BITOGer moment

[mclasser]

My Lyriq is at the dealer having some warranty work done. In the interim I've driven two loaner Lyriqs. With the cooler fall temps here, I had to air up the tires in my cars last week so I was curious about the pressures in the loaners. Both vehicles were at 37 PSI cold; spec is 42. Busted out the portable inflator and aired them up.

These EVs are over 6,000 lbs so proper tire pressure is especially important. In the end, they're not my cars so I shouldn't really care. But the BITOGer in me wouldn't allow that. Now, I have my limits. Would I go so far as to do a synthetic oil change on a rental car like some of the stories I've read on here? No lol

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[Sequoiasoon]

My Lyriq is at the dealer having some warranty work done. In the interim I've driven two loaner Lyriqs. With the cooler fall temps here, I had to air up the tires in my cars last week so I was curious about the pressures in the loaners. Both vehicles were at 37 PSI cold; spec is 42. Busted out the portable inflator and aired them up.

These EVs are over 6,000 lbs so proper tire pressure is especially important. In the end, they're not my cars so I shouldn't really care. But the BITOGer in me wouldn't allow that. Now, I have my limits. Would I go so far as to do a synthetic oil change on a rental car like some of the stories I've read on here? No lol

Thank you for attending my Ted Talk

My last 3 Honda loaners all needed air added. I was driving them for unknown time frame and I'd rather have it correct. I usually vacuum them before I bring back also.

Never changed the oil but di add to an almost new U-Haul again as I was doing a 400 mile road trip. I also did Rain-X on it as it was a 100% chance of rain for the trip and did.

 

[D60]

For plausible deniability, I wouldn't touch a thing. I don't care if a tire explodes while *I* am driving it.

However if it was my wife's loaner, yeah, I'd do basic safety checks and adjust as needed.

 

[mclasser]

For plausible deniability, I wouldn't touch a thing. I don't care if a tire explodes while *I* am driving it.

However if it was my wife's loaner, yeah, I'd do basic safety checks and adjust as needed.

I'm kind of partial to... living... so I don't want tires exploding on me either.

 

[Patman]

When I had a 2025 Kicks as a rental for a few weeks recently one of the first things I did was add air to all 4 tires. I just wanted to make sure that I was getting the best possible fuel economy I could get (so I actually added a couple of pounds above the door spec)

Another thing I had to do was give it a proper wash, it was black and the quick wash they gave it resulted in massive water spots. I also used some of my Adams Graphene detailing spray on it so that it would stay cleaner looking when I drove it in the rain (and it worked)

 

[D60]

I'm kind of partial to... living... so I don't want tires exploding on me either.

"Life is pain, Highness"

 

[Astro14]

My Lyriq is at the dealer having some warranty work done. In the interim I've driven two loaner Lyriqs. With the cooler fall temps here, I had to air up the tires in my cars last week so I was curious about the pressures in the loaners. Both vehicles were at 37 PSI cold; spec is 42. Busted out the portable inflator and aired them up.

These EVs are over 6,000 lbs so proper tire pressure is especially important. In the end, they're not my cars so I shouldn't really care. But the BITOGer in me wouldn't allow that. Now, I have my limits. Would I go so far as to do a synthetic oil change on a rental car like some of the stories I've read on here? No lol

Thank you for attending my Ted Talk

My backpack still has a pencil tire gauge in it from the days when I was in a rental car every other week.

Vermont winter was great for getting a car with the TPMS on.

There is no getting around PV=nRT, and the lot jockeys never bothered to fix them.

 

[JeffKeryk]

@mclasser no worries; I walk my battery inflator down the street airing up tires for any parked cars.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

@mclasser no worries; I walk my battery inflator down the street airing up tires for any parked cars.

See and that is why I need an M18 inflator.

 

[B6_Dolphin]

Another thing I had to do was give it a proper wash, it was black and the quick wash they gave it resulted in massive water spots.

One of my biggest pet peeves when I rent (frequently) through Avis - the side mirrors are just about useless because the "car wash" at their facilities typically leave water spots on the mirrors (& windows, too).

 

[KGMtech]

For a rental or loaner I always check fluid levels and if available with dash display, the tire pressures. I'm driving it and my safety is important, and 3 minutes for peace of mind is cheap.

 

[andrew_j]

If the low tire pressure light or oil light is not on I just drive it.

 

[4wd]

My Lyriq is at the dealer having some warranty work done. In the interim I've driven two loaner Lyriqs. With the cooler fall temps here, I had to air up the tires in my cars last week so I was curious about the pressures in the loaners. Both vehicles were at 37 PSI cold; spec is 42. Busted out the portable inflator and aired them up.

These EVs are over 6,000 lbs so proper tire pressure is especially important. In the end, they're not my cars so I shouldn't really care. But the BITOGer in me wouldn't allow that. Now, I have my limits. Would I go so far as to do a synthetic oil change on a rental car like some of the stories I've read on here? No lol

Thank you for attending my Ted Talk

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[Dr_Dr3i]

If I get a rental and it "feels" off, the first thing I'll check is the air pressures. I will adjust if grossly outside the spec, otherwise just attribute it to the rough wear-n-tear it goes thru prior to being in my care.