1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 265

CAUTION: (Continued) 0 Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-LoadingInformation label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures foryour tires when they're cold."Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). 0 0 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out anda serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, oldtires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough (underinflation), you can air get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) -- 6-37