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December 04, 2009

Check your tires

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Properly inflated tires can increase your car’s fuel efficiency by more than 3%. Today, read your owner's manual to find out what optimal air pressure is for your tires and check them at a gas station. Every little bit helps.

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  1. User_48
    eaglebob50 commented on this. about 2 years ago

    just had two tires fixed on left side ,they were loosing air due to bad valves.Tire pressure is very important and try to keep up as much as I can.I have front end tires that are pulling to the right side and going to have checked real soon.

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    dkraige commented on this. about 2 years ago

    Your tire pressures can be checked accurately; 1 mile before your tires begin to heat up and 3 hours after driving to cool your tires down.

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    earthrose commented on this. over 4 years ago

    This is something I’ve always considered annoying. I appreciate the reminder to do it!

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    jackmoore75019 commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I just had the oil changed and the tires were rotated and filled to the correct pressure. It makes a difference when turning corners…no more noise when I turn on a corner.

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    serene1 commented on this. over 4 years ago

    This is a great reminder. I also intend to figure out how to check my own tires and put air in them if necessary today. I’ve always relied on someone else to take care of this for me but no better time to learn than now!

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    AshleyO commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I always have trouble remembering to do this…and it can be dangerous. I’ve decided to make a calendar for hard-to-remember check-ups like this.