How to check tire pressure – 5 step guide

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HOW TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 5 STEP GUIDE
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• Under-inflated tires can lead to a host of
  problems, from poor handling and fuel economy to
  premature wear from too much flexing and
  overloadingnever mind the risk of a blowout.
  Checking your tire pressure monthly is the best
  solution.
• Not sure how to check tire pressure? Youre not
  alone. Its a critical tire and vehicle
  maintenance step that eludes many drivers. The
  good news is, its actually pretty easy!
• Here is our easy five-step guide to measuring and
  inflating your tires

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The steps are

1.  FIND THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE FOR YOUR TIRES
2. CHECK AT THE RIGHT TIME
3. USE A RELIABLE GAUGE TO CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE
4. INFLATE TIRES AS NEEDED
5. REMEMBER YOUR SPARE

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FIND THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE FOR YOUR TIRES

• Here are some of the places where you can find
  the manufacturers recommended tire pressure
• On a sticker on the drivers side door jam
• In your owners manual
• The trunk lid, the console or on the fuel door
• The number you find might look something like 35
  PSI (pounds per square inch), and it indicates
  the minimum amount of air pressure needed to
  support the weight of your vehicle.
• Its very important that you do not use the MAX
  PSI listed on the sidewall of the tire. This is
  the maximum pressure, not the optimum or
  recommended pressure.

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CHECK AT THE RIGHT TIME

• The ideal time to check your tires is when
  theyre cold, either first thing in the morning
  or after the vehicle has been parked for a few
  hours, in the shade if possible. If your tires
  are warm from driving, youll get a less accurate
  reading.

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USE A RELIABLE GAUGE TO CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE

• A good tire gauge, as they say, is a drivers
  best friend. If youre in the market for one or
  you want to learn the difference between stick
  gauges, dial gauges and digital tire pressure
  gauges.
• Whatever type you choose, just make sure its
  reliable as gauges tend to be sensitive to
  getting knocked around, and the ones at gas
  stations are sometimes inaccurate.

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• Because theyre portable, easy to use and
  generally accurate.
• Remove the valve cap on the tire.
• Press the tire gauge onto the valve. (If youre
  using a stick gauge, make sure youre using the
  open end, not the side that releases air).
• Wait for the pressure reading on the screen. (On
  a stick gauge, wait until the white plastic stick
  stops moving on a dial gauge, wait for the
  needle to stop).

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INFLATE TIRES AS NEEDED

• Now that you have your reading, you can compare
  it to the manufacturers recommended tire
  pressure. Add just enough to achieve the
  recommended air pressure. If youve added too
  much, push on the metal stem in the center of the
  valve to release air. Check the reading again and
  repeat if necessary. Dont forget to put the
  valve cap back on the tire!

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• Note If your tires are seriously under-inflated
  (25 or more), do not drive on them to fill up
  with air. Driving on significantly under-inflated
  tires can damage the casing inside the tire
  beyond repair. Underinflation is also one of the
  most common causes of tire blowouts, which can be
  incredibly dangerous for you and others on the
  road.

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REMEMBER YOUR SPARE

• Last but not least, after you check and inflate
  all four of your tires, do the same for your
  spare to ensure its ready to perform in the
  event of a flat tire.

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• Al Quoz Industrial Area 2,
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