It may be inevitable during a crisp fall or chilly winter morning that you'll turn on your car and an indicator light will light up your dashboard. You may know exactly what it is and ...

Most importantly, don’t just ignore a warning light without checking. Low tire pressure can pose a serious safety hazard. “Low tire pressure makes it more difficult to steer and stop, which ...

Tire warning light on a car dashboard. But in cold weather, the TPMS may trigger a warning because of something completely natural.

The TPMS light means your tires are at least 25 percent below the proper air pressure. This is a safety risk, especially if you’re carrying a load close to your vehicle’s max capacity.

On some old cars, like the 2006 Honda Pilot, there are two separate indicators related to your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The first is the Low Tire Pressure light, which looks like a ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I drive a 2006 Toyota RAV4. A few months ago, I got new tires. The low-tire-pressure indicator light has been on almost constantly since the new tires were put on. I have been back ...

One of the frustrating situations while driving on the road is having a flat tire. It could be avoided if there is a routine car maintenance task to check tire pressures and inflate them as necessary.

If your tire pressure warning light comes on, you should check your tires using a tire pressure gauge, according to Car and Driver. Tire pressure gauges can be purchased for as little as $4 online.

You'll need just one item: a tire pressure gauge. For just a few bucks, the classic pen-style tire gauge is easy to throw in the glovebox, or you can purchase a dial or digital tire gauge.