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on 11/4/2008 Great article! Thanks!
on 11/4/2008 Very helpful info Everyone can benefit from this 5 stars
on 11/3/2008 Very important information.
on 11/5/2007 good tips!
on 9/17/2006 A previous tip said to try to avoid adding air to tires in the winter. The advice says that if you add air in the winter, the tire will be grossly overinflated in the summer. This is false. By the time summer comes, air would have leaked out of the tires. During the spring, when temperatures rise during the day and is still chilly at night, there is some air loss (that's the same in the fall and another reason to check tire pressure then). Bottom line, check your tire pressure regularly. Check them in the AM before driving or before driving home from work (if the car has been sitting a while). If low, write down how many lbs. too low. Then drive to the gas station. If the lbs. are higher, still add the shortfall. The next morning, your tires will be exactly on the mark.
on 11/22/2005 In the winter, try to avoid inflating your tires unless absolutely necessary. Remember Boyle's law - If you fill your tires up when it's cold, the pressure will increase as it gets warmer out. You'll have to remember to check the pressure regularly as it warms up, otherwise your tires will be grossly over-inflated.
on 11/22/2005 Try to do all braking on straightaways, before you have to turn. Braking in the turn sets you up for a skid.
on 11/22/2005 If you get into an accident or run off the road- don't panic. It would be wise to carry a cell phone or calling card/extra change for a pay phone call with you at all times. When a collision may occur, call a friend/family member and tell them to get a tow truck and have them meet you. This way, you'll be extra safe with a relative near by that can take you home!
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