October starts the last quarter of the year and that brings cooler weather. During these brisk mornings you may like to warm up your car before you head out for the day. As you do so, you might notice that you have a tire pressure light on your dash or that you get an alert telling you to check your pressure. That is because for every 10 degrees the temperature drops, we can lose 1 to 2 lbs of air in our tires. Having your tires inflated with the recommended PSI from your manual is very important. Your tires are an important component with how your vehicle moves and without the proper PSI you can have traction, handling, or other issues. During these times and the colder months ahead, it is very important that you check your tire pressure and maintain it.
Checking your tire pressure is pretty easy to do. You can use a tire pressure gauge to measure the PSI. If you do not have one of these tools you can visit your local gas station as they may have an area to the side where you can check your pressure and fill your tires with air if needed. You can also stop by your local auto shop, Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center! If your tire light is on or you can see your tires look a little deflated, we can refill, make sure the pressure is correct according to the recommended PSI for your vehicle, and even make sure you do not have something related to a flat tire. You do not have to make an appointment for needing more air in your tire, but if you think you may have a flat, you should call us ahead and make an appointment so we can help you better. Hope this little tip will benefit you as the weather cools down for the year!
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