Properly inflated tires help you save gas money, help the environment and keep you safe on the road. Even if the car has a tire pressure monitoring system (most new cars do), you should still do a manual check every two months. Tire pressure is probably the last concern of most drivers but here’s why you should always try to make sure your car’s ” viking shirts ” always have the right amount of air in them:
Increased fuel efficiency:
When you’re not wearing comfortable viking shirts walking becomes a burden and every step makes you burn more calories then usual. The same happens with a car, except that instead of calories, it burns more fuel. A recent study has revealed that proper air pressure in the tires can save you $432 in gas money each year.
Help protect the planet:
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you can reduce your car’s carbon footprint by an average of 327 pounds a year just by maintaining the tires well inflated.
Keep yourself and others around you on the road safe:
Tires tend to get damaged much easier when they aren’t properly inflated and then burst leading to horrible accidents. This is why automotive safety and tire pressure are linked together.
Here are some quick tips that will help you keep your car in good condition:
Check tire pressure every two months with an accurate gauge. Remember to also check the pressure in the spare one.
Always make sure all tires are properly inflated before leaving on long trips.
If you’re not sure what the right pressure for your car’s tires is, you can find it in the owner’s manual, on the inner edge of the driver’s door or on the inside of the fuel cap.
write by Tracey Napotnik