Nowadays, our cars are stocked with a lot of monitors and tech to keep them running their best. Behind the wheel, you can easily see all of the dashboard signals that are installed to warn drivers of upcoming maintenance and any issues with your car. One of the indicator lights is the TPMS light, and whenever it lights up, it alerts you that there is an error. The most usual cause for the TPMS light is a tire that might be low on air. The TPMS light can help prevent premature tread-wear and even tire failure, so pay attention to it. The TPMS light may even turn due to the weather because temperature changes influence the tire pressure and could cause it to fluctuate.
The tire pressure light monitors exactly what it says, pressure in your tires. It alerts you when the pressure falls too low and that it needs to be looked at. If you choose to pull over to the side and check your tire pressure yourself or have your tires serviced by us is completely up to you. If you see the TPMS light up, know your tires probably need attention.
The tire pressure in your vehicle can get influenced by many factors like weather conditions, road conditions, and driving habits. But one of those can cause the tire pressure to change drastically, and that’s the climate. Colder temps may bring a drop in tire pressure and it could continue to affect the tires until the temp rises. This is almost always temporary since driving your vehicle will heat the tires, which causes the pressure to rise. As the temperature rises as the day goes on, the tire pressure will also increase.
It could be as simple as a dying battery. When this occurs, it should be fixed when you notice it. If the TPMS sensor fails, you will have to monitor your Tire Pressure more closely, and it might take a bit of attention away from the driver. The sensor plays such a crucial role in the safety of your vehicle, and whenever it isn’t working correctly, it could lead to advance tire wear if you are not monitoring tire pressure.
Maxwell Ford is one of the most trusted places for tire service in the Austin area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your tires, make any necessary repairs, or choose the best ones for your vehicle if they need replacing. Schedule your Ford tire service in person or online today.
