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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Oroville, CA, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflate...
Published on: Jun 08, 2025

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: Oct 29, 2023

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: Jun 11, 2023

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around CA on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Mar 14, 2022

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: Jul 18, 2021

Simple Answers from Dirks Automotive & Transmission for Oroville: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Dirks Automotive & Transmission Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. ...
Published on: May 18, 2020