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Tires
Pressure
Paying attention to your tires pressure can save on their
wear . In cold weather, a tire can lose a pound or more of
pressure for each drop of 10 degrees F. If your tires are
under inflated and its cold you can lose traction on the road
in the snow and ice, as well as put more wear on your tires.
So a few minutes each week, can save you $$$$ and make your
drive safer!
Air Pressure
Take advantage of the next mild day and check the air pressure
in your vehicle’s tires. Don't forget that spare tire also!
Proper air pressure lessens the wear on your tires.
Good Driving Habits
Good driving habits really help your vehicles tires to last
longer. Jack-rabbit starts, screeching stops and turns and
scuffing curbs all undermine a tire’s lifespan! Try a monthly
inflation pressure check when the tire is cold, before driving
anywhere. Look in the glove compartment or on the edge of
the driver’s door for the carmakers recommendations.
Tire Rotation
Rotate your tires every six months. Rotate tires front to
back only, DON'T switch them from one side to another.
Tire Tread
Check the tire tread on your vehicle’s tires on a regular
basis. The wear should be uniform around the entire tire.
The tread grooves must be at least 1/16 inch deep for the
tire to be usable. If you have wear at both edges but not
in the middle, you have underinflated tires, and they aren’t
wearing properly!
Rusted lugnuts?
Ever have lug nuts rusted in place on your wheel studs while
trying to change a flat tire? Or have so much corrosion on
your spark plugs that they are locked tight in the cylinder
head when you want to change them for routine maintenance?
To avoid this kind of grief, the next time you install spark
plugs and/or rotate your tires, coat the plug and wheel stud
threads with an antiseize compound. You can purchase a tube
for a few dollars at an auto parts store. The compound works
better than penetrating oil, and saves you priceless time
later when changing a tire or replacing spark plugs.
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