Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 391 / 539

La presión de los neumáticos debe comprobarse:

Tyre pressure should be checked:

  • APreferiblemente en frío (antes de rodar o tras poco recorrido).Preferably when cold (before driving or after a short distance).
  • BSolo con el neumático muy caliente.Only when the tyre is very hot.
  • CNunca, no hace falta.Never, there is no need.
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Correct answer

  • APreferiblemente en frío (antes de rodar o tras poco recorrido).Preferably when cold (before driving or after a short distance).
Explanation

Pressure is measured when cold, because when the tyre is hot the air expands and the reading is not reliable.

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