Check your spare

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Jonny Zero, Oct 7, 2012.

  1. Jonny Zero

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    I checked my spare today and was surpised to find that it was at 50PSI. After I took delivery in mid June, I set it to 65 PSI (I always set my spare higher, it is far easier to bleed it down to spec road side, then to pump it up).

    Losing 15 PSI in 3.5 months is a lot, even factoring in the 20 degree cooler temperature. Check yours. The worst time to find out your spare is low, is when you need to use it.

    I set mine to 70PSI and put it back in the hole.
     
    #1 Jonny Zero, Oct 7, 2012
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    You might check into an Accu-Gauge valve extender. It makes it a lot easier to check the pressure.
     
    #2 drysider, Oct 7, 2012
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    My was delivered with 95 PSI. I had to bleed it to 65.
     
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    How would you route it to the top without drilling any hole in the cargo tray?
     
    #4 Jonny Zero, Oct 8, 2012
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