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Summary: Checking tire pressure is one of the easiest things to check. Learn why checking tire pressure is important from a professional mechanic in this free maintenance video.
Jeffery Fiffie has 10 years of auto mechanic and management experience. He is able to do brake repair and tune-ups, including engine analysis, fuel injection, steering and suspension...read more
Fuel costs continue to rise with no end in sight. What can you do to reduce you gas consumption? There are basic maintenance tips that will save you money and extend the life of your automobile. Keeping your car fuel efficient is easy and not as time consuming as you would think. Save money by being more fuel efficient. In this free maintenance video series, learn why basic upkeep is important for a vehicle's performance. Get instructions on what each part looks like, how and when to change various filters. Our expert will explain each filter like the air, fuel and oil. He also explains why it is important to check tire pressure and how to check it. Finally he discusses the importance of cap and rotor repair. Your car will be running smoothly and more fuel efficient after you watch this free maintenance video series.
"Hello, my name is Jeff Fiffie. I'll be showing you how to perform basic field maintenance on your car. Tire pressure is one of the easiest things to check when it comes to preventive maintenance. About every three thousand miles, your tire pressure within your tire should be checked. Yet many people neglect to do so. The tire holds up your vehicle, correct? Wrong. Actually, it's the air within the tire that actually holds up the vehicle. About once a month, your tire loses pressure, at least one percent of the tire, within the tire. So, periodically, you need to check within your tire. Make sure it's at least up to thirty to thirty-five psi. On most tires, it is written right on the side of the tire itself how much goes into the tire. On this tire, it needs to be at thirty-five psi."
eHow Article: Why Check Tire Pressure