How to Change a Flat Tire near Arlington, VA
How we fully understand how difficult it can be to experience a flat tire during your trip to Arlington House. For that reason, we at Pohanka Honda want to help you be prepared for such an occurrence. Read this overview, then visit our Service Department for further assistance.
What Tools Are Needed?
Before we talk about the first steps you will need to take when you experience a flat tire, you should first understand that you'll need several tools to begin working on your Honda Accord or Civic Sedan. A car jack will be needed to lift your vehicle up to access the wheel. It will usually come with a lever that will be used to pump it. Also, you'll want to have a torque wrench or lug nut wrench on hand to unscrew the bolts. In order to make sure that your spare tire has enough air in it, it’s a good idea to have a pressure gauge as well as a portable air compressor. Other emergency gear, such as blankets and hand warmers, can be beneficial, since roadside trouble in the winter can be particularly unpleasant and dangerous.
Removing the Flat
If you are driving down I-395 and find that you have a flat tire, the first thing to do is pull over to a safe location away from the busy road. Next, secure the aforementioned tools and locate the deflated tire. Start by loosening the lug nuts on the wheel using the torque wrench. This may be difficult at first, but it will become easier as you go. Once they are loose enough to twist by hand, stop unscrewing them and place the car jack beneath the frame of your car, truck, or SUV. Using the provided lever, hoist your vehicle up until the affected wheel is completely off the ground. After that, you simply need to finish taking out the bolts, but contact us if you have any questions so far.
Last Steps
Now that the wheel and flat tire are removed, it is time to equip your vehicle with the spare. Begin by placing the temporary tire on the spot where the old one was. Then, insert each of the bolts into the holes and screw them in by hand. Once each one is tight, you can begin finishing the job with the torque wrench in a star-shaped pattern. Since the wheel will likely begin to spin while you tighten the lug nuts, it can help to lower the jack so that the tire touches the ground. After it is fully secure, remove the jack, and you will be ready to finish your outing in Arlington. However, spare tires are only projected to last 50 miles, so be sure to visit our Tire Center for a replacement very soon.
How Long Do Spare Tires Last?
- Spare tires are designed to be temporary, lasting only about 50 miles. We recommend coming to our service bay as soon as possible to get a replacement.
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