How To Inflate Your Vehicles

If you just starting driving, you may be more worried other drivers than about your own vehicle. However, since you are now official a driver, you also need to know a little bit about how to keep your vehicle well maintained and safe on the road. An easy place to start is by learning how to properly inflate your tires.

When It Comes To Your Tires, Pressure Is Key

When dealing with your tires, you are going to hear the term "tire pressure" a lot. Tire pressure refers to the amount of air that is inside of your tires.

It is measures in pounds per square inch or psi. This is how much pressure, or force, is exerted per each inch of tire surface.

You Can Find Information About Your Vehicle's Tire Pressure Needs In Lots Of Places

Each vehicle has unique

That way if the owner's manual ever gets misplaced, you can still find the information somewhere.

Remember, The Pressure Listed Is "Cold Pressure"

It is important to note that the tire pressure number listed in these locations is the "cold inflation pressure number." That does not mean that it needs to be cold outside for this information to be correct.

Rather, this reading is based on measuring your tire pressure when your tires have not been in use for a few hours. When you drive around your tires get hot and the air inside of them expands and the pressure readings can vary greatly. Which is why you need to measure your tire pressure when your tires are cold.

Measures Tire Pressure Only Takes A Few Minutes

You can pick up a tire pressure gauge at your local auto parts store. Tire pressure gauges kind of look like a metal pen with a ruler that extends out the top of them.

You'll want to check the pressure in all of your tires. Tire pressure can vary from tire to tire depending on how you filled your tires with