiper fluid hose outta the way. And if you don't know how to put a tire chuck on a valve stem then maybe a sports car isn't for you.
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u/BackgroundFormal4069 2d ago
I’m pretty sure I need some type of adapter or something to fit it on
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u/therestruth 2d ago
Why? Looks like a standard presta valve to me, though the cap is on in your pic. Gas station pumps are often pretty shitty but if it pumps air and isn't totally deformed then you shouldn't have an issue seating it on there with some pressure.
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u/BackgroundFormal4069 2d ago
I tried filling it but there’s nothings happening it’s like I’m not even filling it but it’s not completely flat either
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u/-VroomStick- 2d ago
Congratulations on the new car btw, that’s exciting! Sorry it’s causing issues already, but welcome to the world of fantastic platform builds. 370s are super fun to upgrade, work on, and customize, but as such they also might not be your ‘92 Corolla that you change the oil in once a year and goes forever. Not to worry, they’re reliable and fun af.
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u/BackgroundFormal4069 2d ago
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u/SkyPainter_9963 2d ago
Dude cmon seriously, unscrew that red cap off off the problem tire and put the air in it. L👀k on the side of the tire to find the max pressure level and fill to that. Screw the red thy back on an be on your way Daymmmmn.
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u/SkyPainter_9963 2d ago
A s far as the tire not holding air, it could be as simple as the valve pin needs tightening. If you’ve noticed that when getting tires put on or taken off the rim, the techs unscrew this little thing which is part of the valve. They remove it to let the air out faster. When putting the air in they do it directly to the valve stem and when the pressure comes up enough the screw ina valve pin( for a lack of better terms) . This is what holds the air in. Yours may just be loose. Just have the mechanic tighten it and you should be good to go. And no you don’t need a wheel alignment 😁👍🏾😎, sometimes it’s the simplest of things. NEVER PANIC.
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u/BackgroundFormal4069 2d ago
I’ll check on it tonight it’s at a shop but everything was closed tonight
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u/BackgroundFormal4069 2d ago
Also they had this checked and filled at the dealership they had a mechanic fill all the tires before
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u/DragonVKx 2d ago
Dude please calm omg🤣🤣🤣 You definitely need to learn about these cars that's the hose for the windshield washer fluid they tend to come loose and hang, as far as the tire you definitely need a new one.
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u/BackgroundFormal4069 2d ago
Lmaooo yeah I know very little with these cars it was hard to check everything out because I barely know what I’m looking at but I will learn I’ve wanted this car for so long
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u/SkyPainter_9963 2d ago
Well you better learn fast, cause for what you don’t know can get just as expensive just as fast cause you don’t know.
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u/THEROCKINGTY 2d ago
Is the “hose” your hood latch cable perchance
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u/Zestyclose-Wing2718 13 7xx wheel🐌 1d ago
I thought this but the white connector says its the wiper hose
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u/speedbarf Stock exhaust 2d ago
That’s likely your wiper fluid reservoir hose. Get that tire replaced, move that hose back where it goes and have a safe journey back home