Nowadays, our vehicles are filled with a ton of monitors and technology to keep them running as well as possible. Behind the wheel, you can see a ton of dashboard signals that can warn drivers of upcoming maintenance and any problems with your car. One of the sensors is the TPMS light, and when it comes on, it alerts you that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle. The most usual cause for the TPMS light is a tire that is low on air. The TPMS light can help prevent premature tread-wear and eventual tire failure, so be sure to monitor it. The tire pressure light can also turn due to the weather because temperature changes influence the tire’s air pressure and could cause it to increase and decrease.
The tire pressure light focuses on precisely what it says, pressure in your tires. It alerts you when the air pressure dips too low and that it should be examined for problems. Whether you want to stop and check the tire pressure or get the tires checked out at your dealership is completely up to you. If you notice the tire pressure light come on, just know your tires probably need to be checked out.
The tire pressure in your vehicle may be affected by many factors like the weather, the road, and driving habits. But one of those could possibly cause the tire pressure to drastically fluctuate, and that’s the weather. A dip in temperature can bring a decrease in tire pressure and continue to affect your tires until the temp rises. This is almost always temporary because driving your vehicle will heat the tires, causing the tire pressure to increase. As the temperature gets hotter as the day goes on, the tire pressure will increase.
It could be as simple as a dying battery. When this occurs, it needs to be fixed as soon as you see it. If the TPMS sensor fails, you’ll have to monitor the Tire Pressure, and it could take a bit of attention away from the road ahead. The tire pressure sensor plays such an important role in the safety of your car, and if it isn’t working, it can contribute to tire failure if you are not monitoring tire pressure.
Mercedes-Benz of Boerne is one of the best places to get tire service in the San Antonio area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule tire service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
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