Subaru Service Tips Tire Pressure Monitoring System

It’s always good to know what’s going on with your car, and it’s even nicer to know that your car can also keep tabs on its own health. This is what features like your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) do, which our Subaru service can explain when you visit Serra Subaru Champaign.

How Does the TPMS Work?

The TPMS utilizes sensors to measure the air pressure in your tires. If it gets dangerously low, you will get an alert. This will probably be represented with an icon on your dashboard that looks like the cross section of a tire with an exclamation point. In some cars, there may be a pretty clear message that reads “Low tire.”

What Does “Dangerously Low” Mean?

You will only get a notification from your TPMS if the air pressure drops to 25 percent lower than the manufacturer’s specifications. This means that well before you get that alert, you may have been driving on very under-inflated tires.

In addition to being unsafe, this will substantially hurt your gas mileage. That’s why it’s a smart idea to check the psi in your tires on a regular basis. Even small temperature changes can affect tire pressure.

Have Your Tires Checked by Our Pros

Even if you don’t realize it, you probably have a TPMS built into your car. This has been a required feature for vehicles produced after 2008. Even if your TPMS hasn’t made a peep, it could be a good idea to have your tires examined. At the very least, they may be due for a rotation. No matter what type of maintenance you need, you can get it at Serra Subaru Champaign. Contact us to make an appointment!