What should the tire pressure generally be maintained at in summer?
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Under normal circumstances, the tire pressure in summer should be maintained at 2.5, with a fluctuation range of ±0.2. Due to the effect of thermal expansion and contraction, tire pressure can be slightly higher in winter and slightly lower in summer. Vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can alert the driver when low tire pressure is detected. Below is some related information about tire pressure: 1. Tire pressure, strictly speaking, refers to the air pressure inside the tire. In terms of car maintenance, the engine is the heart of the car, and damage to the engine can lead to the end of the car's life. Similarly, tire pressure is like the blood pressure of the car, and its level has a crucial impact on the car's performance and power. 2. Tire pressure is an indicator of the car's load capacity. The load capacity of the car depends on the tire pressure. According to the relationship between the tire's load index, tire pressure, and load capacity, the higher the tire pressure, the greater the load capacity; the lower the pressure, the smaller the load capacity.
As someone who drives frequently, I find tire pressure management particularly crucial in summer. High temperatures cause the air inside tires to expand, significantly increasing tire pressure and raising the risk of blowouts. I usually set my tire pressure according to the standard values marked on the door frame or in the manual, typically between 2.3 and 2.5 bar. Considering the high summer temperatures, I adjust it to be 0.1 to 0.2 bar lower than the standard value. Timing is also important when measuring; it must be checked in a cold state, meaning the car has been parked for at least 3 hours before testing. I make it a habit to check once a month, especially before highway trips. Actually, tire pressure that's too low is also unsafe, accelerating tire wear and increasing fuel consumption. It's quite dangerous to see some beginners neglecting this detail.
