Ever since I started driving, I've kept a diary of miles, mpg, costs, etc. for each car I've owned. When I got my first car at age 16, I developed a habit of once-a-week checking all fluids and batteries, and a once-a-month of checking tire pressure.
The wife's minivan had a reduced tire pressure on the right rear last Sept. 28 (monthly check) by about 7 psi. I filled it up, and began monitoring it once a week. Sure enough, it was losing 2 psi per week. Took it to an old time tire repair store (Doc's Tires), run by a really nice, but crusty ol' guy. My first time there, but I've heard from all of the hot-rodders that if you have a really unusual tire or wheel (e.g. two piece rims), Doc's the guy. Any way, sure enough, there was a nail in that tire, and they fixed it right away.
I believe that is the first time my weekly/monthly checks paid off. Now I don't feel so anal any more.
The wife's minivan had a reduced tire pressure on the right rear last Sept. 28 (monthly check) by about 7 psi. I filled it up, and began monitoring it once a week. Sure enough, it was losing 2 psi per week. Took it to an old time tire repair store (Doc's Tires), run by a really nice, but crusty ol' guy. My first time there, but I've heard from all of the hot-rodders that if you have a really unusual tire or wheel (e.g. two piece rims), Doc's the guy. Any way, sure enough, there was a nail in that tire, and they fixed it right away.
I believe that is the first time my weekly/monthly checks paid off. Now I don't feel so anal any more.
