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Turn Air Into Gasoline! Tire Pressure And Better Fuel
Efficiency. |
By:
Jason Miller |
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One of the easiest ways to improve the gas mileage for your car
is checking the tire pressure in all four tires. Simply doing
this routine tire maintenance can save fuel and increase the
life of your tires. A government study concluded that by
correctly maintaining your tires is like getting 2 “free” tanks
of gas a year. With today’s fuel prices that could easily be
$140! You will also increase the life of your tires and could
save at least one new set of tires during the life of your car.
Now that I have you convinced of the value of good tire
pressure, let’s discuss the basics. First you will need to
purchase an inexpensive tire pressure gauge. These are easy to
find and easy to use. Buy a good one (They don’t cost that much)
and put it in your glove box. The next big question is “How much
air do my tires need?” You will need to find out what the
manufacturer’s recommended pressure is for your vehicle. You can
find this information in a couple of places. First you can look
in your owner’s manual or check the information placard glued on
the inside edge of the doors. Remember, the tire pressure on the
side of the tire is the maximum pressure for that particular
tire. This is different from the manufacturer’s recommended
pressure. Now you are ready to check the pressure in your tires.
The best time to check your pressure is when your tires are
cold. The car should have been sitting for at least three hours
or have been driven for less than 2 miles. If your tires are
hot, then the air is hot and the pressure will read higher than
normal. This is why using the manufacturer’s recommended tire
pressure is so important. If you use the maximum tire pressure
printed on the tire and then drive out on the road, the pressure
will increase because of the heat. This can be potentially
unsafe. If they are low, take a quick trip to the neighborhood
gas station. There you can add a few pounds of air and recheck
the pressure. One tip, don’t trust the gauge on the air
compressor at the gas station. These are generally in bad shape
and have been treated poorly. Use your new one you just
purchased instead. Repeat this process every month. You will
save gas and extend the life of your expensive tires.
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Article: Turn air into gasoline! Tire pressure and better fuel
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