A tire-pressure sensor is a small programmable electronic device, located in the pressurized pocket made by a wheel and tire, that constantly measures the air pressure inside the tire. The sensor ...

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are relatively new additions to your car’s suite of sensors. At least if you’re old enough to remember when keeping an eye on tire pressures was boasted about ...

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

When this warning lamp illuminates on your instrument panel, at least one of your tires is 25 percent below its correct pressure. This TPMS sensor uses a lithium battery with a five- to 10-year life ...

Improperly inflated tires, whether too much or too little, can lead to serious safety hazards, including sudden blowouts, poor steering, and difficulties in controlling your vehicle. Checking tire ...

Big changes between high and low temperatures that happen in the fall can trigger an alert on your dashboard, one that may leave some drivers wondering what to do next. If you see a symbol that ...