Why is it important: Helps maximize fuel efficiency, provides a more comfortable ride, and most importantly makes for a safer drive
How Often: Once a month
What do you need: Tire pressure gauge (Less than $15), car manual
Pre-Check:
- Find out what your tire pressure should be. You can check: your car manual, the sticker on the inside of the driver door or the raised lettering on the outside of the tire
- Find a gas station within a mile of where you are at if possible. You want the tires as cool as possible
Check:
- Remove the cap on the tire’s valve stem
- Place the pressure gauge evenly onto the valve stem (do quickly since it will start to release air until you get it on securely)
- Check the pressure on the gauge
- Pull the gauge off of the valve stem
- Add air if needed (and then recheck)
- Replace the cap on the tire valve once the air pressure is to the correct level
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