Tire shops have turned a once simple errand into a surprisingly technical decision point: when you buy a fresh set of rubber, should you also spring for new tire pressure sensors hiding inside each ...

TPMS sensors aren’t always reliable. They can fail due to an aging battery or specific system issues, so always check your ...

The other system is a direct system which uses battery-powered radio transmitters at each wheel and will give an actual pressure reading for each tire (most cars). When the transmitter stops ...

Tire pressure light stays on? Learn common causes, simple fixes, and when to see a professional to keep your car safe and ...

TPMS stands for tire pressure monitoring system, a system required on all new cars in the U.S. since the 2008 model year and available on many vehicles before then. Using sensors in either the valve ...

Keeping your tires in check is easier now more than ever. With TPMS sensors in place, your car tells you if pressure is out of whack and even gives a live reading of tire pressure in some cases. With ...

Tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS) work by constantly measuring the air pressure within all four of your tires, then relaying that data to your car's computer. If the system is unable to measure ...

Is it safe to drive a vehicle when the TPMS light is on? Why does 2010 Highlander make clunking sounds when driving over potholes? Do 'check engine' codes mean 2003 Camry needs a new catalytic ...

Band-mounted TPMS sensors pose time, cost, and maintenance risks, with lessons from past failures warning fleets to proceed ...

A friend of mine recently replaced an older vehicle with a new one of the same make and model. Among the many changes he saw was that the single mandated icon indicating low pressure in one ...