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Recommended Subaru tire pressure PSI levels vary by model, year, wheel size, and wheel location, but figuring out the correct PSI for your vehicle doesn't have to be complex. Did your Subaru low tire pressure light turn on the dashboard? Tom Wood Subaru can help.
We've created this guide to help explain where to locate tire pressure information on your Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek models, how to perform a Subaru tire pressure reset, and what common mistakes to avoid when checking or adjusting PSIs. Let's get started!
All Subaru vehicles come with a door-jamb sticker that lists the recommended cold tire pressure. Vehicles in our new Subaru inventory and any models built in or after 2018 will also display tire pressure information on their digital instrument clusters. Just click the steering wheel arrows or the i/SET steering wheel toggle until you reach the TPMS/Tire Pressure screen.
Note: Has your Subaru been parked for a while? Its TPMS sensors have likely entered sleep mode. Driving for a few miles will wake them up.
First, it's important to understand that front and rear Subaru tire pressure will almost always be different. With that in mind, Subaru SUVs built between 2020 and 2027 will likely have the following recommended tire pressure ranges:
It's also worth mentioning that tire pressure affects your SUV's handling, fuel efficiency, and tire life, so keeping your tires properly inflated is a win-win all around.
Now, let's get specific about Subaru tire pressure. Again, we always recommend checking your SUV's door sticker for information, but the following numbers should steer you in the right direction.
Note: You should always rely on your vehicle's door jamb sticker or owner's manual for the most reliable tire pressure specs. Do not reference the maximum pressure printed on your tire's sidewall.
Subaru tire pressure recommendations vary by model year, tire size, trim level, and payload. Curious to know more? Here's why and how those factors matter.
Say you're cruising down the highway when suddenly the Subaru tire pressure light flashes on. You take your intended exit, then pull over to scroll to your vehicle's TPMS screen and see which Subaru tire pressure sensor is highlighting a problem. The next logical step is to measure the affected tire's pressure, but if the rubber is still warm, so is the air inside the tire. Warm air will not give you an accurate PSI reading, which could cause you to underinflate tires when trying to adjust them.
Instead of driving to the nearest air pump, make a mental note to check your Subaru tire pressure after you've arrived at your destination and your SUV has sat, turned off, for multiple hours. Taking a "cold" reading like this will give you a much better idea of your actual tire pressure and how much of an adjustment you need to make.
Note: Official Subaru tire pressure guidelines suggest adjusting your tire pressure by one PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit of consistent temperature change. Contact us for guidance.
Subaru tire pressure can be adjusted just as easily as it can be checked. Start by uncapping the tire's valve and attaching a pressure gauge to the exposed valve stem. If the tires are overinflated, the gauge likely has a pressure relief valve to "air out" the tires. When filling them with air, make sure to check the current Subaru tire pressure every so often to avoid overfilling.
After the tires have cooled and been adjusted, you can take your SUV out for a short drive to recalibrate its Subaru tire pressure sensor. If all is well, the Subaru tire pressure warning light will deactivate on its own. If, for some reason, the warning light does not disappear after taking these steps, please reach out to Tom Wood Subaru, as our in-house Subaru service center can help diagnose and treat any dashboard light.
Tom Wood Subaru is proud to offer first-class automotive service, including tire pressure checks and adjustments. If you'd rather have a professional do the job, schedule service today; our technicians are always here to support you. We even offer helpful service specials to offset your costs!
Most Subaru SUVs built in the past seven years require front tire pressures between 32 and 36 PSI and rear tire pressures between 30 and 35 PSI.
In 2018 and newer Subaru models, you can scroll to your TPMS screen on your dashboard instrument display using the up and down arrow buttons or the i/SET toggle switch on your vehicle's steering wheel.
You shouldn't need to manually reset your Subaru tire pressure light if your vehicle was built in or after 2018. These cars can automatically recalibrate their tire sensors as you drive after their proper PSIs have been reached.
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