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Originally Posted by mr5by5
With about 500 miles on my '09 (Base) Fit I had not checked the Tire Pressure yet - just took a look and it is sitting @ 28 PSI (temp. is about 70 F this AM).
I just posted milage at first fill-up yesterday but am pretty sure that will go up with a change in tire pressure (exclusive of "break-in")! Will re-check and go up to 36 PSI when temp. gets to 75-80 at mid-day, this should give me a cross-over with low tire pressure for first tankful...
Thought I would post this as an ALERT since I did not expect dealer to have pressure set so low for delivery - something for other new owners to check right away, I guess!
BTW: I use a Victor dial pressure gage - it is a good one. Would not rely on a cheapo plastic unit you can get at Walmart!
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I never trust dealers to provide as much attention detail as I would, which is why I do most of my own maintenance. I prefer digital tire pressure gauges, which I think are more accurate. I have never observed more than 0.5 psi variation among multiple digital gauges, vs much larger variations among dial gauges.
"Cold" tire pressure is one of those unfortunate terms, and really means when the tire is at ambient temperature. Temp makes a big difference, and within reason, over-inflation is preferable to under, so I set tire pressures in the morning, even if that means slight over-inflation by the heat of afternoon. Since tires naturally lose some air over time, it's especially important to check frequently in the fall, when temperatures drop; less frequently, when rising temperatures compensate for air loss.