Caution! Listen to Tire Pressure Warning Light
When you checked your tire pressure last time? The “Tire Pressure” warning Light or TMPS in your car dashboard indicates that the tire pressure is either too low or too high. You will need to Check the pressure of all of the tires with a gauge and determine the cause of pressure loss and add air or service the tire as appropriate. Maintaining correct tire pressure in cars is often ignored by vehicle owners. However, this is one aspect which requires utmost care and attention.
Pal Auto Garage Dubai gives a sure shot maintenance you take for a safe, comfortable, happy and adventurous journeys without any tension about tire pressure variation. Pal Auto Garage is the best car service center in Dubai. At Pal Auto Garage, The experienced staffs keep your car’s tire pressure in safe zone with the scheduled car maintenance and Preventive maintenance process.
What is Tire Pressure?
Car tire pressure is a measurement of how much air is in your pneumatic tire, and ensures the tires wear evenly and maintain the correct level of grip on the road surface.
This is commonly expressed as PSI, or pounds-per-square-inch, which is the metric unit of atmospheric pressure equal to 14.50 pounds per square inch.
How to find the correct tire pressure?
Find the recommended pressures for the tires in several places
- Your vehicle’s handbook
- Stamped into the sill of the driver’s side door
- Inside the fuel cap
Why You Should Maintain A Right Tire Pressure In Your Car
Maintaining the correct tire pressure will help to extend the life of your tires, improve vehicle safety and maintain fuel efficiency. The manufacturer of your vehicle will specify the suitable pressure for your tires, and it is your responsibility as the driver to make sure that the pressure is checked and corrected on a regular basis. We recommend doing this every two weeks to ensure optimum tire pressure.
Disadvantages of under inflation
- Tire becomes flatter
- Tire heats up more
- Rolling resistance increases
- Loss of steering precision & cornering stability
Disadvantages of over inflation
- Tire becomes stiff which leads to bumpy ride
- Contact with road is reduced
- Tires get damaged more easily in potholes
When should you check your tyre pressure?
- Check pressures when tyres are cold.
- Every two weeks
- Before and after driving long distances
