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Stopped at a rest area near Flagstaff and saw something that made me think
I was driving back from a trip yesterday and pulled into that big rest stop just east of Flagstaff on I-40. While I was stretching my legs, I saw a guy in the parking lot with his hood up, trying to jump his truck with one of those small portable battery packs. He was having a real hard time, and it got me looking at all the cars parked there. I must have seen at least four other vehicles with really low tire pressure, just from a quick glance. It hit me how many people are out on the road right now who probably haven't checked their tire pressure or battery terminals in months. I carry a cheap tire gauge and a set of jumper cables in my trunk, and it costs maybe thirty bucks total. That little kit has gotten me and a few strangers out of a bind more than once. It's such a simple thing to do, but it makes a big difference when you need it. Has anyone else had a moment like that, where seeing someone else struggle made you glad you did your basic car checks?
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brown.wesley6mo ago
My tire gauge is some generic brand from the auto parts store, but it gets the job done. Seeing that guy struggle made me double-check my own battery terminals when I got home, they were pretty corroded. You're right about that small kit making a big difference, it's saved my bacon before. Hey @david_fisher37, as long as it reads the pressure, the brand doesn't matter too much in my book.
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