Glossary / General

ambient temperature

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Ambient temperature is just the temperature of the air around you. When it gets colder, the air in your tires can shrink, making them lose pressure.

Technical Definition

Ambient temperature refers to the air temperature of the surrounding environment. It can affect various aspects of vehicle performance, including tire pressure, as lower temperatures can cause air to contract and reduce pressure in tires.

Hear It Discussed

"If you're looking at an AC system that doesn't operate, you're looking at ambient temperature, you're looking at system pressures..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 27, 2026 - Hour 2 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 10:00

"...it should be on the same day or the next day at the same ambient temperature with the same conditions..."
Why Banks Uses Data & Others Use Hype The Diesel Podcast 25:03

"So for every 10 degrees that you're the ambient air temperature drops, you lose one pound of air."
THE Car Show with Dane Donovan - 11/8/2025 The Car Show with Dale and Dane Donovan 08:58