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Always on Guard (TMPS)

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure your tires are properly inflated.  If one or more is vastly over- or underinflated, that has the po...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System In

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of folks driving around on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your service...
Published on: Jul 04, 2023

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Sparks, NV, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated&...
Published on: Jun 05, 2022

Tire Pressure Confusion (Tire Pressure Monitors)

All passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems – or TPMS.  TPMS alerts you when your tires aren’t properly inflated with a warning l...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around NV on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Sep 14, 2019

Simple Answers from Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment for Sparks: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Question My tire pressure warning light came on recently.  What does that mean? Answer It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure.  The dashboard warning light, which lo...
Published on: Dec 23, 2018

Simple Answers from Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment for Sparks: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressur...
Published on: Feb 08, 2016