How Often Should Car Owners Check Tire Pressure?

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Car owners should check tire pressure once a month. It can be measured at car washes during routine cleaning, but it's best to have a tire pressure gauge for convenient measurements anytime. Before long-distance trips, each tire's pressure should be checked individually. Both underinflation and overinflation pose safety risks. The standard tire pressure for each vehicle can be found on the back of the fuel filler cap, varying by model. Typically, standard pressure for family cars is 2.3bar, which can be slightly increased based on load capacity. For heavier loads, front tires can be adjusted to 2.4bar and rear tires to 2.6bar. Slight variations in pressure between tires are normal - a 0.1bar difference in cold conditions (e.g., 2.4bar vs. 2.5bar) is acceptable. However, differences exceeding 0.1bar may cause uneven tire wear.