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. |
| B - |
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:
Removing and installing metering pump -V54-, Golf GTE
Removing
Note
Pay attention to correct part number of metering pump -V54-
(different versions)
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue.
Checking metering pump -V54- with “end sealing valve” ...
Radar sensor
Fig. 174 In the front bumper: radar sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A radar sensor is fitted to the front bumper to monitor
the traffic situation . Vehicles travelling ahead can thus be detected up to a
distance of approximately 120 m.
T ...
Paintwork in Aftersales
Panels galvanised on both sides
Earlier attempts at flanged pairings have resulted in the
fact that only panels that are galvanised on both sides are used
now. Only in this way can the cathodic protection and the
barrier effect of the zi ...
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