10/21/2026
DID YOUR TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COME ON THIS MORNING? YOU'RE NOT ALONE!
π₯Ά Boulder just experienced its first overnight freeze of the season, and those little yellow tire pressure warning lights are lighting up dashboards all over town!
Why is this happening?
π‘οΈ Cold weather lowers tire pressure! For every 10Β°F drop in temperature, tire pressure decreases approximately 1 PSI.
β οΈ Your TPMS is doing its job! Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System detects when tire pressure drops below a certain threshold and alerts you.
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The good news? It doesn't necessarily mean you have a flat tire, a leak, or a faulty sensor. Sometimes, it's simply the colder weather!
π§ What should you do?
βοΈ Check your tire pressures when your tires are cold.
βοΈ Inflate them to the manufacturer's recommended pressure, usually found on the driver's door-jamb sticker.
βοΈ If the light stays on or one tire continues losing pressure, have it inspected.
Need help? Ridgeline Automotive has you covered!
From checking tire pressure to diagnosing TPMS problems, our service team is ready to help keep you safely on the road.
π Ridgeline Automotive β Sales & Service
π 6367 Arapahoe Avenue, Unit D
Boulder, CO 80303
π 303-442-4141
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