Maintaining Proper Air Tire Pressure has Big Benefits

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Maintaining Proper Air Tire Pressure has Big Benefits

by Kevin, Cars for Keeps Mechanic

This is Dr. Auto with a car car care tip for everyone. One the most overlooked types of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is tire pressure (keeping air in your tires).

By maintaining the correct tire pressure you will increase the life of your tires and they will wear evenly and give you the correct traction for wet/snow and dry conditions. Low tire pressure can also lead to a loss of gas mileage!

You can pick up a tire pressure gauge at Cars For Keeps (free if we have your e-mail address), most gas stations or any Napa Parts Store.

Most vehicles will have the correct tire pressure printed in your owners manual ( the untouched book stored in most glove boxes) or along the inside of one of your door frames.

Any vehicle after 2007 has to have a TPM (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) installed in the vehicle according to the Tread Act. So when you see your tire light come on, check the air in your tires or bring your vehicle to Cars For Keeps for assistance.

Safe Driving and Healthy Cars,

Dr. Auto

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009