Can You Drive with Low Tire Pressure in a New Car?
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When the tire pressure is low, check the normal range for your vehicle's tires. If the tire pressure is within the normal range, you can drive; if it's below the normal range, you should not drive. Therefore, if the tire pressure is too low, it's best not to drive as it can cause significant harm to the vehicle. Low tire pressure in a new car may occur due to the following reasons: The car has been parked for too long, causing the tire pressure to decrease. When the car leaves the factory, the tire pressure is usually closer to the upper limit of the safe range. However, as the car remains parked for an extended period, the tire pressure gradually decreases. Some manufacturers intentionally lower the tire pressure to prevent excessively high speeds. Since it's a new car, even experienced drivers need an adaptation period. During this time, lowering the tire pressure slightly helps prevent traffic hazards caused by high speeds. Tire damage. Although rare in new cars, it's not impossible. The tire might have had issues at the factory or could have been punctured during use. If the low tire pressure warning appears in a new car, always check carefully for possible tire damage. Reasons for abnormal tire pressure: Generally, the system will alert if the pressure is below 1.8 bar or above 3.0 bar. In such cases, inspect the tires and adjust the pressure accordingly. The tire pressure monitoring system hasn't been reset. After inflating the tires, if the system isn't reset promptly, it will continue to display the old data, causing the tire pressure warning light to stay on. Simply reset the tire pressure monitoring system to resolve this. Damaged tire pressure sensor. The tire pressure sensor, installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve, monitors the tire pressure. If the sensor is damaged during driving (e.g., by hitting a curb), the tire pressure warning light may illuminate. In such cases, the only solution is to replace the sensor with a new one.