Wheelock's Service
620 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3035

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Simple Answers from Wheelock's Service for AMES: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Wheelock's Service Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around IA on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Jun 02, 2020

Tire Pressure Confusion (Tire Pressure Monitors)

All passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems – or TPMS.  TPMS alerts you when your tires aren’t properly inflated with a warning l...
Published on: Mar 30, 2020

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.  The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a warning light on th...
Published on: Mar 28, 2020

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in AMES, IA, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated&nb...
Published on: Feb 25, 2017

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System In

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of folks driving around on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your service...
Published on: Jan 12, 2016