Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Disintegrated Tread
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Foreign Object Damage
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and
the like can pierce the tire.
This always leads to tire damage.
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Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure
The most common causes of failure are small external damage,
a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage.
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Other materials:
Checking
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Turn off the ignition.
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Connect pressure gauge battery (A/C service station).
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Take pressure gauge readings. There are two possible results
A and B.
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Run-Flat Tire, General Information
Run-flat tires have a reinforced sidewall in comparison to
standard tires. This reduces the tendency for the sidewall to
roll when there is a loss of pressure and prevents the sides of
the tire from being pinched. This allows the vehicle to be
driven whi ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Petrol
→ Diesel
→ Autogas
Different engines require different fuels. The factory-fitted sticker on the
inside of the tank flap indicates the fuel type that is required for your particular
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