Toyota Tacoma Tire Pressure FAQs
Toyota Tacoma Tire Pressure FAQs
Schedule Tire Service for Your Tacoma at Bondy's Toyota
There is a lot to keep up with when it comes to keeping your favorite pickup truck in the best condition. The Toyota Tacoma is here to provide you with reliability you won't find anywhere else, but that doesn't mean you can go on ignoring the tires! When you choose Bondy's Toyota as your top Toyota dealer, you can count on us for more than just a great inventory of Tacoma trucks for sale. We also boast a service center that can keep you on the road for many more miles in the future, especially when we assist with things like tire maintenance. The pressure of your tires is something we will always be reminding you about, because it really is that important to keep consistent and right. Why is it so important? We'll be answering a few frequently asked questions about tire pressure, and if you're in the Enterprise or Dothan areas, then you know where to come for all of your tire needs.
Why is the right tire pressure in my Tacoma's tires so important?
There is a lot that goes into your Tacoma operating safely, and an unsung hero of that is the tires on your pickup truck. The tires are what is responsible for all of the traction you're able to enjoy, which keeps your truck on the road and allows you to go about every trip smoothly and without any issues. The tire pressure helps to ensure that the tread on those tires is able to work as effectively as possible. When your tires end up being over-inflated, that is when you are really at risk for things like a complete tire blowout, which could leave you stranded on the side of the road. However, under-inflated tires can cause just as many issues, with your engine being forced to work harder to counter the worse traction, not to mention the damage to the wheels themselves. Your Tacoma's owner's manual will have the recommended PSI, and that's what our technicians will always follow.
Can you tell me about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System?
Now that you understand why tire pressure is so vital to the operation of your Tacoma, we want to share more about a key feature of your truck known as the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This system is vital as it keeps track of the air pressure levels that are in your tires! Every vehicle from 2007 onward has to legally come with this system due to how important and useful it is to keep your vehicle as safe as possible. Electronic sensors are in each tire to measure the PSI, and if it is noted that the PSI is incorrect, you will be notified on the dashboard in front of you. There are two different kinds of TPMS: direct and indirect. Direct works by monitoring each tire, while indirect measures your wheel speed. No matter which system your Tacoma has, this is something that you will want to address as soon as possible whenever it pops up as a warning on your dashboard.
What should I do if my TPMS light goes on?
Your Tacoma has the TPMS light go on. What should be happening next? The first thing to do is not to panic. Most of the time, you have plenty of leeway with this light, and there is nothing worse you can do than make a hasty decision. We recommend going to your nearest gas station that comes with an air pressure station, or heading straight home. It's easy enough to have a PSI gauge that you can keep with you at your house, as then you can check your tires to help figure out which one is the culprit here. However, if you are uncomfortable with this process or don't have the tools, then we are more than happy to see you at our dealership. Our service center comes with certified technicians that will be able to diagnose the exact issue that the TPMS light is flashing for, and get you back on the road with the right pressure in your tires.
Tire Service Center Located at Bondy's Toyota!
Are you having an issue with the tire pressure in your Tacoma? Is your Tire Pressure Monitoring System light on? No matter what's going on with your Toyota Tacoma, we know that at Bondy's Toyota, you will always be taken care of. We can't wait to diagnose your problem and make sure that you are back on the road without any lengthy delays. You can count on our team to assist you to the best of our ability. Feel free to contact us using the form below to ask more questions about TPMS, and what other tire services we can offer you.
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