Here is possibly the most random question. What is the recomondation for checking your tire pressure (meaning how often, not how to do it)? I have never heard anything, and even after checking the paperwork from the tire manufacturer when I bought my tires it just said "often". What does that mean? This is strange I know but I was just wondering.
Thanks
john
You can google for the phrase {"check tire pressure every"} and get a lot of input. Seems like the consensus is to check about once a month. This is consistent with my experience: My 91 Civic's tire pressure does not usually change over two weeks time. Sometimes it stays the same for a month. I also always check it before long trips.
When the seasons change, and so temperatures change markedly, check maybe every two weeks.
If I were you and so a little new to this, I'd start by checking every two weeks. If there is no change in the pressure, adjust this to once a month.
Yours is a good question and not at all random, since improper tire pressure can have a huge effect on (1) fuel mileage; (2) tire wear; and (3) handling. Indeed, newer Hondas now have a tire pressure monitoring system in place, IIRC ostensibly to ensure better fuel mileage, and so less consumption of gas in the U.S. (and maybe elsewhere).
I have been maintaining my 91 Civic's tire pressure at 30 psi (instead of the 26 psi specified on the sticker in the glove compartment) for better fuel mileage. I don't notice a difference in the ride harshness.
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