Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Certificationflire 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
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
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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
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
kPa).
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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