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How long do I have to wait to check my tire pressure after driving?
I got a low tire pressure warning in my car but I keep forgetting to check it until I’m already driving. Can I check my tire pressure right when I get out of my car? How long do I have to wait to check my tire pressure after driving?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! If you’ve just driven your car, you should wait for three hours before checking your tire pressure. This is because the heat from the friction caused by driving can affect tire pressure, meaning you won’t get an accurate reading if the tires aren’t cold.
In the colder months,
tire pressure tends to drop
with the temperature. It’s possible that you’ll just need to fill up your tires at your local gas station in order to fix the low tire pressure light in your car.If there’s something more serious going on, however, it can help to have a good roadside assistance policy to help you.
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offers customers a modern roadside assistance membership. Along with traditional benefits, you get Uber-like tracking for the status of your service and the ability to contact your service provider directly for as low as $4.16 a month.Hopefully, you can check your tire pressure soon and get some air added if necessary!
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