How to Fill Tires with Air
Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Tires with Air
Fortunately, adjusting your car’s tire pressure is simple. Even if you’ve never done it before, you shouldn’t have any issues. All you need to do is follow these easy steps:
- Pull up next to the air dispenser at your local gas station.
- Double-check that you can reach all four tires with the air hose.
- Take the cap off the tire valve on the first tire.
- Check the tire pressure using your tire gauge.
- Repeat this process for the other three tires.
It should be noted that the air hose gauges at the gas station aren’t always 100% accurate. This is because driving causes the tires to heat and expand internally, which leads to a pressure increase. Use the air hose to add air in small bursts, so you don’t overinflate the tire. Only top off the pressure that was lost before visiting the gas station.
If you accidentally add too much air — that’s okay. Release some air by pressing the pin on the tire valve with the back of the air hose nozzle, or you can use the small knob on the back of the rounded end of the tire gauge.
How Much Air Should I Put in My Tires?
New Nissan vehicles have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System that displays the tire pressure for each tire on the driver information display. You can use that to keep tabs on tire pressure as you commute around Coshocton. Also, many vehicles, regardless of make, have their recommended tire psi listed on a sticker inside the driver’s door. If you can’t find a sticker, check the owner’s manual for your Nissan vehicle. You’ll find everything you need to know about your tires and tire pressure.
When inflating your tires, always keep the following in mind:
- Don’t inflate your tires to the psi shown on the tire. This is the maximum psi the tire can withstand — not what you should be inflating the tire to every time.
- If your car is bouncy and hard to handle, you may have overinflated the tires.
- Underinflated tires can lead to faster tire wear and tear.
Schedule Tire Service at Parkway Nissan!
If your tires are underinflated, the team at Parkway Nissan can adjust your tires to the correct pressure. Schedule service online, or call us at 330-364-6659 to learn more about our tire services. Don’t forget to browse our service specials for offers on routine services and parts, such as new tires.