Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center
2247 US Route 22 SW, Washington CH, OH, OH 43160 740.335.2000

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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

Simple Answers from Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center for Washington CH, OH: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pr...
Published on: Sep 06, 2022

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: Aug 31, 2021

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Washington CH, OH, OH, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes unde...
Published on: Mar 01, 2020

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: Jul 22, 2018

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around OH on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Mar 28, 2016

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 13, 2011