How to Check Tire Pressure

Learn how to accurately check your car tire pressure using a gauge to improve safety, fuel efficiency, and tire longevity.

Automotive

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1.Park the vehicle on a level surface and allow the tires to cool for at least three to four hours to ensure an accurate cold pressure reading.
2.Locate the recommended tire pressure sticker on the driver’s side door jamb or inside the fuel cap door.
3.Remove the valve stem cap from the tire you are checking.
4.Press the tire pressure gauge firmly onto the valve stem until the hissing sound stops and the gauge displays a reading.
5.Compare the reading on the gauge to the recommended PSI found on the vehicle sticker.
6.Add air using an air compressor if the pressure is low, or press the center poppet valve to bleed air if the pressure is too high.
7.Replace the valve stem cap securely after reaching the correct pressure.
8.Repeat the process for all remaining tires.