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You’re driving around and notice that one of the lights on your dashboard is lit up. It looks like a little cauldron with an exclamation point inside. Do you see it? Congratulations, you’ve discovered the tire pressure light. Bad news? It indicates an issue with the air pressure in one or more tires.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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TPMS is an important safety feature that can prevent tire damage or even a blowout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tire pressure warning light comes on when your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected an issue with the air pressure in one or more tires. This is an important safety feature that can prevent tire damage or even a blowout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s very easy to maintain your vehicle’s recommended tire pressure, and you can check the owner’s manual to see what the correct pressure is. Underinflated tires can result in damage to your tires, decreased fuel efficiency, and decreased handling and performance. Overinflated tires run the risk of a blowout as well as uneven tread wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is my tire pressure light on to begin with?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically tire pressure sensors will alert you when your tire pressure is low, but the TPMS warning light will also turn on if the air pressure is too high. Tire pressure will go down over time at the rate of about 1 pound per square inch (PSI) per month. It’s a good idea to check your tire pressure once a month with a tire pressure gauge, even if the TPMS light has not come on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temperature is also an important factor affecting your tire pressure. In the cold winter months, it is normal for the TPMS light to turn on as tires experience low air pressure due to the drop in temperature. Likewise, as temperatures increase, the TPMS warning light often turns on due to increased tire pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Your TPMS sensors will also alert you if there is a leak in one or more of your four tires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your TPMS sensors will also alert you if there is a leak in one or more of your four tires. If you’ve recently filled your tires to the recommended pressure, but the TPMS light has come on, it might be because of a leak.
If this happens, try waiting about 10 minutes and then check your tire pressure with a tire gauge. If the tire pressure of one or more tires is lower than the others, it could be because of a leak. In this case, put on the spare tire and bring your car immediately to a local mechanic or tire center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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