From the desk of Scott “Gonzo” Weaver, Automotive Technology Instructor: Since 2008, every passenger car has been required to have a tire pressure monitor as a part of their systems. It keeps track of the tire pressure in each wheel by way of a radio...
Know Your Tools A standard tire pressure gauge, which should run you $5 or less, will do the job. Digital tire pressure gauges are also available, but they’re more expensive and don’t elevate the process enough to justify the price difference for most people. We do...
Tires and Brakes Rarely do we think of our tires when we are focusing on our vehicle’s braking system. However, there is a direct correlation to tires and braking effectiveness. The price for new tires these days can be very high, so consumers sometimes opt for...
Pressure. When we hear that word we associate it with stress. We feel it at work, at home and in public. It is everywhere and is a part of our lives. We often forget about the pressure that we use every day – our tire pressure – often taking it for granted, until we...
Is Nitrogen or Air Better for Tires Have you heard the new tire pressure tip – using nitrogen instead of air in our car tires? Does this make you wonder why are we so concerned with what is in our tires and where this came from? Well the air pressure in our tires is...
