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Flats and Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is commonly measured in either pounds per square inch (PSI) or in kilo pascals (kPa). Improper tire pressure may cause vehicles to run flat and may consequently result in a serious accident.
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What is the Tire pressure Monitor System on a 2003 Chevrolet impala?
Tire Pressure Monitor System
If your vehicle has the tire pressure monitor system, it
can alert you to a large change in the pressure of
one tire. The system "learns" the pressure at each tire
throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle.
The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes
of driving to learn the tire pressures. This time may
be longer depending on your individual driving habits.
Learning need not be accumulated during a single
trip. Once learned, the system will remember the tire
pressures until the system is recalibrated.
After the system has learned tire pressures with
properly inflated tires, the LOW TIRE PRESSURE
message will come on if the pressure in one tire
becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other
three tires. The tire pressure monitor system won't alert
you if the pressure in more than one tire is low, if the
system is not properly calibrated, or if the vehicle
is moving faster than 70 mph (110 km/h).
The tire pressure monitor system detects differences in
tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire
pressure. The system can alert you about a low tire-but
it doesn't replace normal tire maintenance. See Tires on
page 5-58.
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes on,
you should stop as soon as you can and check all
your tires for damage. (If a tire is flat, see If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 5-74.) Also check the tire pressure in all
four tires as soon as you can. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-64.
The LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will also be
displayed (while the ignition is on) until you reset
(calibrate) the system.
Don't reset the tire pressure monitor system without first
correcting the cause of the problem and checking
and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. If you reset
the system when the tire pressures are incorrect,
the system will not work properly and may not alert you
when a tire is low.
Any time you adjust a tire's pressure, rotate your tires,
or have one or more tires repaired or replaced, you'll
need to reset (calibrate) the tire pressure monitor
system. You'll also need to reset the system whenever
you buy new tires and whenever the vehicle's battery
has been disconnected.
The tire pressure monitor system can be reset two
ways.
To reset (calibrate) the system using the ignition,
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition position to ON.
2. Pull the exterior lamp control from the ON position
to the OFF position three times.
To reset (calibrate) the system through the radio, do the
following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and turn the
radio off.
2. Press and hold the TUNE DISPL button on the
radio for at least five seconds until SETTINGS is
displayed.
3. Press the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrow to scroll
through the main menu.
4. Scroll until TIRE MON appears on the display.
5. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the
submenu. RESET will be displayed.
6. Press the TUNE DISPL button to reset. A chime will
be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will
be displayed for one second.
7. Once the monitor has been reset, scroll until EXIT
appears on the display.
8. Press the TUNE DISPL button to exit programming.
A chime will be heard to verify exit.
The system completes the calibration process during
driving.
The system normally takes 15 to 20 minutes of driving
in each of three speed ranges to "learn" tire pressures.
The speed ranges are 15 to 40 mph (25 to 65 km/h),
40 to 65 mph (65 to 105 km/h) and above 65 mph
(105 km/h). When learning is complete, the system will
alert you after two to eight minutes if a tire is 12 psi
(83 kPa) different from the other three tires. Detection
thresholds may be higher and detection times may
be longer on rough roads, curves and at high speeds.
The system is not capable of detection at speeds greater
than 70 mph (110 km/h).
What is the pressure for a 17 inch tire?
Check the label on the driver's door jamb for proper pressure.
How much more does a fully compressed car tire weigh what is full compared to when it is empty?
Slightly more if there is moisture in the air.
What is the Recommended tire pressure 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Just read on the side of the tire and it will tell you.
Chevrolet Malibu tire pressure?
The proper pressure for you vehicle's tires will be listed on the label on the driver side door jamb.
What is minimum tread depth for tires?
2/32 of an inch in most parts of the USA. Local laws may vary.
How do you measure tread depth?
The Liberty Mutual Solutions site has a really helpful article, with step-by-step instructions, on car maintenance. You can find the full article in the related links below.
Here's how to check a tire tread, which is also in this article:
- Examine your tire treads at least monthly.
- First, look for bubbles, cracks, worn spots and splits.
- Then, check your tread wear either by examining the tire tread wear indicators or by inserting a penny upside down into the grooves on each tire.
- If you see the top of Lincoln's head, it's time for new tires.
Although these instructions apply to almost every make and model of a car, we your should still read your owner's manual for your car's specific maintenance requirements. And if something doesn't seem right, it never hurts to seek a second-or even third-opinion!
Inspect them very carefully all around the perimeter and across the tread. Tread should be even all the way across. Worn tread on one side means a mechanical problem in the main ball joint or suspension. Tread can go down to about 1/8 inch in dry weather, however that may be too thin for safety in rainy weather.
Tires have wear bars that go across the tread, if the tread is down to the bars, the tires need replacing. The old way is to use a penny and if the head of lincoln is covered the tires need replacing.
Insert a penny upside down into the groove. If some of Lincoln's head is buried,
you have roughly 3/32s of an inch of remaining tread which is legal in most states.
However, a tire with that much wear isn't safe in the rain, where you need deep channels to carry away water to avoid hydroplaning.
New tires generally start out at a tread depth of 10 to 11/32s of an inch.
the air guage machine has a spindle type guage as we have go guages for plu go and no go guage, that spindle is being inserted into the hole required to measure its ID and ovality.
that spindle has passage to pass air through it alaonge its axis and at the end that passage divides into two opening alonge its diameter
when air is passed thorugh the spindle( gauge) it passes though the spindle and get out throgh these two openings
now if the spindle ( guage ) is inserted into the hole, it quases a drop in the pressure which is sensed by the pressure gauge mounted on the air guage machine, and that is converted into the dial guage in microns and v get redings in microns :)
There are several systems of converting the back pressure in to a display measure, like diaphragms, transducers etc which have their own errors, calibration etc and all these together make the measurement system and we see complicated result.
How do you repair wheel rim rust on interior causing tire air leaks?
Scrape off rust and wire brush the area. Then apply heavy wheel bearing grease to the area. This has always worked for me when the tire places used their sealant and it did not work. I would always go back the the garage with my grease and it worked every time.
Is there an easy way to remove the trunk and bags on a 1999 Goldwing for tire change?
no. the trunk and saddle bag are bolted to a sub frame that is attached to the main frame of the bike, not to mention the wiring harness for the tail lights and other connectors. theres alot more there than you can see.
How do you get the flat tire off the car so you can replace it with the spare tire?
Set your parking brake, jack the vehicle up (refer to your owner's manual), take off the lug nuts, remove the entire wheel assembly (tire and rim), put the spare wheel on, put the lug nuts back on, tighten the lug nuts - preferably, to manufacturer's specs... if you don't have a torque wrench or know how to use one, you should take it to a service center and have them check the torque on the lug nuts - lower the vehicle, stow away the jack and flat tire, and you're on your way.
Currently automotive tire outside diameters range from approximately 18 inches for a small 13" car tire to about 48 inches for the very largest truck mud tires.
What is the correct tire pressure for a harley Davidson rocker?
The best advice is look on the tire for it's rating and compare it to what your user manual says. Keep your pressure in between those two levels. If you don't have a manual, fill to the pressure printed on the tire. I suggest that you get a manual for your bike. It will be the best thing you'll ever buy for it.
What is the correct psi for tires on a 1996 Toyota Camry?
ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE IT WILL READ {MAX AIR PRESSURE}
AnswerThe answer is on the inside of your driver door, just look around it when you open your car door. It will tell you what your tire pressure should be if it is the original size and tire from the manufacture of the car.32 psi is pretty common for all passanger vehicles
keep the tire ride height the same.
Does an apprentice auto mechanic on flat rate earn journeyman wage?
No, you get paid for the hours you stub, nothing more.
What size tire for 2006 Ford Explorer?
I have a 2006 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition my tires are P245/65/R17. I believe this is a standard size for all editions.
What is the most common result of driving with an under inflated tire?
The most common result is uneven wear of the tires and tread. Over inflation will cause more wear in the center of the tire while under inflation will cause the outside tread to wear faster. Depending on how much it is under inflated, it could "eat" into your sidewalls if it is really low. Tire inflation also alters your driving performance, handling, and along with increasing gas mileage. Under inflation affects gas mileage because of drag (meaning slow it down) which will make the engine work harder to maintain speed. Try riding a bike with flat tires to see what I mean... haha. The performance and handling is degraded because and under inflated tire will "lean" and roll over itself in turns and increase the sway factor (which may cause you to slide).
- Under inflated tires cause your engine to work harder; which means you increase the possibility of your engine blowing out sooner than it's supposed to.
- Tires that are under inflated have a huge impact on steering & handling of your vehicle.
- If your tires just so happen to squeal when you're turning a corner, that might mean that your tires have low pressure.
- Even if your Used Tire is low in pressure, you wouldn't be able to tell; which is why it's important to monitor your tire pressure frequently.
- Under inflated tires happens to be the leading cause of tire failure; it lead to tire stress, irregular tread wear, & even causes you to have less control if you regrettably get into an accident.
- I think that the most important thing is that when you have tires that are under inflated, you waste more gas.
The tire will wear on the outside edge of the tire. Vehicle will also handle poorly and get less mpg.
How do you remove tire jack holder from a reg cab s-10 to have more space?
If you wont put the jack holder back in at any time, the only way to remove it is to cut off the protruding pieces with a metal saw.
Why is it necessary to add more air to car tires in winter to keep the right pressure?
Two main reasons: 1. all tires leak at a very slow rate. 2. A 10 deg F drop in air temp will cause a 1 psi drop in the tire.
