Learn how to prevent TPMS sensor damage when mounting and balancing tires through proper inspection and tool management.

Q: I had a set of snow tires mounted on their own rims that I used with my previous BMW 5 series. I now have a newer model of the same car which is equipped with tire pressure monitors. The local tire ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (Jan. 17, 2012)—Chrysler Group L.L.C. voluntarily is recalling 303 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8s and Chrysler 300 SRT8s because of a possible problem with tire pressuring monitoring systems. The ...

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors monitor the air pressure in a vehicle's tires and alert the driver when the pressure drops below a certain level. They are designed to increase road ...

AKRON—While tire technicians have been dealing with broken sensors and corroded valve stems since tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) became a federally mandated feature on all U.S. passenger ...

Treat TPMS service like a lesson plan. Educate customers, diagnose issues, and replace sensors before problems start.

Modern cars can do a lot of impressive stuff. The onboard diagnostic (OBD) system can tell us when there's a vehicle malfunction by activating the check engine light, while advanced car safety ...

If you drive a relatively modern vehicle, chances are that it has an integrated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). These systems work with the car's central computer and are designed to monitor ...

Q: I am a new subscriber to your magazine and love learning about all generations of Corvettes. I am the owner of a '97 C5 Corvette and am having a problem with my tire warning light, it has been on ...