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Tyre pressure and monthly checks
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Correct pressure helps your tyres last longer, helps grip and braking, and can reduce fuel use.
Where to find the right pressure
It is in the owner's handbook, and often on a sticker inside the driver's door or the fuel flap. Pressures can differ front and back, and for a heavy load.
How to check
- Check the tyres when cold, before driving or after a short trip
- Remove the valve cap and press the gauge on firmly
- Add or release air to match the recommended pressure
- Refit the valve cap
Do not forget
- The spare, if you have one
- A quick look at tread and sidewalls while you are there
- Checking before long journeys or when carrying a heavy load
Warning light
If a tyre pressure warning light comes on, check the pressures soon. A light that keeps coming on may point to a slow puncture or a sensor problem, which a fitter can check.
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