I'm learning to drive. As part of my preparation, I want to know how to maintain my vehicle to make it roadworthy. I don't want to be own a car and not know the basic rules on how to look after a car, particularly the tyre pressure and engine condition. This is why I am asking what the correct tyre pressure for any normal family car. Neither do I know the answer myself nor do I know if there is a national limit on it. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
2007-06-13 21:31:47 · 17 answers · asked by recoil609 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It depends on the car as each car will require different pressure. Look in the manusl for your particular car and it will tell you.
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I'm learning to drive. As part of my preparation, I want to know how to maintain my vehicle to make it roadworthy. I don't want to be own a car and not know the basic rules on how to look after a car, particularly the tyre pressure and engine condition. This is why I am asking what the...
2015-08-10 20:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Olenka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its usually written on the inside cover or on the back cover of the manual for the car, which most people keep in their glovebox, and should come with any car that you buy. Some cars have different front and back tyre pressures, whereas for others they are the same. Also, there will be different pressures listed for fully loaded and unloaded (which will account for you as a driver and one passenger, but no luggage). My car, for example, is 29psi front and 26psi back (unloaded) and 31psi back and front (loaded) - that's for a Mondeo. Many garages will also carry a manual which can tell you the recommended pressures for your car. You'll need to check your tyre pressures every month or so if you only use the car for general leisure, more often if you use it a lot or if you are regularly loading and unloading. And always check them before a long journey. So there you go. Next - how to check tyre treads, oil, water and brake fluid! Go on! Ask us! We're all very knowledgable! Hxx
2007-06-13 21:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by rainy-h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average tyre pressure for a single occupant car in the UK is around 28psi. This figure should be increased to 30 or above with additional passengers and luggage. There's sometimes a tyre pressure guide on the inside of the petrol filler flap.
2007-06-13 21:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to National tyres or ATS or central for advise, at the wrong pressure they will wear too quickly and change characteristics of the steering and braking of the car, but not Kwik Fit as previously mentioned they'll tell you to keep the tyres and change the body as it don't fit the tyres
2016-03-13 06:07:09 · answer #7 · answered by Josephine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the particular car, and sometimes the loads being carried or the speeds expected.
It also is usually different front to rear.
There should be a sticker on each car, often on the back edge of the left-hand front door (but may be on one of the door pillars or inside the fuel flap) giving the correct pressures for the car. If not, the owner's manual will give the correct pressures.
Generally it will be in the region of 26-34psi.
My car is 32psi front and 29psi rear.
2007-06-13 21:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by Neil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for you to want to learn about how to keep your car roadworthy.
Tyre pressures depend on the car, the tyre, and usage (ie just one person on board or fully loaded with kids and baggage for going on holiday for example).
You will find the correct pressures for your tyres in the cars manual. And they are also very often displayed on a sticker (often found in the petrol cap housing, or inside the driver's door).
2007-06-13 21:37:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your car's handbook or possibly an information plate some manufacturers put in the glove compartment/door jamb. Failing that call your dealer. Only if all this fails (unlikely) check information from the tyre manufacturer for the model of tyre you have and the conditions you plan driving under (load, road, speed etc.)
2007-06-13 21:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by patti_felz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends entirely on the car and the tyres fitted, and the load being carried. Refer to the manual. Some cars have it on a sticker inside the petrol cap cover.
2007-06-13 21:36:50 · answer #11 · answered by Jon Soundman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋