How To Check Your Tyre Pressures | Easy Step-By-Step Guide, by Eden Tyres & Servicing on YouTube. 1 min 31 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 31 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Park at the air pump with the hose able to reach all four tyres. Check the tyres when cold, meaning the car has sat for a few hours or you have driven under 2 miles.
Find the recommended pressure on the sticker inside the driver's door, on the fuel cap or in the manual. Note the front and rear figures, and any higher figure for a full load.
Unscrew the valve cap from the first tyre and put it in your pocket so it does not get lost.
Start the pump. Some run automatically, others need a coin or token, so have one ready.
Press the hose connector firmly onto the valve and hold it straight. Read the gauge, then add or release air until the number matches the recommended figure.
Repeat the check and adjustment on the other three tyres, using the rear figure where it differs.
Check the spare tyre too if your car has one, since it may need a higher pressure.
Screw all valve caps back on tightly and walk around the car to confirm every tyre looks properly inflated.
Tips and common mistakes
Checking tyres when hot gives a falsely high reading, so measure cold or add about 4 psi to the sticker figure if you must check warm.
Under-inflated tyres wear faster and use more fuel, so check pressures at least once a month.
Hold the connector square to the valve to avoid a loud rush of escaping air.
If a tyre keeps losing pressure, look for a nail or slow puncture rather than just topping it up.
Questions
Where do I find my car's correct tyre pressure?
Look for a sticker inside the driver's door frame, on the inside of the fuel filler cap or in the owner's manual. It lists front and rear figures, often with a higher setting for a full load.
Do I need to check the spare tyre?
Yes if your car has one. A spare can sit for years and lose air, so check it at the same time and inflate it to the figure in the manual.
How often should I check my tyre pressures?
Once a month and before any long journey. Also check after a big temperature drop, since cold weather lowers pressure.
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