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Guide to Inflating Car Tires

February 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Author: Tauqeer Hassan

Article:
Full-service gas stations belonged to the past. One cannot judge
if the tires need air just by looking at them or even by kicking
them because they are not cycle tires. It is a person’s
responsibility to check and add air in tires every month.

Things Needed – A garage or gas station that has a facility of
Pressurized Air – A tire pressure gauge

Step 1 First, one has to go to a garage or gas station that has
a facility of pressurized air with a gauge.

Step 2 The car should be parked in such a way that one can reach
all the four tires with the air hose.

Step 3 The air-pressure specifications of the car’s tires have
to be found. There is a sticker located on the door jamb of
driver’s side, trunk or in the glove box.

Step 4 The plastic cap on the air valve would have to be
unscrewed. It should be put in the pocket so it does not get
lost.

Step 5 The air pressure must be checked with the help of either
a personal tire-pressure gauge or the one belonging to the gas
station air pump. The gauge should be pressed against the valve
and held down tightly. If a hissing noise is heard, then it
means the air is leaking. It should be pressed down harder.

Step 6 Air should be added as necessary. The air pump hose
should be pressed on the valve while squeezing the lever present
at the end of the hose.

Step 7 The air pressure should be checked with the gauge. The
air pump hose can also be used for checking.

Step 8 The tires must be deflated if they are accidentally
overfilled. The small needle in the center of the valve should
be pressed down to let the air out. There is a small knob on
many tire-pressure gauges for this purpose, although a
fingernail or a pen can also do the trick.

Tips and Warnings – If the tire needs air every time while
checking, a tire shop can be asked to inspect for any slow
leaks. – A good-quality tire-pressure gauge should always be
kept in the car’s glove box. The cost of a good electronic one
costs nearly about $20. – The spare tire should not be forgotten
to check and adding air in it as necessary. – The tire’s
sidewall should not be considered for air-pressure
specifications. This is because it only lists the maximum
pressure of the tire. – A tire-pressure gauge should always be
used for getting the right air pressure. One cannot afford to
exceed or under inflate the tires.

About the author:
Now you have learned to inflate tires, you might also want to
learn how to measure tire sizes
and how to mount tires.




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