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[gategrrl]

Whoa, I was wondering why my car seemed to be handling sluggishly, especially right after I had the oil changed at the dealer's recently (about three weeks ago). I just repressurized my tires. ALL of them were down to about 20 p/sqinch, but the front driver's side tire was the lowest. I don't think I've ever had my tires ever go down that low before and so fast. I've driven on them for six months without checking the tire pressure, and nothing was wrong with the pressure.

Maybe the tires aren't seated on the wheels tightly enough?

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[ndmzero.livejournal.com]

I don't know enough about cars to speculate -- but if I were you I'd make sure you ask the dealer to check the tire pressure next time you get the oil changed -- isn't that part of the service (or if it isn't, mention that you may decide to take it somewhere where it is included.)

A suspicious person could speculate that the mechanic let the air out of your tires - but of course that's absurd. Still, it's a strange thing to happen to all 4 tires at once.

[gategrrl.livejournal.com]

Well, I checked the slip from when I took the car *exactly one month ago* to get the oil changed, they also checked the air tire pressure while they were at it, and put all them up to 32ppi.

I think it might be wear and tear, and the horrible LA roads in the area.