Check Tire Pressure System - Pontiac 2000 Bonneville Owner's Manual

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:
D
Too much flexing
D
Too much heat
D
Tire overloading
D
Bad wear
D
Bad handling
D
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
D
Unusual wear
D
Bad handling
D
Rough ride
D
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don't forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket
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.

Check Tire Pressure System

The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large
change in the pressure of one tire. The system won't
alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat.
You must begin driving before the system will
work properly.
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type gage to check tire
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