Check tire pressure against the door sticker
The number on your tire's sidewall is the maximum, not the target. The right one is inside the driver's door.
- Open the driver's door and find the label on the door jamb with the recommended PSI. It's also in the owner's manual.
- Check when the tires are cold, after the car has been parked for at least 3 hours.
- Unscrew the valve cap, press a tire gauge straight on and read the number.
- Add air until it matches the label, then put the cap back.
Tip: Check at least once a month. Correct pressure also improves gas mileage, by about 0.2% for every 1 PSI you were under.
Try it now: Next time you're at your car, open the driver's door and read the recommended pressure for front and rear.
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