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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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I have the tire pressure monitoring system and it seems that the computer measure is always about 7psi lower than a manual measure... which is right? i am not sure which one to use, i use the manual measure... thanks...
 
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You can use the computer and reset and relearn the pressures, but it's pretty inaccurate regardless. The only thing it is good for is telling you that you have a flat before you drive off.
 
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Originally Posted by bchow83
I have the tire pressure monitoring system and it seems that the computer measure is always about 7psi lower than a manual measure... which is right? i am not sure which one to use, i use the manual measure... thanks...
I would always go with the manual measurement. My TPMS also reads around 4 psi lower, and gives me pressure warnings when not required. So by always crying wolf, I wouldn't likely catch a major issue until too late, unless I happened to have the right display in view on the speedo.
 
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