Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
| Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen workshop, unless of course they were installed
ex-factory. For allocation of the shocks and springs refer to
→ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”. |
| Diving or dipping and trailer snaking can also be avoided
with stabilisation aids that can be procured in most European
countries via Volkswagen dealerships and also installed by them. |
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| Notes on operation and driving |
 Note
| It is essential that the notes on operation and driving,
which can be found in the operating instructions of your
vehicle, are read and observed. |
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Since higher demands are placed on the engine cooling system
when a trailer is being towed, the cooling system is uprated in
conjunction with factory fitted towing at ...
Other materials:
Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant
Fig. 195 In the engine compartment: mark
on the coolant expansion tank
Fig. 196 In the engine compartment: coolant
expansion tank cap
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The warning lamp for the engine coolant will light up
if the engine coolant leve ...
Service fluids and consumables
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All service fluids and consumables,
e.g. toothed belts, tyres, coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and vehicle batteries,
are being constantly developed. For this reason, service fluids and consumables
should be replaced ...
Tools and materials commercially available
Fin comb
Charging hoses
5/8"-18 UNF valve
Note
Use charging hoses in different colours, 1800 mm ...
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