Properly inflated tires are essential to fuel economy, safety and tread wear – cordless tire inflators make this maintenance task quick and straightforward as long as they contain certain essential features. This portable air pump connects easily with any vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket and features an intuitive digital display and auto-shut off feature to help…
Assuring your tires are adequately inflated is one of the key ways to keeping your bike running smoothly and preventing flats. Though conventional wisdom says more is always better, tire pressure must not exceed their capacity; otherwise they’ll quickly dissipate under extreme conditions and lead to punctures or blowouts. Presta Properly inflated bike tires deliver…
Start by checking if you have your tire pressure gauge handy; its correct value should be displayed on a sticker on your door edge or owner’s manual. Remove the valve stem caps and set them aside (you will reattach them later). Use an air compressor to fill up your tires while checking pressure gauge as…
With less moving parts and fluids to maintain than traditional cars, electric cars require less regular upkeep. But still need to be regularly checked and serviced. This symbol should be fairly self-explanatory: if it glows blue it signifies your EV is ready to drive; if it glows red this means the battery needs charging soon…
Quebec is seeing rapid EV adoption thanks to provincial incentives. Their Roulez vert program offers purchase rebates on models with base MSRP of $55,000 or less; plus it also provides funds to help companies electrify their fleets. However, the government is taking steps to limit rebates for fully electric cars to $8,000 while also decreasing…
Car tires rely on air pressure for proper inflation, increasing both fuel economy and safety. Properly inflated tires help maximize both. Gas station air pumps can be found at nearly every major gas station, usually near or off to one side of the station. Many people rely on air pumps to inflate the tires of…
Maintaining optimal tire pressure is a cost-effective and simple way to improve fuel economy, handling, and ride comfort. Simply grab yourself a tire pressure gauge – easily available from auto parts dealers or gas stations – or a traditional metered stick-type gauge; take off the valve cap from each tire air valve and use this…
At the same time, adding accessories can make a tire pump even more useful than it initially seems – like work lights and sturdy bags to store both pump and two accessory nozzles in. An efficient handheld pump should be fast and straightforward to use. Look for models equipped with digital gauges that automatically shut…
An efficient car tire pump from GSPSCN can help eliminate those pesky low-pressure warning lights. Easily powered from your 12-volt outlet for convenient on-the-go inflation of sports balls or pool toys with two accessory nozzles included for convenient inflation. With only one button for easy use and features such as digital gauge and auto shutoff,…
Consumer Reports recently highlighted how cordless portable tire pumps now provide significant upgrades over the handheld models from yesteryear. Find a model that can reach the tires’ optimal pressure quickly, has an easy-to-read gauge, and auto shuts itself off at your set pressure (a great feature for absentminded drivers). Also consider flexibility. 1. iPump One…
Understand that tire pressure loss could negatively impact handling and fuel economy. Checking tire pressure should be performed first thing in the morning when tires are cold. As your tires warm up, their pressure will increase gradually – find out the recommended PSI on either your driver’s side door placard or owner’s manual. Check the…