Monthly checks, chain guidance, and antenna locations help technicians keep TPMS systems accurate during winter.

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 ...

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TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems are now standard equipment on today's passenger vehicles. TPMS sensors gather data in real time and often are attached to the back of the valve stem or banded ...

Modern cars can do a lot of impressive stuff. The onboard diagnostic (OBD) system can tell us when there's a vehicle malfunction by activating the check engine light, while advanced car safety ...

There are several types of TPMS systems but the most prevalent is the direct battery operated type. This was also the one focused on in the Defcon session. The TPMS is made up of 4 or 5 sensors (5 if ...

I have a new 2017 Toyota Highlander. My question is in regards to adding a pair of aftermarket sensors on to my winter steel rims. Once the sensors/air stems are professionally installed, do I not ...

Tyres are one of, if not the most important part of your car. They’re your connection to the road, and if they’re not on top form your car won’t grip effectively, nor will it be as efficient as it ...

Your car's tires are a vital element of your car's overall safety, and absolutely must be in ideal working order to ensure a safe driving experience. However, while it's easy enough to clock a ...

[Ross] has a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. Like many late model cars, each tire contains a direct tire pressure monitoring sensor or TPMS that wirelessly sends data about the tire status to the car. However, ...

Recently, I went to a Toyota dealer to have my almost-new mounted winter tires installed on my 2012 vehicle. The dealer told me they could not put them on legally as the wheels did not have tire ...