How to Check Air Pressure in a Tire in a Hyundai Sonata

Maintaining your Hyundai Sonata is an important part of car ownership. While the Sonata has a reputation as a reliable family car, a large part of this equation depends on the owner properly caring for it. People regularly get tune-ups and oil changes, but sometimes overlook one important aspect: tire pressure. Checking your pressure with a tire pressure gauge helps prevent accidents and promotes peak performance.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tire gauge

1. Keep your tires removed from extreme weather conditions by storing the car in a garage. Allow your Sonata to rest for up to an hour after driving before you start to check the tire pressure. Tires should be cool when checking air pressure to ensure the best possible reading.

2. Check the recommended tire pressure for your automobile. All tires have the recommended psi listed on the tire sidewall. Hyundai recommends tires on its Sonata cars to be maintained between 26 and 34 psi. You can also refer to the label placed on the driver's side center pillar on the outer panel for exact manufacturer recommendations on your car.

3. Remove the valve stem caps. These small plastic screw-on tops keep dirt and moisture out of your valve stems. This promotes a longer life. Keep them in a secure place like a pocket to avoid losing them.

4. Insert the small end of your tire pressure gauge over the valve stem until you no longer hear air escaping. This means you have a good seal. Watch the needle on the dial and note what number it stops on, if you are using a dial gauge. This is you tire's air pressure.

5. Compare this reading with the recommendations. If the tire is low add air. If the pressure is too high, press the small button on the side of your gauge to release tire air. Repeat this step for all four tires and the full-size spare.

Tips & Warnings

• The Hyundai Sonata is manufactured with the P215/55R17 93V or P215/60R16 95V tires.