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Inflation
--
Tire Pressure
The CertificationlTire label, which is
on
the driver's
door edge, .above .the door latch shows the correct
inflation pressures for your
tires
when they're cold.
"Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours
or
driven
no
more than 1
mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It's not.
If
your tires
don't have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Toa much heat
@
Tire overloading
0
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
I f your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
9
Unusual
wear
Bad h a n d h g
0
Rough ride
1 )
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the
tire pressure of the spare tire.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi
(420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're underinflated,
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and
moisture.
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