Comments on: As the Temperature Drops Watch Your Tire Pressure: Frugal Fix

By: Lulu

Lulu — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:14:53 +0000

I hate checking the tire pressure but I make sure to do it on weekends as I drive out of town every other weekend. My boyfriend used to make me do this every Sunday so that I would get in the habit and I bought a digital pressure gauge since that stick thing drives me crazy. I have now gotten into the habit of checking my pressure after I wash the car as well so I am pretty much checking my pressure every weekend. A bit much I know but I am so clueless about cars that I prefer to overdo it and be safe.

I am now going to get those caps that change color when your pressure is getting low…my ex has them on his car and it saves him time because if it is green then he does not bother…but you can easily see if it is yellow or red.

That reminds me I also need to check my oil!!!!!!!

By: Walter

Walter — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:52:19 +0000

Oh man, I completely neglect my car’s tire pressure. Thanks for reminding me.

By: paul

paul — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:07:33 +0000

You are the man Paul. Thanks for the tips.

By: Paul Cornwell

Paul Cornwell — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:40:45 +0000

The recommended pressure on the door frame is the cold tire pressure. If you have to drive more than a mile or two to a gas station, you will likely under-inflate your tires because the pressure is higher in warm tires.

Here’s what you need to do: 1) Measure the tire pressure in all four tires before you head for the gas station. 2) Subract the current pressure of each tire from the recommended pressure. 3) When you get to the gas station, measure the tire pressure again and then add the number of lbs. of pressure you calculated for each tire in step 2.

By: Kosmo @ The Casual Observer

Kosmo @ The Casual Observer — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:57:44 +0000

Great tip. This is definitely on my “to do” list for this week.

It would be nice if our vehicles had TPMS. (sigh)

I’m a big fan of the round tire guages. They don’t seem to be as problematic as the stick ones.

I’d also recommend replacing wiper blades before it gets cold. Replacing blades in October is a lot more fun than doing it in a Wal-Mart parking lot with a wind chill of -40 in mid-January. Stash the old set in the trunk for emergencies (i.e. a blade breaks).
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