subject: Guide To Inflating Tires [print this page] It is the duty of the car owner to regularly check the air pressure of the tires and add air on monthly or weekly basis. One cannot tell by just looking or kicking at the tire if it needs air.
Here is a simple guide for inflating tires. Follow the directions.
Tools Needed
-Gas Station or Garage with Pressurized Air
-Tire pressure Gauge
Guidelines
Step 1:
Go to a gas station or garage has the facility of a gauge and pressurized air.
Step 2:
The car should be parked in a way so that the air pipe will easily reach every tire.
Step 3:
The air pressure instructions of the vehicles tires have to be checked. A sticker is pasted at the side door of the driver, in the glove compartment or in the truck.
Step 4:
Unscrew the plastic cap present on the air valve. Put it in your pocket or in a safe place so that it will not get misplaced.
Step 5:
Now check the air pressure, you can use your own tire-pressure gauge or the one available at the gas station. Press the gauge against the valve firmly held down. If you hear a hissing sound, then it means that the air is leaking, so press harder.
Step 6:
Now add air while squeezing the lever on the end of the hose, press the air pump hose on the valve.
Step 7:
Use the gauge for checking air pressure. Use the one on the air pump hose.
Step 8:
Deflate the tires if they accidently get overfilled. Press the small needle in the center of the valve to let the air escape. A pen or a fingernail will also work.
Tips and Precautions
-If the tires need air at every air check, then ask the tire shop to inspect for any leaks.
-Dont forget to check the spare tire and add air as required.
-A good quality tire-pressure gauge must be kept in the glove compartment.
-Look at the tires sidewall to know the air-pressure specifications.
-To get a correct air pressure, it is important to use a tire-pressure gauge.
-If you check the tire pressure monthly, then a good tire shop will be definitely having an air pressure pump.
