Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Modern vehicles are usually equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Most systems have sensors inside each tire that send the pressure of the tires to a central computer. When the pressure is too low (or too high) and needs to be corrected, a warning light illuminates on your dashboard.
This is part of your vehicle’s safety system: not only does it prevent premature tire wear but it also provides a smooth driving experience and makes your vehicle more fuel-efficient. In fact, you lose 1% of your fuel economy for every three pounds of pressure loss. This system also helps you prevent overheating, flats, and possible tire blowouts.
Tire pressure monitoring systems require very little maintenance other than occasionally replacing the sensor. Sensors sometimes break when changing tires between seasons—all the more reason to bring your vehicle to a certified NAPA AUTOPRO technician. What’s more, when a sensor is replaced or new sensors are installed on a set of spare tires, a technician at a certified NAPA AUTOPRO Service Centre South Surrey can synchronize the tire pressure monitoring system with the central computer.
