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Always Check Tire Pressures At PDI (ASN0206-05)
Reference number: ASN0206-05
ALWAYS CHECK TIRE PRESSURES AT PDI
ACURA SERVICE NEWS
| ACURA: | All Models |
| CATEGORY: | Acura Service News |
| APPLIES TO: | All Models |
SERVICE INFORMATION
We really can't emphasize this enough: At PDI, always check the tire pressures, and set them to the correct cold inflation values listed on the driver's doorjamb sticker.
New vehicles get shipped from the factory with tire pressures set from 40 to 45 psi . This is intentionally done to prevent flat spots from forming during the long haul.
If you forget to check and adjust the tire pressures at PDI, you could find yourself having to deal with these typical new vehicle owner complaints:
Overinflated Tires
- Tire tread wears excessively or unevenly in the middle
- Steering feels vague
- Vehicle rides harsh or stiff
- Tires make a lot of road noise
- Vehicle drifts or pulls to one side or the other
Underinflated Tires
- Tire tread wears excessively or unevenly on the outside edges
- Steering feels heavy
- Fuel economy drops
Unevenly Inflated Tires
- TPMS indicator comes on
- Uneven tire pressures are indicated
To ensure each new Acura that rolls off your dealership's lot gives its new owner the very best in performance, comfort, and safety, make sure it's delivered with the correct tire pressures. If any tire has excessively low pressure, it goes without saying you need to check it for a possible leak and make any needed repairs.
The same can be said about the spare tire. Although it's out of sight and out of mind, the new owner expects a dependable working spare in the event of a roadside emergency.
Something as simple as correct tire pressure can have a powerful impact on how your customer views the product, your dealership, and the Acura brand. And that, of course, can impact your dealership's sales and service business.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.