HOW TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

It‘s recommended that you check your tire's air pressure on a regular and consistent basis and with reliable equipment. Simply put, set a reminder to check the pressure once a month, say, on the first of every month, while using the same tire pressure gauge. This will help in the accuracy of the monthly readings coming from the same device.

Additional tips on when to check the pressure in your tires:

1. Every 3,000 mi./4,500 km to keep your vehicle driving smoothly and evenly, and therefore using gas more efficiently
2. If you don’t use your car frequently, try checking your tire pressure every month
3. Before any long trips
4. During temperature shifts of 10 degrees or more

A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light in your dashboard comes on when your tire pressure becomes too low or too high. When this happens, you should pull over and gauge all your tires to determine which tires are improperly inflated. Add or remove air accordingly until your tire has reached the manufacturer’s recommended level. If the problem repeats itself, contact a service professional. To learn more on the importance of a vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system read our article Understanding Your TPMS Sensor.