How to Fill Tires of a Buick with Air

Maintaining good car tire pressure on your Buick model is an ongoing vehicle care task. Overinflation risks tire blowouts while driving in Winter Haven or anywhere else, while underinflated tires cause issues such as decreased fuel economy, decreased traction and longer stopping distances on Bartow roads, and sidewall damage. Learn how to fill tires with air today and message the service team at Buick Lakeland with any questions. Our service department in Lakeland is here to help you maintain your vehicle, as is our tire department! Contact us any time to make an appointment. 

Adding Air to Tires: Step-by-Step Guide

Even if you’ve never adjusted your car tire pressure on your own, it’s not too hard if you have a guide. To add air to your Buick tires, follow the steps below: 

• Pull up to the air dispenser at your local gas station. 
• Make sure you can reach all four tires with the air hose.
• Remove the cap from the tire valve on the first tire.
• Then, use your tire gauge to check the air pressure in the tire.
• Repeat this process for the other three tires. 

It’s worth noting that the air hose gauges at many gas stations aren’t 100% reliable. This is often because driving causes the tires to heat and the inside to expand; this increases the car tire pressure. Above all, you’ll want to avoid overinflating the tire. Use the air hose to add air in short bursts and make sure that—regardless of what the second reading is—you only top up what was lost before visiting the dispenser. 

If you do add too much air—don’t panic. Simply release some of the air. Press the pin on the tire valve with the back of the air hose nozzle, or use the small knob on the back of the rounded end of the tire gauge. And most importantly, don’t give up if you have to adjust the pressure more than a few times. It takes practice! 

How Much Air Should I Put in My Tires? 

You can find the recommended car tire pressure for new vehicles shown on a sticker inside the driver’s door. If you’re unable to find a sticker, check the owner’s manual; there, you’ll find everything you need to know about your car’s tire pressure. Generally, passenger cars suggest 32 to 35 psi (pound per square inch) when they’re cold. To get the most accurate reading you can, check the tire pressure after your Buick vehicle has cooled off. When inflating your tires, keep the following in mind: 

• Don’t inflate your tires to the psi given on the actual tire. This number indicates the maximum amount of pressure the tire can hold—not its recommended psi. 
• You can usually tell that you’ve overinflated your tires when the ride quality is bouncy and the car is harder to handle. 
• Underinflated tires can lead to faster tire wear and tear.

Schedule Tire Service at Buick Lakeland Near Brandon! 

Now you know how to fill tires with air! Would you prefer to have your tires professionally inflated by our team? If you require tire inflation or any other tire services, such as rotation or replacement services, contact (863) 248-3939 or send a message online today. Let us know if you have any questions! For additional tire-related reads, review our Buick tire guide and learn how often you should rotate your tires!