What is the normal tire pressure for a Chevrolet Malibu?
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The normal tire pressure range for the Malibu is 2.4-2.5bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be appropriately increased by 0.2bar in winter and decreased by 0.1bar in summer. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard. The Malibu does not come with a tire pressure monitoring system from the factory. It is recommended to purchase a tire pressure gauge, locate the original tire pressure label, press the gauge against the tire valve to measure and read the pressure, and remember to replace the valve cap after checking. Additionally, a tire pressure monitoring system can be installed. Generally, a tire pressure above 2.8bar is considered too high, and below 2.0bar is too low. Risks of overinflation: Reduced tire friction and adhesion, affecting braking performance; causes steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; accelerates wear on the central tread pattern, shortening tire lifespan; increases vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting the lifespan of other components; overstretches tire cords, reducing elasticity and increasing the load on the vehicle during driving. Risks of underinflation: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; makes the steering wheel heavy and prone to deviation, compromising driving safety; increases movement in various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heat due to excessive rolling; weakens cord and rubber functionality, leading to delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the tire bead and causing abnormal wear; multiplies friction between the tire and ground, sharply raising tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing strength. High-speed driving may result in a blowout. If the tire pressure monitoring indicator light comes on (a yellow symbol with an irregular circle, no stamp on top, four small spikes below, and an exclamation mark inside), there are generally three possible reasons: Abnormal tire pressure. Typically, it will alert if below 1.8bar or above 3.0bar. In this case, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are needed. Tire pressure monitoring not reset. After inflating the tires, the system was not reset promptly, causing it to display old data and trigger the indicator light. Simply reset the tire pressure monitoring system. Damaged tire pressure sensor. The sensor, installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve, monitors tire pressure. If damaged during driving, it can trigger the warning light. A damaged sensor must be replaced.
