Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure
| The graph shows the temperature development of a tyre at a
speed of 180 km/h. |
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When specified tyre pressure is maintained, the temperature
will remain stable. |
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Danger zone: When tyre pressure is 0.3 bar below
specification, the temperature rises to above 120° C at higher
speeds. |
| C - |
Critical temperature threshold: A tyre defect will develop. |
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The following points must be observed for vehicles with
four-wheel drive:
Only tyres of the same make, design and tread pattern may be
fi ...
Structure of wheel rim
1 -
Wheel rim flange
Stop for tyre side beading
2 -
Hump (H2) on both shoulders of rim
...
Other materials:
Electrical components
At some point, you have probably received an electric shock
when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic
charge accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause
malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack and
steering colum ...
Overview of fitting locations – Start/Stop system
Note
Note safety precautions
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The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles.
Fitting locations for RHD vehicles are similar.
1&nb ...
Checking shock absorbers when removed
Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an additional visual indication.
Note
Shock absorbers are maintenance-fre ...
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