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put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
7.4.4 Checking tire pressure
It is important to check your vehicle’s tire pressure at least once a month for the
following reasons:
• Most tires may naturally lose air over time.
• Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you
strike the curb when parking.
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inspection.
For convenience, purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep in your vehicle. Gauges
can be purchased at tire dealerships, auto supply stores, and other retail outlets.
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outside temperature. Rather, a cold tire is one that has not been driven on for at
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within them to increase. Therefore, to get an accurate tire pressure reading, you
must measure tire pressure when the tires are cold or compensate for the extra
pressure in warm tires.
7.4.5 Steps for maintaining proper tire pressure
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gently pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you
get to the correct pressure.
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what you will need to add.
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to drive with air pressure that is slightly lower than the vehicle manufacturer’s
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tire’s pressure when you can obtain a cold reading.
7.4.6 Tire size
To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle’s