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16 / Petrol · Hack #18
Check tyre pressure monthly. Underinflated tyres burn petrol.
Underinflated tyres increase rolling resistance, which increases fuel use and wears tyres faster.
“the pump is free.”Potential saving
RM5–RM20 / month
≈ RM60–RM240 / year
Effort
5 minutes
Wait, what?
4 / 10
“pretty clever”
CheapHack ratio™
GOODsaving ÷ effort
COMMUNITY TIPDemoLast checked: 12 AUG 2026
THE PROBLEM
Tyres lose pressure slowly. Most drivers never check until a service.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DO
Wait for the tyre warning light or a workshop visit.
(no judgement. we did too.)THE CHEAPHACK
Once a month, use the free air pump at a petrol station and inflate to the pressure on the sticker inside your driver's door.
HOW TO DO IT
- STEP 1Find the recommended pressure sticker on the door frame.
- STEP 2Check pressure when tyres are cold.
- STEP 3Inflate to spec. Don't guess.
You’ll need: A petrol station air pump
THE MATH
RM10 × 12 = RM120
Per month
RM5–RM20
Per year
≈ RM60–RM240
is it worth the hassle?DO THIS NOW.(good ratio · 5 minutes)
WHEN THIS MAKES SENSE
- Every car owner.
WHEN IT DOESN’T
- Never doesn't.
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR
- Fuel saving is small per tank but adds up. Tyre-life saving is often bigger.
- Don't overinflate. Follow the manufacturer spec.
DO THE MATH WITH YOUR NUMBERS
Do the math ↗
You save
RM50 − RM38 = RM12 × 12
RM12 / month
RM144 / year
RM720 over 5 years
small. still yours.Is it worth the hassle?
DO THIS NOW.this is a very good hourly rate.
RM144 for 5 min ≈ RM1,728 per hour of effort.
DID IT WORK FOR YOU?
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