1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 338

Inflation -- Tire Pressure m e Certificatioflire label, which is on the rear edgeof the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours driven or no more than 1 mile (1.6 lun). NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: Don't letanyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued If your tireshave toomuch air (overinflation), you can getthe following: 0 Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don't forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gageto check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at 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 out and moisture. dirt 6-40