Hewitt's Auto Service
340 GRANITE ST YARMOUTH, Maine 04096 | (207) 846-4366

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in , , since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and...
Published on: Jan 02, 2024

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: Oct 01, 2023

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly and ...
Published on: Dec 14, 2022

Simple Answers from Hewitt's Auto Service for : Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Hewitt's Auto Service Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashbo...
Published on: Dec 03, 2021

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.  The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a warning light on th...
Published on: Aug 22, 2019

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: Apr 11, 2016