Tips For Your Tire’s PSI This Fall | Hagerstown, MD

Sep 14, 2021

The temperatures outside are dropping and you probably don’t realize, but your tire PSI is too! Yup, when the temperature drops so does your tire PSI, and if you drive on tires with improper PSI, you could run into issues down the road! So, this week’s blog is dedicated to helping you get your Mitsubishi tires in shape for the months ahead. Below you will find tips and tricks for inflating, deflating, and determining the proper PSI for your tires. As always, if you’re in need of assistance or simply don’t have the time. Schedule your Mitsubishi service with the professionals here at Younger Mitsubishi!

Why it’s important to check your tire pressure…

Your safety
Longer lasting tires
Improved handling and control
Reduced risk of accidents and blowouts
Better fuel economy
Reduced carbon footprint

Tips for Checking and Filling Your Tires

When the temperature drops, we suggest checking your tire pressure.
Outside temperatures can cause tire pressure to vary by as much as 1 psi per 10 degrees.

What’s the right PSI level?

The recommended PSI for your vehicle’s tires is determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer and the recommended tire size.
You can find this information in your owner’s manual or on the placard inside of the door edge, glove box door, or fuel door.
In most newer vehicles, your vehicle will alert you when your vehicle’s tires fall below the recommended PSI
Do NOT use the max PSI that is printed on the tire sidewall. The pressure amount on the tire is normally the maximum allowed pressure.
Over-inflation can lead to poor handling and comfort, overheating, and blowouts.

How to properly inflate your tires.

If you do not have air at home, most gas stations have an air pump for you to use.
Remove dust caps from the tires’ valve stems.
Insert your tire gauge into the tire valve and leave it in for a few seconds
When you remove it, the gauge will provide a PSI reading
If the tire gauge’s recorded reading is higher than the manufacturer-recommended rating, press the gauge tip on the valve stem until you hear air leak out. Check the tire pressure again.
If the reading is lower than recommended, you will need to fill the tire with air.
When filling the tire, firmly press the air-hose into the valve, as you did with the tire gauge
When you think you’ve added or let out enough air, check the pressure a few times with the gauge.
Return the valve dust caps.

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