Most common questions used to investigate
Look around the car at each tire. Are any of the tires of your car flat or sitting low?
Is the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) light ON on your dashboard?
Are you about to go on a long journey with your car?
Did you just return from a trip and your car has not been used for a while?
Is the daily temperature of your area really high?
While sitting in the car, do you feel the car is tilting more towards one side?
Do you see any debris such as a nail or a sharp object stuck in any tire?
Has it been more than a month since you last checked the tire pressure?
Common conclusions
If the tire is flat or looking low, there is a need to check the tire pressure and fill it with gas/air. It is also better to get it checked by a professional in case the tire is damaged or there is a leak.
The light indicates that a single or multiple tires on your car have air pressure which is lower than the standard. First check the pressure of all tires then fill the ones which are below the standard.
It is better to check the tire pressure before going on a trip to reduce the risk of any incident such as a blown or flat tire.
It is better to check the tire pressure after returning from a trip as a tire normally loses pressure when not moved for a while.
When the temperature is really high, the roads will be hotter which may lead to a damaged tire if the pressure is low. So it is better to get it checked.
This is a clear indication that a tire has low pressure. You should check the tire pressure of all sides and fill the ones which are low after checking for any obvious leaks.
Get your tire pressure checked by a professional as the debris may have caused a leak in your tire which may cause an incident.
It is best to check the tire pressure on a bi-weekly basis so as to keep the tires in optimum condition which leads to a longer life.
You should check the tire pressure on a regular basis be it bi-weekly or monthly as low tire pressure can reduce the tires life as well as effect the mileage of the car itself and there is also the increased risk of an accident such as a blown tire or damaged rims.
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