The University of New Mexico Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) introduced a new cost-free service on campus today - a mobile Tire Pressure Checking Station. The station, which will move to different venues around campus daily, will provide tire pressure measurement and adjustment service to student, staff, and faculty vehicles.
“Checking tire pressure is one of the easiest ways to improve fuel efficiency, be safe on the road, and protect your tires,” said PATS Director Clovis Acosta. “Being aware of ways to maximize your vehicle’s efficiency not only has economic benefits, but contributes to our community’s quality of air by reducing waste emissions.”
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at www.fueleconomy.gov, properly inflated tires can improve gas mileage by up to 3 percent, providing a fuel economy benefit of up to $0.12 per gallon.
The Tire Pressure Checking Station opened at President’s House on Monday, Sept. 8 from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. The station will be at the following locations the rest of the week:
Tuesday, Sept. 9: G Lot | 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Q Lot | 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 11: Upper M Lot | 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12: Lower M Lot | 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Subsequent dates and locations will be listed on the PATS website at http://www.unm.edu/parking.
For more information visit Parking and Transportation Services online at http://unm.edu/parking or contact Brian Kilburn at bkilburn@parking.unm.edu.
Media Contact: Benson Hendrix, (505) 277-1816. Email: bhendrix@unm.edu