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gw1400 All-Star Author Springfield Posts:747 Points:125,900 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 7:35:50 AM Ignore gw1400 Report Abuse I have to admit I let my TPMS tell me I'm low on air. I usually check the tire pressure before a long trip.

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I have to admit I let my TPMS tell me I'm low on air.

I usually check the tire pressure before a long trip.

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gwhizz13 Veteran Author Abbotsford Posts:366 Points:45,545 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 9:04:12 PM Ignore gwhizz13 Report Abuse sensor light shows on dash if a tire is under pressure.
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63pioneer Champion Author Texas Posts:2,336 Points:59,080 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 3:34:34 AM Ignore 63pioneer Report Abuse Not often enough as I should I'm sure, but I would think at least once a month and when the average daily temperature changes from "summer " to "winter" range temperatures. On top of these, you should double check them prior to an extended trip and throughout said trip. Also one should monitor the tread depth of the tires to monitor tire wear which can affect how your car handles. Stick a penny into the tread so that the top of Lincoln's head is upside down and if you can see the top of his head. then it's time to replace that tire. This could vary per tire type/manufacturer, but it's a good place to start! If still unsure, take your car to your tire dealer to have them check the tire. Bottom line is, safety first and the life you save could be you. your family and other drivers on the road with you! [Edited by: 63pioneer at 5/6/2013 3:36:32 AM EST]
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eyegotgas2 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,111 Points:259,130 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 7:13:01 AM Ignore eyegotgas2 Report Abuse Going to have to check it more often but just had a service and had it checked then.
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Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:485 Points:85,235 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 8:53:55 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse The TPMS standard is the tire is 30% underinflated before the warning is sounded. Too low! Of course, that's to reduce the number of false alarms.
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QueenMother Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:7,403 Points:2,145,385 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 7:23:56 AM Ignore QueenMother Report Abuse I don't ever check my tire pressure as the garage does it every time I bring the car in. Plus my car gives me a signal is something is weong with the tires.
eyegotgas2 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,111 Points:259,130 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 7:18:12 AM Ignore eyegotgas2 Report Abuse Once in a while but going to try to get in the habit to check it every 2 or 3 weeks.