Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is
on
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
a
mile.
I
’
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underidation or
~
overinflation
is
all
right. It’s not.
If
your tires don’t
~
have enough air (underinflation) you can get:
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:
Unusual wear
0
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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. Simply looking at the tires will
not
tell
you
the
pressure, especially if you have radial tires
--
which
may look properly inflated even
if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every
6,000
to
8,000
miles
(10
000
to
13
000
km)
for
any
signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as
soon
as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section 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 “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in
the
Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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