I would still think you measure the pressure and put in what it says. If it is 44psi max, then you put that in, whether a hot or a cold day. Now you have to check it as the temps outside change as the psi will increase by about 1psi per 10 degree temp increase or vice versa go down 1 psi per 10 degree drop. Also, tires typically lose 1 psi per month.

 

You do not want to put in the max psi. If you're running stock sized tires, put in what the vehicle's recommendations are.

Tires have been replaced.

 

Took the car in for An oil change ($34.99 out the door), I mentioned I needed what I thought was a new muffler. He said muffler looks great, the flex hose is cracked. They already replaced it once back in 2011. I'll mention I was rear ended in July. I'm looking online and I can get just the flex part for less than $20. Or I guess it comes with the flex attached to rigid pipe? And that's about $100. Quoted me $200 for the work. Any suggestions?

You do not want to put in the max psi. If you're running stock sized tires, put in what the vehicle's recommendations are.

 

Exact opposite opinion. I ALWAYS run my tires at max pressure to get the least rolling resistance without prematurely wearing out the tire. Actually running it at 10% over max can greatly help with gas mileage and not wear the tires too awfully bad if you keep an eye on it, according to many experts where gas mileage is top priority.

I like the joke. I am always curious, as I am well aware air expands the warmer it gets and contracts the colder it gets. I'm asking if I have a low tire on the hottest day of the summer, what psi should I go to?

 

"Cold" just means you haven't run the vehicle to expand the air in the tires, be it 95 degrees or 5 degrees outside.

Exact opposite opinion. I ALWAYS run my tires at max pressure to get the least rolling resistance without prematurely wearing out the tire. Actually running it at 10% over max can greatly help with gas mileage and not wear the tires too awfully bad if you keep an eye on it, according to many experts where gas mileage is top priority.

 

I have a truck, so I'll never max out the air in mine. When you max out a tire, you reduce contact with the pavement and remove the flex in the sidewall. This leads to unstable conditions as the vehicle is much more prone to sliding. You also increase the chances of a blow-out and premature wear down the center of the tire.

I have a truck, so I'll never max out the air in mine. When you max out a tire, you reduce contact with the pavement and remove the flex in the sidewall. This leads to unstable conditions as the vehicle is much more prone to sliding. You also increase the chances of a blow-out and premature wear down the center of the tire.

 

Yes there are specific instances where one may not want to run max pressure, and having a vehicle with a high center of gravity that is more prone to rollover than the over vehicle would be one of those times for sure, like in a truck that sits higher up.

 

I'm going to disagree with you however at running max pressure and blowouts. Severe overpressue yes...but max pressure isn't overpressure. Just a few pounds of underpressue is a problem that can lead to blowouts. As a matter of fact in heavy vehicles carrying loads max pressure is often required.

 

My 10% above max pressure comment is more directed to passenger cars and drivers looking to get the least rolling resistance relatively safely.

 

All this talk has remained me, with the cold weather my tires are running about 2 pounds below where I normally keep them, I need to add some air on my way out of town today.

"Cold" just means you haven't run the vehicle to expand the air in the tires, be it 95 degrees or 5 degrees outside.

 

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Found a piece of flexible hose that is about 12" long at AdvanceAuto. Every video I've watched shows the

Cutting out original Nd attaching new flex hose with clamps.

How often do you get an oil change? Had mine done Friday, and I know I was about 4,000 over what was recommended. I use 5W30. Stillmy mechanic didn't mention anything.

I guess I'll keeps this going BC I do have alotof questions. I need new tires within in the next few months. I've been pricing out tires from various places. The best deal I find for my vehicle is around $360 out the door. My question is, next to the model of my tire there is either 88H, 88T, or 87H and 87T. What's up with that.

I guess I'll keeps this going BC I do have alotof questions. I need new tires within in the next few months. I've been pricing out tires from various places. The best deal I find for my vehicle is around $360 out the door. My question is, next to the model of my tire there is either 88H, 88T, or 87H and 87T. What's up with that.

 

Those numbers/letters refer to max load and max speed a tire can handle. Don't ever go lower on max load/speed than what's recommended. It's easy to miss, especially since most people only shop tires by size, and some discount sites dont do a good job of making that info easy to see.

How often do you get an oil change? Had mine done Friday, and I know I was about 4,000 over what was recommended. I use 5W30. Stillmy mechanic didn't mention anything.

 

They say 3,000 I say 5,000.

My 95 jeep had a reminder to change the oil at 7,500 miles until it hit 90,000, than it said every 3,000.

Brother in law was told on his Toyota to go 10,000

Crap, now I'm confused too.

Blower stopped working this morning on the Grand AM. Have heat no blower, that sucked.

 

With Gm it's usually the blower resister. They burn out all the time. Might want to check the pigtail end too. They melt from overheating.

With Gm it's usually the blower resister. They burn out all the time. Might want to check the pigtail end too. They melt from overheating.

 

It was the blower, resister and the wiring. Went ahead and replaced the relay too. Cant complain for 302,000 miles of service.

They say 3,000 I say 5,000.

My 95 jeep had a reminder to change the oil at 7,500 miles until it hit 90,000, than it said every 3,000.

Brother in law was told on his Toyota to go 10,000

Crap, now I'm confused too.

 

Toyota told me 10,000 also.