Learn More About Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, CO

Proper tire pressure is important for proper tire tread wear, which is vital to safe driving and extending the life of your tires. All vehicles made after 2007 are required to include tire pressure monitors, so it's now much easier to tell when your tire pressure is low. The tire pressure monitoring system in your Subaru is incredibly advanced and can let you know when tire pressure has fallen below safe levels and needs to be serviced.

What is a Tire Pressure Monitoring System?

A direct tire pressure monitoring system uses a sensor to detect when a certain tire's pressure has fallen too low. An indirect tire pressure monitoring system works with the anti-lock brake system to detect wheel speed and let you know when your tire pressure is low based on how fast one wheel is spinning compared to the others. Both systems are meant to alert you when your tires are running too low and enduring friction too high to handle safely.

What is the Right Tire Pressure for Your Subaru?

Tire pressure requirements are different for each vehicle and vary based on season as well. The proper pressure level for your vehicle could be anywhere from 29 to 42 psi, so checking your owner's manual and talking with one of our certified Subaru technicians is the best way to find out the correct psi for your model.

Subaru Service North of Denver, CO at Mike Shaw Subaru

You'll always get our lowest price, guaranteed on vehicle purchases, at Mike Shaw Subaru, but you'll also get the best certified Subaru service in the Thornton, CO area at our service center! Our factory trained service technicians know how to best care for the advanced BOXER engine in your Subaru, and we only use genuine Subaru parts for every service. If you prefer to do it yourself, you can find what you need in our well-stocked parts center. Be sure to check out our service specials before you stop by and we'll see you soon at Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, CO.