Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Flat Spots, Correcting
| Flat spots cannot be removed from tires with workshop
equipment. |
| Such flat spots can be "driven out" only by driving the car
until the tires are warm. |
| We do not recommend the following method during cold or
winter weather. |
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Check the tire pressure and correct, if necessary. |
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If possible, drive the vehicle on an expressway. |
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If the traffic and road conditions permit, drive at a speed
of 120 km/h to 150 km/h (74.56 to 93.2 mph) for a distance of 20
to 30 km. |
WARNING
| Do not endanger yourself or other persons during
this road test. |
| Follow all traffic regulations and speed limits when
performing the road test. |
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Lift the vehicle immediately after the performing the road
test. |
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Remove the wheels from the vehicle. |
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Balance the wheels on the stationary balancing machine.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Balancing“. |
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Expanded functions can be performed using Hunter RFT33VAG
Road Force Touch™ Wheel Balancer -VAS6230B4- in addition to the
previously known balancers.
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Other materials:
Engine oil specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications.
The correct engine oil is important for the function and service life of the
engine. A special high quality multigrade oil has been filled at the factory and
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Identification
There are several specifications located on the rim. The following
examples shows the rim identification:
Replacement parts number:
6E0 601 027 A
Size of disc wheel:
6 J x 15
6 - Rim width in inches
J - Shape of rim flange
15 - Rim diamete ...
Taper
Taper is caused by slightly offsetting the tread and/or the
belt by a few tenths of a millimeter from the geometric center
of the tire. Taper cannot be recognized visually nor can it be
measured with workshop equipment.
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