Tucson Auto Repair

Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated To keep your tires from unnecessary wear and tear and even blow-outs, it is very important to keep them properly inflated. Properly inflated tires can also help with your gas mileage. When tires are filled to specifications, they also run cooler, reducing the possibility of a blowout. You should always keep a good quality tire gauge in your vehicle. You can get a cheap one, but they tend to break after a few uses.  It is best to check tire pressure before you drive anywhere so the tires are cool. This is the required method because tires heat up as you drive, which will keep you from getting an accurate reading.  There is a sticker inside the driver’s door jamb that gives tire size and pressure information. Use this guide when checking tire pressures.  Take of the valve stem caps and press the tire gauge to the valve stem. This will give you the tire’s pressure. If it’s low, add some air. If it’s high, let som ... read more