TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, alert you if you have unsafe air pressure in any of your tires. These monitors are installed in your wheels, and alert you through a symbol on the dashboard that looks a little like a flat tire.
In 2007, the Federal TREAD act (or Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation) began requiring all new cars and light trucks come equipped with TPMS. This legislation, like that requiring air bags, helps to keep you safe on the road.
The TPMS sensors are located inside each of your wheels. The sensors send a radio frequency signal to the vehicle onboard computer, which will illuminate a light on your dashboard if your tire pressure were to become unsafe.
If you see that light activate and stay on, you’ll want to pull over and check that your tires are okay. It’s a good idea to carry a digital air pressure gauge for checks like these. As long as your tires are safe, you can drive on to a shop and have the air topped off. If the tire is punctured or flat, you can change it or call Tow to Pep. (1-800-PEP-BOYS)
Driving on underinflated tires is dangerous. They create friction, heat up and can blow out while you’re driving — this causes thousands of accidents every year. Seventy-five percent of all roadside flats are caused by under-inflation. Underinflated tires also waste money. They lower your fuel efficiency up to 10 miles for every fill-up, costing money each time you go to the pump. Underinflated tires also degrade faster, sending you to the shop for a big ticket purchase earlier than necessary.
If the light comes on and starts flashing, that means one or more of your sensors can’t accurately measure your air pressure. It’s probably due to a low battery. The sensor battery life is about 5 to 7 years. Once the TPMS battery dies, the sensor itself needs to be replaced.
When you come to Pep Boys for your TPMS, we have everything you need, so you don’t need to make a trip to the dealer. We replace all four sensors at the same time, since if one has a dead battery; the others are going to follow.
We know replacing TPMS sensors is an investment, but it’s one that ultimately keeps you safe and saves you money. If you stop by Pep Boys, there are four things we can do for you:
1. Check your tire pressure and adjust your air. We’ll always do that for free.
2. We can diagnose what might be wrong with your tires.
3. We can replace your sensors.
4. And we can “relearn” your TPMS — basically, we reboot the system so it can make an accurate read.
It’s our promise to you that we will keep you safe and keep your tires rolling.
Visit your neighborhood Pep Boys Auto Store today or shop online at https://www.PepBoys.com.
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Turn random household items into a fully functional hobby rocket, for under $10. In this video you’ll see how to build the “Randomizer” Rocket, from scratch.
Free Sonic Dad Template & PDF: https://bit.ly/SonicDadRandomizerPDF
Some quick links to a few of the materials I used:
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Electric Igniters: https://bit.ly/RocketIgniters
Screw-Lock Sugar Rockets: https://goo.gl/Qcs1wy
Randomizer Launch-pad: https://goo.gl/F8HfYG
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WARNING:
This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume responsibility for the results of your actions. Playing with experimental rockets could result in serious injury, property damage and/or legal ramifications. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
Music By:
Music by Scott & Brendo “Kitten Air” Instrumental
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Project Inspired By: Ritchie Kinmont with https://www.sonicdad.com (https://bit.ly/SDRandomizerProject)
Project History & More Info:
This project was inspired by my good friend Ritchie Kinmont with https://www.sonicdad.com.
We collaborated together on a design for a rocket that could be powered by the sugar motors I showed you how to make in a previous video (https://bit.ly/SugarRocket) made with PVC, sugar, kitty litter, and stump remover.
The new “Screw-Lock” version features threaded PVC risers, that allow the motors to quickly be changed, for faster turn-around times, and they have built in ejection charges for popping out the parachute at apogee.
Last year I promised that if there was enough interest, I’d try to develop a rocket that could be used with the sugar motors .. and my goal was to build a version where the sugar motors could screw onto the bottom of the rocket for convenience.
At the beginning of the year, the Sonic Dad team reached looking to do some kind of a collaboration, and the timing was perfect. So I asked Ritchie if he could help me engineer a sugar rocket.
Most rocket clubs won’t let you fly sugar motors, except on special experimental launch days. However, the “Randomizer” rocket can also be used with commercial “Estes” D12-3 and E9-6 black power motors. So if you go with those, there’s a good chance they’ll let you fly your rocket at any club launch.
The rocket can fly over 1,000 feet high, and depending on the winds, can stay in the air for around 5 minutes while it floats back to the ground, so it’s important to be super cautious where, and when, you launch to avoid doing any damage.
This video completes the rocket building series, and I’m really excited to share my passion for building and launching rockets with completely home-made equipment. In my opinion, it’s the best way to learn about how rocketry really works.