Inflation -- Tire Pressure; When to Check; How to Check- Page 314

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Inflation -- Tire Pressure

The Tire

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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 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:

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Too much flexing

D

Too much heat

D

Tire overloading

D

Bad wear

D

Bad handling

D

Bad fuel economy.

NOTICE: (Continued)

NOTICE: (Continued)

If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:

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Unusual wear

D

Bad handling

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Rough ride

D

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

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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.