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).
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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.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your
tires have too much air (overinflation),
you
can get the following:
Unusual wear
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. 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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