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 the following:
Too
much flexing
0
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
0
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
Ea).
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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