![]() Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more detail about your particular vehicle. Some vehicles also require “retraining” of the wheels after tire rotation. When one of your road tires has been replaced by the spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on the vehicle or that the installed spare needs to be “trained” to the vehicle. If the light does not turn off, have your vehicle checked. It may take up to 30 minutes of driving over 20 mph for the light to turn OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended inflation pressure. When you put air into your tires, the TPMS may not respond immediately to the air you’ve added. You can usually find the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressures on a sticker on the side of the driver’s door. Even if the light turns ON and a short time later turns OFF, your tire pressures still need to be checked. The Check Tire Pressure light will turn ON if the tire pressure in one or more tires is incorrect. You generally will not see your tire pressure monitors as they are located on the inside rims of your wheels and are covered by the tires. The TPMS measures pressure in your four road tires (and, in some vehicles, your spare) and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. Underinflated tires cause excessive tire wear, unsafe driving conditions, and poor fuel mileage. The federal government mandated installation of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in most vehicles produced in 2006-2007 and in all vehicles produced after those years after a series of accidents attributable to underinflated tires. Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Why We Have Them and How They Affect Your Vehicle Power steering fluid can become contaminated with wear particles or moisture. Brake fluid levels should be checked periodically and flushed every two years or during replacement of certain brake system parts. Be aware of any leaks you may see or any coolant warning lights that come on and have your vehicle checked. If your coolant appears rusty or off-color, or if it doesn’t test at the maximum rated freezing point, it should be replaced. Check to see if your owner’s manual recommends changing at certain intervals or only if the oil becomes contaminated. Drive axles in vehicles driven in snowy climates tend to absorb water which will contaminate the axle oil. Be certain to use fluid recommended by the vehicle manufacturer to meet application-specific lubricant requirements and maintain proper performance. NOTE: we do NOT recommend “flushing” transmissions but we do recommend fluid changes. ![]() You can check this in your owner’s manual. Some manufacturers consider this a “lifetime” fluid others recommend changing at certain intervals. Some of today’s oils do allow longer service intervals but you must be certain you are using an oil compatible with your manufacturer’s engine requirements. Traditionally, oil is to be changed every 3,000 miles. Intervals vary depending upon the type of oil your vehicle uses. ![]() ![]() A vehicle’s service life often extends to 200,000 miles + these days and good fluid maintenance practices are an important contributing factor to your vehicle’s longevity. ![]()
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