How To Set Tire Pressure For Honda Cars

Even if you're not an avid do-it-yourselfer, and even if don't hold a certificate as a car mechanic/technician, there are some small projects you can do yourself when it comes to taking care of your Honda. One of those things is to determine the tire pressure for Honda cars and to make sure your tires are always at the correct pressure.

Many of today's cars have a light that goes on somewhere in the driver dashboard display. It may look like a tire that's a little low, with bulges on the sides. If this light comes on, at least one of your tires is at an incorrect pressure. It's probably low if they were formally fine.

There can be a number of reasons for tires to lose a bit of air. While they may have a puncture, faulty valve, or other similar issue, if the weather has recently gotten colder, it could simply be a reaction to the cooler temperatures.

Regardless of why your tire or tires may be low, let's figure out how to determine the tire pressure for your Honda and what to do about it. If you're uneasy with the process, please ask your local Honda of Staten Island for assistance.

Discovering The Right Tire Pressure

For most vehicles, especially newer models, look inside the door. There should be a sticker that lists the correct pressure. If not, your owner’s manual should list the tire pressure for your car somewhere within. The pressure given will apply to tires that are cold, not tires you've been driving on for some time. (Tires heat up as you drive, so the air expands.)

Let's say that between 32 psi and 35 psi is the recommendation for your car (which is pretty typical with passenger cars). How do you know what the pressure actually is in your tires?

Testing Tire Pressure

Though some air pumps at gas stations have a gauge right on the fill handle, in other cases, you may need a tire pressure gauge to check your car’s tire pressure.

• Remove the cap on the valve.
• Squarely over the valve stem, press the tire gauge. You should hear no hissing.
• It only takes a moment, then you can remove the tire gauge and read the pressure your tire is at on the white stem that popped out the other end. This will let you know whether you need to put air in your tire.
• The compressed air fill valve should be pressed firmly over the stem, just like the tire pressure gauge was. All the air should be going in the tire, none should be escaping. Put a little air in the tire and then check the pressure again. Repeat until the pressure is correct.

Honda of Staten Island Can Help You Determine the Tire Pressure for Honda Cars

We’d be happy to assist you if you need a bit of help with determining the tire pressure for Honda cars. To contact our service department, please call 781-701-8268. Our service department is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday.

For sales, when you're ready to start shopping for your next Honda vehicle, please call us at 781-701-8269. If you'd like, you can use our convenient online form to begin a conversation with one of our representatives.