Are Your Nissan Tires At The Proper PSI Levels? | Albany, NY

Sep 14, 2021

Hello, fall! Summer is officially gone and fall is here. That means the temperatures are dropping low and so is your tire’s PSI. If you didn’t know, outside temperatures can cause tire pressure to vary by as much as 1 psi per 10 degrees. This can lead to issues that can be both dangerous and costly. That’s why this week’s blog is dedicated to helping our customers get their tire PSI under control and ready for the colder temperature that will be coming our way very soon. Below, you will find the information you need to tackle this fall maintenance, but as always, if you need assistance please schedule a service appointment with us today!

Why it’s important to check your tire pressure…

Your safety
Longer lasting tires
Improved handling and control
Reduced risk of accidents and blowouts
Better fuel economy
Reduced carbon footprint

Tips for Checking and Filling Your Tires

When the temperature drops, we suggest checking your tire pressure.
Outside temperatures can cause tire pressure to vary by as much as 1 psi per 10 degrees.

What’s the right PSI level?

The recommended PSI for your vehicle’s tires is determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer and the recommended tire size.
You can find this information in your owner’s manual or on the placard inside of the door edge, glove box door, or fuel door.
In most newer vehicles, your vehicle will alert you when your vehicle’s tires fall below the recommended PSI
Do NOT use the max PSI that is printed on the tire sidewall. The pressure amount on the tire is normally the maximum allowed pressure.
Over-inflation can lead to poor handling and comfort, overheating, and blowouts.

How to properly inflate your tires.

If you do not have air at home, most gas stations have an air pump for you to use.
Remove dust caps from the tires’ valve stems.
Insert your tire gauge into the tire valve and leave it in for a few seconds
When you remove it, the gauge will provide a PSI reading
If the tire gauge’s recorded reading is higher than the manufacturer-recommended rating, press the gauge tip on the valve stem until you hear air leak out. Check the tire pressure again.
If the reading is lower than recommended, you will need to fill the tire with air.
When filling the tire, firmly press the air-hose into the valve, as you did with the tire gauge
When you think you’ve added or let out enough air, check the pressure a few times with the gauge.
Return the valve dust caps.

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