Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
driver’s door lock pillar, 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:
Too
much flexing
Too
much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy
If
your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you
can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
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.
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.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
6,000
to
8,000
miles
(I
0
000
to
13
000
km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as
soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also
check for damaged tires or wheels. See
When It
Is
Time
for New
Tires
on
page
5-62
and
Wheel Replacement
on page
5-64
for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear
for
all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation
is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” in Section
6,
for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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