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Modern vehicles are stocked with technology and sensors to keep them performing as well as possible. At the wheel, you can easily see a ton of signals that are there to warn drivers of upcoming maintenance and any problems with your car. One of the many different indicator lights is the tire pressure light, and whenever it comes on, it signals that there is a problem. The most common cause for the tire pressure light is a tire that might be low on air. The TPMS light may even prevent premature tread-wear and eventual tire failure, so be sure to monitor it. The tire pressure light can also pop due to the weather because temperature changes influence the tire’s air pressure and could make it decrease and increase.
TPMS (or the Tire Pressure Monitoring System) monitors the air pressure in your tires. It tells you when the air pressure dips too low and that it needs to be checked on. If you choose to stop and check the tire pressure or have your tires inspected at your dealership is completely your choice. If you notice the tire pressure symbol come on, just know your tires need to be looked at.
The tire pressure in your vehicle can be affected by several factors such as the weather, the road, and driving habits. But one of those factors can possibly cause the tire pressure to fluctuate drastically, and that’s the climate. A drop in temperature may decrease tire pressure and continue to affect the air pressure until the temperature gets warmer. This is almost always temporary since driving your vehicle will warm up your tires, which causes the tire pressure to rise. As the temperature rises throughout the day, the pressure will begin to increase.
It’s possible that the vehicle’s Tire Pressure sensor can fail because of its age. When that happens, it needs to be fixed when you see it. If the TPMS sensor fails, you’ll need to monitor the Tire Pressure, and it could take a bit of focus away from the driver. The tire pressure sensor plays an important position in the safety of your vehicle, and whenever it’s not working correctly, it could lead to advance tire wear if you are not monitoring tire pressure.
Group 1 Chevrolet Northwest is one of the most trusted places for tire service in the San Antonio area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your tires, make any necessary repairs, or choose the best ones for your vehicle if they need replacing. Schedule your Chevrolet tire service in person or online today.
