Fall is quickly approaching, which means temperatures will soon be dropping. What else will start to drop? That’s right, your tire’s air pressure. Did you know that for every 10-degree drop in temperature, tire pressure decreases one to two PSI? If not, now you do. You may have also noticed that your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light lights up more frequently in the colder months. If you have noticed this, give thanks to those dropping temperatures once again!
We recommend that you check your tire pressure regularly during the fall to winter months and, of course, when your TPMS light shows up on your dashboard. It is a good idea to get in the habit of checking the pressure at least once a month or each morning before you head out for the day when temperatures are extreme. Most often, you’ll see the TPMS light show up in the morning when temperatures are the lowest. Your light might turn off, but it is a good idea to check and fill up even after temperatures rise.
Keeping your PSI at the correct level will enhance your safety, tire’s health, and increase gas mileage. Incorrect tire pressure can decrease your gas mileage by about 0.3 percent for each one PSI drop in pressure of all four of your tires. When your tires are properly inflated, you can increase your gas mileage by 3.3 percent. Now that’s saving!
If you own a newer vehicle, your TPMS indicator might not alert you until your tires are significantly under-inflated. And, that’s no good! We suggest that you stay alert, frequently check your tires and be ready to fill up when needed, especially during drastic weather conditions or temperature changes.
Treat yourself to a new set of tires before the fall weather really sets in and temperatures drop way below what we like them to be! Stop in to see us today and let our team take care of all of your tire needs! Hurry, those leaves are starting to fall.
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