P&M Automotive
264 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, OR 97301 503.363.9956

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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: Jan 26, 2025

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Salem, Oregon, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflat...
Published on: Jan 06, 2021

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: Nov 24, 2020

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: Sep 02, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Oregon on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendl...
Published on: Nov 18, 2016

Simple Answers from P&M Automotive for Salem: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?P&M Automotive Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard war...
Published on: May 16, 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: Oct 19, 2011