AIR PRESSURE

Check Your Air Pressure! Proper Inflation Saves Gas!

As Fuel/Gas prices continue to reach all-time highs, drivers are frequently looking for more ways to save money on gas. While you can't control the price of gas, you can control how efficiently your vehicle uses it. One of the best ways to do that is to ensure that your tyres are properly inflated.

The Consequences of Underinflated Tyres

Tyres that are underinflated can lower gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi (pound per square inch) drop in the pressure of all four tyres. While you may think that it's unlikely that your tyres are underinflated, the statistics might surprise you. A major survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that 27% of passenger cars and 32 percent of light trucks (including SUVs & Vans) on U.S. roadways have one or more tyres underinflated by at least eight psi.

Poor gas mileage isn't the only consequence of underinflated tyres, however. Tyres that are substantially underinflated compromise both safety and tyre life span. According to the NHTSA, driving a vehicle with tyres that are significantly underinflated increases the risk of tyre failure, including blowouts and tread separation. These incidents could potentially result in loss of control of the vehicle.

The Benefits of Correct Air Pressure

Many industry experts agree that keeping the correct air pressure in your tyres is as important as giving your engine a tune-up. Properly inflated tyres also last longer, allow you to save money by getting more mileage out of your tyres and help to replace them less frequently.

The Importance Of Regular Air Pressure Checks

Regularly checking the air pressure in your tyres is an important task, yet many drivers frequently overlook it. The need for tyre pressure maintenance is often put off until it is too late and a driver is forced to deal with the consequences. A careful Drivers need to be aware that tyres lose a little bit of air pressure each day. In cool weather, tyres typically lose one or two pounds of pressure per month. In warm weather, the loss rate increases. Therefore, it's crucial for you to realize that, while appearances may not indicate it, your tyres are continuously losing air pressure.

Refilling your tyres is as important as refilling your gas tank. Associating the two is a good way to remind yourself to check your air pressure. If you check the air pressure in your tyres every other time you stop to refuel your car, you should be checking consistently.

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