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2003 Acura TL Base 4dr Sedan 3.2L
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Front-Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size
19 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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June 9, 2008, 2:14 pm
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June 9, 2008, 2:14 pm
SFClubKid
Question: Do you check your tire pressures cold or warm?
Does it matter?
June 10, 2008, 4:37 pm
David V
You should check your tires pressures on level ground before the car has been driven. Once the tires have been warmed up, the air inside them expands and can, excuse the pun, inflate the readings you are seeing for tire pressures. Cold tire pressures also correspond with the published pressures you'll want to follow per the manufacturer's recommendations.
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August 13, 2008, 5:13 pm
David
Manual says to check when cold - after the car has set for at least 3 hours.
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