Mackert Automotive
3416 B 57th St. Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253.851.3307

Tires and Wheels

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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: Sep 15, 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: Sep 08, 2022

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: Jul 22, 2022

Simple Answers from Mackert Automotive for Gig Harbor: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Mackert Automotive Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard...
Published on: Dec 05, 2020

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around WA on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Dec 12, 2017

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Gig Harbor, WA, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-infla...
Published on: Oct 07, 2016

Simple Answers from Mackert Automotive for Gig Harbor: 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 02, 2015

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: Nov 25, 2011