How to Check Your Tyre Air Pressure (and How to Inflate Them)
Did you know how easy it is to stay on top of your tyre air pressure? While you may think it’s necessary to visit the petrol station service centre every time you need to inflate your tyres, there’s a lot you can do by yourself. Performing a simple check of your tyre air pressure is beneficial for the long road.
Casual drivers don’t pay much attention to their tyre air pressure levels. The occasional check only comes up if you notice visible physical damage. Such practices could affect you’re the condition of your tyres in the long run.
To help you get started, we’ve compiled this list of tips on how to check your tyre air pressure and how to inflate them, if required.
Can I drive with low tire pressure?
Having low tire pressure lowers your mileage. It could also potentially result in dangerous situations. If the air pressure is below what your manufacturer has recommended, your tyres may overheat and blowout at high speeds. As a result, it’s not advisable to drive with low tire pressure.
How do I know if my tire pressure is low?
A tell-tale sign is if your TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) symbol is on. In other cases, you may notice your vehicle seems soft under operation.
As the air pressure decreases, the tyres start to flatten out, resulting in a sponge-like feeling. If you notice any such indicators, it’s best to get your air pressure checked, and filled, at once.
How do I check my tyre pressure?
To get started, ensure you have an air pressure gauge with the same measurement units as the guidelines provided for your car. After obtaining, and confirming, the correct air pressure gauge, proceed by doing the following:
- Take off the dust cap from the tyre valve and put the pressure gauge on the tyre valve stem.
- Push down on the gauge evenly on the valve stem to get an accurate reading.
- Check the reading to ascertain if you need to deflate or inflate your tyres.
- If your tyres need to be deflated, use a flat object to push down on the valve stem’s metal pin, which should release some air.
- If your tyres need to be inflated, use an appropriate air pump to fill in the right amount of air.
- Ensure that you take regular measurements of the pressure between inflating and deflating.
Bonus tip: Ensure you check the pressure of all four tyres, as each tyre may vary. It’s also vital to check the pressure in your spare tyre. While most people avoid this, you can never be too sure when you may need to use it.
If you don’t have a tyre pressure gauge, you can always head to your nearest petrol station to check, and fill your air.
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Checking your tyre air pressure is one thing, but proper tyre maintenance is a whole other ballgame. It’s advisable to get your tyres inspected by professional mechanics for more intensive repairs.
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