Tyre Pressure Monitor

[Colin1969]

Is the tyre monitor system for detecting sudden pressure loss or does it let you know when more air is required over natural loss ? Meaning one does not have to check with a gauge every two or 3 weeks ? 

 

Thanks 

[Shelby - Fiesta Zetec S]

It usually only tells you when the tyre is loosing pressure quick unless you have tyre pressure sensors which display the pressure of each tyre

[karl46]

The monitors detect any loss of pressure from the set preset, so you are right that it means that you do not have to check pressures , but it does not absolve you from just forgetting and ignoring your tyres.

[E5GDM]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

WARNING

The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for manually checking your tire pressure. For more precise measurements, use a tire gauge to check your tire pressure at least once a month. Failure to properly maintain tire pressure can increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.