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Should you be worried about those tires?  

You’re not sure, but they might be looking a little low... That can’t be a good thing, can it? 

The answer is simple - you should always take active measures to avoid low air pressure in any of your vehicle’s tires. Not only does under-inflation put you at risk of a dangerous blowout, you also burn more gas when your tires are low. And if tires are not uniformly inflated, you risk alignment problems later down the road. 

Don’t know how to put air in your tires? Don’t worry — Simply follow the below steps to learn how to put air in car tires so that you can safely go about your day.

Check Your Tire's Pressure

Some things you just don’t want to eyeball. 

It’s a good idea to keep a tire gauge handy in your car for these types of emergencies. They are small and easily stored in cabin compartments, door slots and seat-back pockets. They range from a few dollars for a basic pencil-gauge to up to $50 high-end electronic digital readers with additional features. 

If you don’t have a tire pressure gauge on hand, don’t worry — you can gauge your tires at any gas station that has an air pump. 

Most tires in the United States are read in PSI — pounds per square inch. Your vehicle or tires may also read ideal pressures in KPA, or kilopascal. It’s important the reading of your gauge reflects the pressure target for which you’re aiming. It’s an easy mistake to make, but using the wrong units of measurement could lead to drastic over- or under-inflation. 

Determine the Ideal Pressure

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