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.

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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 lost. This system also helps you prevent overheating, flats, and possible tire blowouts.  

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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 centre can synchronize the tire pressure monitoring system with the central computer.