Susquehanna Auto Clinic
18200 E US Highway 24, Independence, MO 64056 816.796.8900

Tires and Wheels

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Always on Guard (TMPS)

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure your tires are properly inflated.  If one or more is vastly over- or underinflated, that has the po...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

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: May 04, 2023

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around MO on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Apr 27, 2021

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Independence, MO, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inf...
Published on: Apr 17, 2019

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: Dec 02, 2018

Simple Answers from Susquehanna Auto Clinic for Independence: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Question My tire pressure warning light came on recently.  What does that mean? Answer It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure.  The dashboard warning light, which lo...
Published on: Nov 09, 2016

Simple Answers from Susquehanna Auto Clinic for Independence: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Susquehanna Auto Clinic Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dash...
Published on: May 14, 2014

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: Nov 10, 2011