1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 266

Inflation (Continued) NOTICE: The Certification/Til-e-~ label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures If your tires havetoo much air (overinflation), for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your you can get the following: vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven 0 Unusualwear no 1mre than 1 mile (1.6 ktn). 0 Badhandling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation o r overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), can you get the following: 0 Too much flexing Too much heat 0 Tireoverloading Badwear 0 Badhandling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure o f the spare tire. -- Tire Pressure I I Haw to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if yom tires are properly inflated simply by looking a t them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping o u t dirt and moisture. 6-42