After changing your tire, check the tire pressure before you drive.
Author: Jakob Jelling
Tire pressure is one of the things a car needs to have checked most often. Ideally, you should check them once a month as well as any other time when they might look low. Also, if you are planning a long trip with your car, tire pressure is one of the main things you should check, along with a general checking.
The first thing you need in order to be able to check your car's tire pressure is a tire pressure gauge. You can acquire one at any car parts store or just use one in a gas station. All gas stations have one, but you should ask if it is functioning well before using it. Some of the gauges you might find in gas stations are old or damaged and therefore the information they would give you would be incorrect, which could even lead you to add more air to the tire than it should have. This way, it is important that you make sure the gauge you will use functions properly.
In order to be able to evaluate the pressure your tires have, you should learn how much pressure they should ideally have. You might easily learn this since your car's driver side doorjamb will probably have a sticker giving you some guidance related to the tires and their pressure.
Once you know which the proper pressure for your tires is, you are ready to check them. In order to do this, you must unscrew the caps on the tire air valve and press the tire pressure gauge against it. You should make sure you keep the tire pressure gauge as firmly against the tire valve as not to let air come out from it.
Once you have the tire pressure gauge connected with the tire valve, the gauge will immediately tell you what the tire pressure is. This will allow you to learn weather the tire needs more air or its air pressure is correct. If it needs more air, you should do it carefully in order not to pass its air limit. And, in case its air pressure is correct, you simply need to disconnect the air pressure gauge from it and screw the valve cap back in its place.
About the author:
Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.autorized.comPlease visit his website to learn about auto maintenance, auto insurance, auto safety and much more!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
How to change a tire without help
Do you know how to change the tire of your car? See the following article:
Author:Jakob Jelling
Learning how to change a tire can be one of the most useful things you could learn regarding your car. Having a flat tire in the middle of a route or on your way to an appointment can be a big problem if you do not know how to change it and have to wait for help, and therefore, it would be great if you can do it without having to wait for someone else.
In order to change a tire you should make sure you have parked your car at the side of the road and following all the safety rules that correspond to the case. You must apply the parking brake and place the shift in first gear. Then, you should look for the spare tire, the lug wrench and the jack. If you do not know where the spare tire is, you can look for it in the car owner's manual.
Once you have found all you need, you should start by taking off the hubcap of the tire you wish to remove. You should do this with the help of a screwdriver or the end of the lug wrench. Then you should loosen the lug nuts with only one turn, do not completely loosen them until you have lifted the car.
Next you should lift the car with the jack. If you do not know how to do this, you can find instructions in your car owner's manual on where to place the jack as well as the jack itself might bring some directions too. You should lift the car until the tire you wish to change is some inches away from the ground. Then finish removing the lug nuts and remove the tire.
Once you have removed the old tire, you should place the spare one in the correct place aligning the holes. Then, you should place the lug nuts and tighten them until they feel secure. Once you have done this, you must lower the car back to the ground and take the jack away from it. Then, you should have the flat tire repaired and change it back as soon as you can.
About the author:
Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.autorized.comPlease visit his website to learn about auto maintenance, auto insurance, auto safety and much more!
Author:Jakob Jelling
Learning how to change a tire can be one of the most useful things you could learn regarding your car. Having a flat tire in the middle of a route or on your way to an appointment can be a big problem if you do not know how to change it and have to wait for help, and therefore, it would be great if you can do it without having to wait for someone else.
In order to change a tire you should make sure you have parked your car at the side of the road and following all the safety rules that correspond to the case. You must apply the parking brake and place the shift in first gear. Then, you should look for the spare tire, the lug wrench and the jack. If you do not know where the spare tire is, you can look for it in the car owner's manual.
Once you have found all you need, you should start by taking off the hubcap of the tire you wish to remove. You should do this with the help of a screwdriver or the end of the lug wrench. Then you should loosen the lug nuts with only one turn, do not completely loosen them until you have lifted the car.
Next you should lift the car with the jack. If you do not know how to do this, you can find instructions in your car owner's manual on where to place the jack as well as the jack itself might bring some directions too. You should lift the car until the tire you wish to change is some inches away from the ground. Then finish removing the lug nuts and remove the tire.
Once you have removed the old tire, you should place the spare one in the correct place aligning the holes. Then, you should place the lug nuts and tighten them until they feel secure. Once you have done this, you must lower the car back to the ground and take the jack away from it. Then, you should have the flat tire repaired and change it back as soon as you can.
About the author:
Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.autorized.comPlease visit his website to learn about auto maintenance, auto insurance, auto safety and much more!
Choose Tires Wisely and Enjoy Gas Savings
Author: Joan Yankowitz
Most people don't realize that having the right tires can
improve fuel savings. But it's true. And you probably haven't
paid enough attention to the tires you have on your vehicle.
If you don't know a lot about tire efficiency, you're not alone.
Most people don't know that they are adding to their driving
expenses by choosing tires that deliver poor fuel economy.
There's not a lot of information available about tire
efficiency. And its difficult to know how to make your choice.
There may be hope, though, because the government has decided
that tire manufacturers must start labeling tires for fuel
efficiency. They want to create a national labeling system that
will have unified standards, similar to the Energy Star system
used to rate the energy efficiency of household appliance.
To date, the government program hasn't made much progress.
Industry watchdogs claim that tire companies are stalling, but
the manufacturers say they've spent millions of dollars on the
research and development of tires that are fuel efficient.
You'll find that tires today are more efficient today than they
were in the 1970s. Radial tires have improved tire efficiency,
and there have been many advances in tread patterns. Rolling
resistance, (the power that is lost as rolling tires flex and
change shape), has also been reduced by as much as 50%.
But tire efficiency can still vary greatly, and fuel economy can
be affected. Experts hope the mandated minimum standards will
help reduce the amount of gasoline used in the US by billions of
gallons.
You won't have any way of knowing which tire will provide the
most fuel efficiency until the minimum standards appear. For
now, you should use these tips from the Department of Motor
Vehicles.
Keep your tires properly inflated according to the
manufacturer's recommended psi. Studies show that properly
inflated tires can improve your mileage by 3.3%. Never test
pressure in a hot tire in the summer or in a cold tire in the
winter.
When you're replacing tires, consider purchasing the same brand
and model that came as original equipment on your car. Auto
manufacturers know that new cars will be thoroughly tested and
rated by consumer magazines, right down to the performance of
the tire, so they're usually careful to choose the most
efficient tire possible.
Stay away from special wheels for your truck or car. Wider tires
touch the road with more friction, and oversize wheels and rims
weigh more. Your fuel efficiency will be reduced.
Only replace your tires when they need it. To test the tread,
turn a penny and put Lincoln's head upside down. Then stick the
penny in the tire tread groove. If the top of his head is
noticeable, replace the tires.
Fill tires with air, and not nitrogen. There is no conclusive
proof that nitrogen improves either tire wear or mileage, so
it's not worth the cost.
If your tires show uneven tread wear, you may have alignment,
balance or parts problems: If one edge of your tire is more worn
than the other, and has a "feathered" appearance, you have an
alignment problem. If the tire appears to be "cupped," you may
have damaged parts or you may not be keeping your tires properly
balanced. Any of these situations will reduce your fuel
efficiency.
Use snow tires in a snowy climate and drive slow to increase
efficiency. Don't buy rain tires if you live in a dry climate.
It's clear to see that the right tires can help improve your
fuel efficiency and save you money. You'll want to learn even
more gas-saving tips as gas prices continue to skyrocket.
About the author:
Joan Yankowitz can show you ways to save gas and increase
your vehicle's MPG by at least 25-40% or more by hypermiling.
All-Season Tires?
It's time for some people to change their winter tires back to summer tires. We always have some discussions on whether All-Season tires are good for all seasons. I found an article from the web, and hope that it answers our questions.
Title: All-Season Tires - Myth or Reality?
Author: Belinskiy Artem
In Finland it is forbidden to go in the winter without studs, inmany countries of Europe on the contrary are resolved only tireswithout studs. But also there and there is an obligatory rulethat the car should be dress by the season.
But many people still not believe in season tires. What for doesit need to change tires if there are all-season tires? Suchopinion is rather widespread. And if there is demand, meansthere is also an offer. Many companies create all-weather tiresonly because people buy it. And however, is there suchall-season tire? We shall try to understand. As is known autotires are marked.Traditionally many consider, that all-season tire is a tire witha designation on outside "M+S" - "Dirt and Snow". But how thento explain that fact, what for example tires Goodyear Ultra Gripwhich are winter, and tires Goodyear Wrangler HP, which areall-season tires, have the same badge on outside - "M+S"?
The explanation is very simple - all-season tires simply do nothappen! There can not be so, because summer and winter autotiresare cardinally various. As on a design, figure of protector, andon structure of a rubber mix. It is enough to tell only, thatrubber mix of summer tires completely lose its properties atfive degrees of heat (40 by farenheit). Winter tires arecalculated on other temperature range and consequently are madeof absolutely other mix.
If to look at the figure of protector it also differs cardinallyin view of different problems on it assigned. Summer tires -stability hydroplaning, controllability on dry and wet asphalt.Winter tires - stability drift, controllability and brakeproperties on a snow and on ice. It is obvious, that theseproblems are radically various, and demand absolutely differentapproach to designing the tire and to figure of its protector.Can it be so that all-season tires is the reached compromisebetween properties of winter and summer autotires? No, and noone more time - such compromise is impossible, differently whatfor in general winter tires is necessary to the warm Europe?Therefore if you really appreciate the life and the health therecommendation can be only one - in the summer - summer tires,in the winter - winter tires, it is not important with studs orwithout. It is for you to choose.
About the author:Artem Belinskiy.
Make your car feel comfort. Do the right choicewith Tire Goal. http://www.tiregoal.com
Author: Belinskiy Artem
In Finland it is forbidden to go in the winter without studs, inmany countries of Europe on the contrary are resolved only tireswithout studs. But also there and there is an obligatory rulethat the car should be dress by the season.
But many people still not believe in season tires. What for doesit need to change tires if there are all-season tires? Suchopinion is rather widespread. And if there is demand, meansthere is also an offer. Many companies create all-weather tiresonly because people buy it. And however, is there suchall-season tire? We shall try to understand. As is known autotires are marked.Traditionally many consider, that all-season tire is a tire witha designation on outside "M+S" - "Dirt and Snow". But how thento explain that fact, what for example tires Goodyear Ultra Gripwhich are winter, and tires Goodyear Wrangler HP, which areall-season tires, have the same badge on outside - "M+S"?
The explanation is very simple - all-season tires simply do nothappen! There can not be so, because summer and winter autotiresare cardinally various. As on a design, figure of protector, andon structure of a rubber mix. It is enough to tell only, thatrubber mix of summer tires completely lose its properties atfive degrees of heat (40 by farenheit). Winter tires arecalculated on other temperature range and consequently are madeof absolutely other mix.
If to look at the figure of protector it also differs cardinallyin view of different problems on it assigned. Summer tires -stability hydroplaning, controllability on dry and wet asphalt.Winter tires - stability drift, controllability and brakeproperties on a snow and on ice. It is obvious, that theseproblems are radically various, and demand absolutely differentapproach to designing the tire and to figure of its protector.Can it be so that all-season tires is the reached compromisebetween properties of winter and summer autotires? No, and noone more time - such compromise is impossible, differently whatfor in general winter tires is necessary to the warm Europe?Therefore if you really appreciate the life and the health therecommendation can be only one - in the summer - summer tires,in the winter - winter tires, it is not important with studs orwithout. It is for you to choose.
About the author:Artem Belinskiy.
Make your car feel comfort. Do the right choicewith Tire Goal. http://www.tiregoal.com
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