Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Trenton drivers driving around Ontario on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated but your M & R Auto service advisor can help you. The tire may not look low until it gets below 9 kilograms – which is significantly under-inflated.

Your newer vehicle or light truck might be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This technology has been used by Ontario race car drivers for years. They are able to head off problems from under inflation by closely monitoring tire pressure on the track.

Obviously, TMPS systems don’t come free for Trenton car buyers. Studies have estimated the net costs of the TPMS system itself, maintaining the system, replacement of worn or broken parts and tire repair cost increases. The costs are partially offset for Trenton drivers by savings in fuel and tire wear. There’s also a saving in pricey property damage and travel delay for Trenton drivers. The net cost is estimated to be between $27 and $100.

The government predicts fewer fatal accidents. They estimate that is will cost between three and nine million dollars for every life saved. This newer safety equipment will help Trenton motorists avoid the most common vehicle failure, and possibly a catastrophic accident.

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M & R Auto
342 Sidney Street
Trenton, Ontario K8V 2V2
613-394-6618

At M & R Auto we install quality NAPA replacement parts.