1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 244

Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is the rear on the edge of the driver's door shows correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting at leastthree for hours 01 &iv_eu~o more than.a.mile. TI< - When to Check Check your tires once month or more. a Don't forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 Wa). ?--., How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the -pressure, especially if you have radial tireswhich if may look properly inflated eventhey're underinflated. NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you underinflation or that overinflation is a l right. It's not. I your tires don't l f have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing 0 Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can get: Unusualwear 0 Bad handling Rough ride ___.. 0 Needless damage fromroad hazards. If your tires have valve caps, sure to put them back be on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. 6-34