Post by Pete on Sept 29, 2017 18:04:29 GMT
When I'd first read the owner's manual for my SUV a year ago I noted that it has a LTP warning light. And I'd thought, who needs that? Just check it yourself. Which I do, I check all the tires once per month.
Anyway, on my way to work this a.m. I heard a 'ding' & that light came on half way to work. Driving didn't feel any different so I continued on my way. I figured the pressure had dropped some due to the cold, it was 45 degrees & cold will result in a few lbs lower pressure.
Once I got to work I got out my pressure gauge & the one front tire only read 20 lbs, it's supposed to be 30. Turned out there was a screw embedded in the tire. So I got our tire fix-it kit we use at work & plugged the hole, after pulling out the screw. Sprayed the tire's surface with soapy water, no bubbles. Pumped 30 lbs into the tire & checked it thru the day a few times. No loss of pressure.
Now, without that LTP light I would've gotten to my vehicle later to find a completely flat tire. A much bigger hassle than simply plugging a hole. So, that light that I'd thought was frivolous actually saved the day.
Anyway, on my way to work this a.m. I heard a 'ding' & that light came on half way to work. Driving didn't feel any different so I continued on my way. I figured the pressure had dropped some due to the cold, it was 45 degrees & cold will result in a few lbs lower pressure.
Once I got to work I got out my pressure gauge & the one front tire only read 20 lbs, it's supposed to be 30. Turned out there was a screw embedded in the tire. So I got our tire fix-it kit we use at work & plugged the hole, after pulling out the screw. Sprayed the tire's surface with soapy water, no bubbles. Pumped 30 lbs into the tire & checked it thru the day a few times. No loss of pressure.
Now, without that LTP light I would've gotten to my vehicle later to find a completely flat tire. A much bigger hassle than simply plugging a hole. So, that light that I'd thought was frivolous actually saved the day.
