Why Is My Tire Pressure Light On?

While dashboard lights are normally a hassle and an eyesore to look at, they are often undervalued and can be very helpful for Hoboken area drivers. Unfortunately, when these icons appear on your dash, it typically leads to you dishing out money to repair something on your vehicle. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System, however, also known as the TPMS, is one of the few warning lights that you may grow to like and don’t worry, there’s no need to panic!

What is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System?

Designed to warn you if your tires have low pressure or are damaged by a nail, pothole, or any other type of debris, the tire pressure monitoring system will alert its drivers when the vehicle needs attention. Now that you understand what the system does, it’s time for our Park Ave Acura dealer to explain why it may be showing on your dashboard.

Why is my Vehicle Displaying the TPMS Icon?

Drastic Changes in Weather Temperatures: You may have noticed that your tire pressure monitor presents itself more often during the winter months and while you may have thought it was just a coincidence, it’s not. Ready for a science lesson? When the outside temperature drops, air molecules begin slowing down and taking up less space. The same principle applies to the air inside of your tire –– the air becomes denser and doesn’t allow the air to expand to the tire walls, leading to a deflated tire. Once the weather begins warming up again, you will soon notice that those air molecules re-expanded and you may have to remove any excess air inside the tires.

A Leak in Your Tire: While it would be nice, the weather isn’t always the culprit of your decreased tire pressures. Tire leaks are extremely common and depending on the location, can be very stubborn at times. If it’s in a spot that’s repairable, our service center would be proud to fix it for you! If unfortunately the tire is deemed to be unfixable, we could also provide you with a new one!

A simple suggestion for our Hoboken area drivers is to purchase a pressure gauge and keep it in your vehicle year-round. They are affordable and can go a long way in determining whether or not your tires are safe to drive on or not.

Learn More From Our Hoboken Area Acura Dealer

To find out more information about your tire pressure monitoring system or to have our certified technicians repair your tire or service your vehicle, be sure to contact us at Park Ave Acura serving the Hoboken area today!

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