Inflation Saves Fuel

Air Pressure Check!

As fuel prices continue to reach all-time highs, drivers are frequently looking for more ways to save money on fuel. While you can’t control the continue increase price of fuel, 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 Under Inflated Tyres

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, tyres that are under inflated can lower fuel mileage by 0.4% for every 1 psi (Pound per Square Inch) drop in the pressure of all four tyres. While you may be thinking that it’s unlikely that your tyres are under inflated, 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 percent of passenger cars and 32 percent of light trucks (including SUVs and vans) on road have one or more tyres under inflated by at least eight psi.

Poor fuel/gas mileage is not the only consequence of under inflated tyres, however, Tyres that are substantially under inflated compromise both safety and tyre life span. According to the NHTSA, driving a vehicle with  significantly under inflated tyres 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. Thus properly inflated tyres also last longer, allowing drivers to save money by getting more mileage out of their tyres mileage span and having to replace them less frequently.

The Importance Of Regular Air Pressure Checks

1. 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. 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 is essential  for drivers to realize that, though appearances may not indicate it, their tyres are continuously losing air pressure.
2. Refilling your tyres is as important as refilling your fuel/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 get gas, you should be checking consistently.

Additional Information on Air Pressure

We have a more in-depth info on air pressure and this article includes a guide to help you find the air pressure information specific to your vehicle and instructions on how to check your air pressure. kindly drop comments regarding any challenges you may be facing with your tyres.

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