The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan has a lot to offer for a large family hauler with great engine power and fuel economy, top safety equipment and high-tech features. Owning a vehicle is a big responsible, and while safety equipment and features play a large role in keeping you and your family safe, it is also important to be proactive about your car’s safety. To ensure your Grand Caravan is safe on the road, it’s important to ensure your tires are filled with the correct amount of air (or psi).
Inflating and maintaining proper tire pressure ensures a safer and more comfortable driving experience; it also enables better fuel efficiency. Checking and maintaining your tire pressure may seem complicated, but it is actually one of the easiest auto maintenance tasks there is. All you need is a good tire pressure gauge and a source of air - both are available at most all gas stations.
Psi is measured by the notches on a tire pressure gauge or with a number reading on digital gauges. In order to find out what psi is right for your tires, see your owner’s manual or ask a professional. It is important to never under-inflate or over-inflate your tires. Under-inflating a tire causes its sides to wear out, and it can also be hazardous when driving. Over-inflated tires gain wear more quickly and it can also lead to a possible blowout.
In order to get a psi reading on your tires, place the air pressure gauge onto the tire’s valve stem (the small air nozzle on the side of the tire). Try to place the gauge onto the valve stem evenly. When placed on firmly, the gauges metered stick will blow out with a traditional gauge or give a digital reading with a digital model gauge. Based on the gauges reading, you will know how much air your tires are in need of. While adding air to your tires, stop to check the psi in order to know how much more (if any) air is still needed.
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