Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading 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 a mile.
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:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
0
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your tires have too much
air
(overinflation),
you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
0
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60
psi
(420
Wa).
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.
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