Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loadng Information label, which
is
on
the
rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold”
means your vehicle
has
been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1
mile
(
1.6
km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not.
If
your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0
Too much flexing
0
Too much heat
0
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0
Bad handling
0
Bad fuel economy.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your tires have too much
air
(overinflation),
you can get the following:
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Unusual wear
0
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
0
Needless damage from road hazards.
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the
tire pressure of
the
spare tire.
If
you have
a
compact spare tire, it should be at
60
psi
(420
kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if
your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be
sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt
and moisture.
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