🔥 Full Car Service Special — Semi-Synthetic 10W-40 $169 · 5W-30 $179
Includes oil & filter change, air filter inspection, brake inspection, suspension & steering check, exhaust/belts/hoses inspection, all lights checked, tyre pressure check & adjustment, fluids topped up, and a FREE car wash & vacuum.
When Did You Last Check Your Tyre Pressure?
Included in every free safety inspection — all four wheels, checked properly.
📍 8/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone VIC 3012The Mechanism
An under-inflated tyre has more of its surface in contact with the road, creating more rolling resistance — the engine has to work harder to maintain the same speed, using more fuel to cover the same distance.
Why It's Easy to Miss
Tyres lose pressure gradually and naturally over time — even without a puncture, normal air permeation through the rubber and temperature changes cause a slow, steady decline that's rarely dramatic enough to notice by feel alone.
Temperature Makes It Worse
Tyre pressure drops in cold weather as the air inside contracts — a tyre correctly inflated in summer can be noticeably under-inflated by the time winter arrives, without anyone having done anything wrong.
Beyond Fuel Economy
Under-inflated tyres also wear unevenly (typically along the outer edges) and increase braking distance — the fuel cost is real, but it's not even the most safety-relevant reason to check pressure regularly.
How often to check: Monthly, plus before any long trip and at each change of season — takes under two minutes with a simple gauge, and the correct pressure for your specific car is usually printed on a sticker inside the driver's door frame, not necessarily the number printed on the tyre sidewall itself.
For other maintenance items that affect fuel economy, see our chapter: Is Your Car Guzzling More Fuel Than It Should?
When Did You Last Check Your Tyre Pressure?
Included in every free safety inspection — all four wheels, checked properly.
📍 8/61 Wattle Road, Maidstone VIC 3012