Posted on 8/9/2021
The industry recommends that all motorists check their tires once a month, but it's better to do it more often than not. Having an inaccurate tire pressure can lead to irregular tire tread wear, ultimately lowering your gas mileage and affecting your vehicle's handling. It can also result in having to replace your tires prematurely. Don't worry, though, because Pickering's Auto Service has got you covered. Here's our beginner's guide to fulfilling your tire pressure checking routine. How to Look For the Tire Pressure Requirements for Your Vehicle Before you bring out any instruments, you need to know how much air your tires need. Tire pressure is scaled in units of psi or pounds per square inch. You should find a sticker that shows the recommended tire pressure on the driver's side door or door frame. If you struggle to find the sticker, you can look for the information in the owner's manual or onli ... read more