Learn when TPMS sensor replacement is needed, how sensor modes work, and tips for troubleshooting signal issues in the shop.

Some shops recommend installing traditional metal valve stems, throwing the TPMS in the trash, and putting some tape over the gauge cluster to block out the warning light.

If I mount the wheels with the snow tires myself without installing any TPMS, will there be any problem with the car, other than an alarm? I can live with an alarm for three months.

TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems are now standard equipment on today's passenger vehicles. TPMS sensors gather data in real time and often are attached to the back of the valve stem or banded ...

Unlike other parts on your car, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors have their own battery, which means they eventually die. How much is a new one?