Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Tires

Most women I know look at a tire and say, 'yep, its a tire'. Most men will kick it or tell a woman its low on air (even if it's not). So the big question is how can you tell if your tire is low without having to take it to a shop.
Simple answer, All you need is a tire gauge. They are very inexpensive, costing only a dollar or two at your local auto parts store. You can also get them at your local Wal-mart.
So how does it work? Start by making sure the stem of the tire (that is the part of your tire that sticks out that the air goes in) is closes to the ground, that way you get a more accurate reading (that is a step you don't HAVE to do but is recommended).
Open your drivers side door, either on the door (on the inside by the latch) or the door pillar (Again by where the door latches shut) you are looking for the PSI. It stands for Pounds per Square Inch. That tells you how full to make your tires.
After removing the cover on your valve stem take your new pressure gauge and press it firmly onto the valve stem, the end will slide out to show you the PSI of your tires. If you hear air escaping you're not measuring the PSI correctly and need to push the end of the valve stem back in and try measuring the PSI again.

To put air in your tires you'll need an air compressor or most gas stations have 'air' that you can put into your tires.

Good luck!

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