BamaTanya Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 And that I was going to add air at the service station. He remembered something specific the car salesman said about air in the tires. Nitrogen? Yes, I have those green caps. What do I have to do now? Can I check the pressure myself or do I have to take it to a tire service center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Don't know what your weather is like in AL but in TX, almost everyone I know had their low pressure tire warnings come on the day after the record-breaking heat ended. We went from having highs well over 100 to highs of 85-87 and lows in the high 50s/low 60s. It will be back up to high 90s by the end of the week. My lights lights have already gone out again, as a matter of fact. Anyway, I can't help you with your actual question (sorry! :D), but do be wary of filling tires during a cold snap if your air is going to heat up again. We had an epidemic of blow-outs this summer from high temps and full tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Did it just get cold for the first time? My Kia has a hypersensitive sensor so that when it gets cold and the air contracts, just slightly, it is enough to trigger it-and once it's triggered, it has to be reset or it will stay on-even if the pressure is actually fine later in the day. Regardless, take it to whoever does your regular maintenance-they can check the pressure and add more air (of whatever type it is) if it really needs it. It's probably nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Unless you're flying around in your own fighter jet - skip the trendy way to empty your pockets faster and just go use the free air* at the gas station. Use your own gauge though - most of the gas station gauges work about as well as a popsicle stick. *(which is something like 80% nitrogen already) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Unless you're flying around in your own fighter jet - skip the trendy way to empty your pockets faster and just go use the free air* at the gas station. Use your own gauge though - most of the gas station gauges work about as well as a popsicle stick. *(which is something like 80% nitrogen already) :lol: Free stuff is nice. I will say that when my three were tiny, my air lights came on and I was too tired and frazzled to do it myself. I drove it into the Wal-Mart bay and asked them to do it. They did, for no charge. OP, you could give that a whirl, and keep your money to save up for your fighter jet. :tongue_smilie: They would probably even know how much pressure to put in depending on your current weather and forecast. They have sense like that...usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Yes, after Tropical Storm Lee, the heat dropped dramatically. It will surely be back soon. :glare: Don't know what your weather is like in AL but in TX, almost everyone I know had their low pressure tire warnings come on the day after the record-breaking heat ended. We went from having highs well over 100 to highs of 85-87 and lows in the high 50s/low 60s. It will be back up to high 90s by the end of the week. My lights lights have already gone out again, as a matter of fact. Anyway, I can't help you with your actual question (sorry! :D), but do be wary of filling tires during a cold snap if your air is going to heat up again. We had an epidemic of blow-outs this summer from high temps and full tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Did it just get cold for the first time? My Kia has a hypersensitive sensor so that when it gets cold and the air contracts, just slightly, it is enough to trigger it-and once it's triggered, it has to be reset or it will stay on-even if the pressure is actually fine later in the day. Regardless, take it to whoever does your regular maintenance-they can check the pressure and add more air (of whatever type it is) if it really needs it. It's probably nothing. Mine's a Kia, too. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Unless you're flying around in your own fighter jet - skip the trendy way to empty your pockets faster and just go use the free air* at the gas station. Use your own gauge though - most of the gas station gauges work about as well as a popsicle stick. *(which is something like 80% nitrogen already) Thanks for the advice. I hate it when "they" make things more complicated than they need to be. And more expensive, of course. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks for the advice. I hate it when "they" make things more complicated than they need to be. And more expensive, of course. :glare: Wait til you have to get one of those useless little sensors replaced, which happens frequently if you change to winter tires every year. Ka-ching!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Unless you're flying around in your own fighter jet - skip the trendy way to empty your pockets faster and just go use the free air* at the gas station. Use your own gauge though - most of the gas station gauges work about as well as a popsicle stick. *(which is something like 80% nitrogen already) Free?! I thought everyone paid! :glare: I mean, who in the world charges for AIR??! Cheapo gas stations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 The guy at Costco told me when I got new tires, that some cars also have a censor on the spare tire. Mine (toyota) apparently is one of them. So it could be your spare that needs checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Unless you're flying around in your own fighter jet - skip the trendy way to empty your pockets faster and just go use the free air* at the gas station. Use your own gauge though - most of the gas station gauges work about as well as a popsicle stick. *(which is something like 80% nitrogen already) I haven't seen "free" air at a gas station in ages... one of the reasons I keep quarters in my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I haven't seen "free" air at a gas station in ages... one of the reasons I keep quarters in my car. …and I've never seen air that you pay for! :laugh: hmmm. i don't like ending a sentence with "for"…but how else can that be worded? "i've never seen air for which you must pay"? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 …and I've never seen air that you pay for! :laugh: hmmm. i don't like ending a sentence with "for"…but how else can that be worded? "i've never seen air for which you must pay"? :tongue_smilie: I wonder if it's a regional thing. Haven't seen it free in GA or TN in ages. And I know what you mean about ending a sentence with "for"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I just go to my regular mechanic's shop while my DD is in gymnastics and they check it/top off for free. They get enough of our money, since DH insists on holding on to his 21 year old Pontiac, that they can afford to take 5 minutes and check my tires :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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