Would you like to have better fuel efficiency, stop faster, and have a smoother ride? Of course. The good news is all of this can be improved by keeping your accessories for your car, everyone will be asking to borrow it. Use the guide below to pick a gauge that suits your needs and know exactly how much air is in your tyres. Happy motoring!
Types of Tyre Pressure Gauges
The Basics
Locating Pressure Requirements
* Check your vehicle's owners manual for the correct pressure specifications.
* Lost your owner's manual or don't have one?
** Some auto manufacturers place a decal on the inside of the driver-side door.
** Most manufacturers have this information online (check the 'technical information' section).
** If all else fails, contact your local dealer and ask the service department.
How to Properly Inflate a Tyre
* Start by removing the cap to the valve stem located on the tyre
* Press the tyre pressure gauge firmly on the valve and note the pressure reading. You should hear no air escaping.
* Add or release air according to auto manufacturer's requirements based on the gauge reading.
** ''Caution- Some vehicles have different pressures for front and back tyres.''
Tyre Pressure Safety
* Always use caution while working with compressed air.
* All tyres have a maximum pressure, which is imprinted on the tyre. '' You should not follow these specifications because they are for the tyre itself, not your vehicle specifically''.
* Never overinflate tyres.
** Remember, every automobile has different pressure requirements to match its weight and type.
