| Although it might seem trivial, but maintaining the | | | | money. |
| right (read: recommended by your car manufacturer) | | | | When measuring the air pressure using a tire |
| air pressure inside your car's tires can have a | | | | pressure gauge, make sure that you do so when the |
| significant effect on your car's performance and fuel | | | | tires are cool. When the tires are warm, the air inside |
| efficiency, not the mention the life span of your tires. | | | | them expands, giving a faulty reading of the air |
| Your car's tires serve as the medium between the | | | | pressure. Place the tire pressure gauge over the |
| car and the road. Under or overinflated tires tend to | | | | valve stem and press it down. You'll hear a slight |
| not grip the road as well, and will give you a nasty, | | | | hissing sound of escaping air if you've placed the |
| bumpy ride. They will also wear down much more | | | | gauge properly over the stem. |
| quickly than tires maintained at the correct air | | | | If you're using a analog pressure gauge, the needle |
| temperature. | | | | will move to show you the air pressure, and if you're |
| If you ask any automobile expert, he'll tell you that | | | | using a digital tire gauge, the readings will show up |
| the right air pressure inside your car can have a | | | | right on the LCD screen. Always remember to |
| substantial effect on your car's fuel efficiency and | | | | replace the valve cap when you're done taking the |
| performance. This is the reason why you see drivers | | | | pressure readings! |
| and teams in motor sports fussing over their tires so | | | | You should look up your car tire pressure from time |
| much. When your tires are under, or over inflated, it | | | | to time so that it matches the levels prescribed by |
| can increase the friction between the tire and the | | | | your car manufacturer. Doing so will save you a ton |
| road, leading to excessive power consumption. With | | | | in fuel and tire costs, while improving your car's |
| the current prices of fuel, this extra power/fuel | | | | performance. |
| consumption can come to a significant amount of | | | | |