Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 394 / 539

Comprobaremos la presión de los neumáticos con ...

We will check the tyre pressure...

  • Afrecuencia y con los neumáticos fríos.often, with the tyres cold.
  • Bfrecuencia y con los neumáticos calientes, después de haber rodado 20 o 30 kilómetros.often, with the tyres hot, after driving 20 or 30 kilometres.
  • Cpoca frecuencia, solo cuando pasemos la ITV.rarely, only at the vehicle inspection (ITV).
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Correct answer

  • Afrecuencia y con los neumáticos fríos.often, with the tyres cold.
Explanation

Tyre pressure should be checked often and with the tyres cold. Checking it with the tyres hot gives a wrong reading, because it will always show a higher pressure than the real one.

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