How to Fill Tires with Air

Keeping the right amount of air in your tires is a great way to make sure that the life of your tires is reaching the maximum mileage, while also ensuring that you’re getting better fuel economy, ride quality, and handling. If you don’t know how to fill your tires with air, then the service team at Victory Mitsubishi is here to help you. Below you’ll learn how much air should you put in your tires, so that they can have the maximum car tire pressure. If you find yourself having any other questions about auto service or repairs, you can contact us today and our team will gladly help. 

Adding Air to Tires, Going Step-by-Step

Even if you’re a Mount Vernon or New Rochelle driver who’s new to adjusting your tire pressure on your own, it isn’t too hard to adjust car tire pressure with a guide handy. Here’s how you do it:

• Pull up to the air machine at your local gas station.
• Make sure you can reach all four tires with the air hose.
• Take the cap off the tire valve on the first tire.
• Use your tire gauge to check the air pressure inside the tire.
• Repeat this process for the other three tires.

You’ll want to know that the air hose gauges at many gas stations aren’t the most reliable. This is often because driving causes the tires to heat and the insides to expand. This means your tire pressure will go up. Above all, don’t overinflate the tire! Use the air hose to put air in short bursts and make sure you only top up what was lost before visiting the dispenser. This ensures that your car tire pressure will stay at the same level, without having to worry about potentially overfilling and causing a blowout. 

How Much Air Should I Put in My Tires? 

You’ll find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle’s tire placard, which can be located on the edge of your door, the doorpost, the glove box door, or the door to your fuel cap. If you can’t find it, it’s a good idea to check your Westchester vehicle’s owner’s manual. Generally, you’ll want 32 to 35 psi (pounds per square inch) if your tires are cold. Checking the tire pressure after the car is cooled off is your best move, as driving can cause the tires to expand and pressure to increase. Too much car tire pressure can cause them to pop.

Trust Victory Mitsubishi For Your Tire Needs

If you find yourself in need of new tires, minor repairs, routine maintenance or so much more, you can trust the team at Victory Mitsubishi to handle it for you. Schedule service today, and we’ll work with you to get you in and out in no time at all.