Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Increasing Temperature Due To Low Tire Pressure
| The diagram shows the temperature behavior of a tire at
speed of 180 km/h (111.84 mph). |
| A - |
Normal range: when maintaining the specified tire pressure,
the temperature remains stable. |
| B - |
Danger zone: when the air pressure is 0.3 bar (4.35 psi)
below specification, the temperature rises to above 120 °C (248
°F) at higher speeds. |
| C - |
Critical temperature limit: The tire defect is triggered. |
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Driving time in minutes |
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Note the following regarding AWD vehicles:
Only tires having the same size and are manufactured by the
same manufacturer and have the same prof ...
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An economic driving style
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Changing gear earlier
In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of
thumb for most vehicles: at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) drive in 3rd gear, at 40
km/h (25 mph) in 4th gear and at 50 km/ ...
Critical Point
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the
vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works
with a substance which boils easily, designated as refrigerant.
The refrigerant employed is tetrafluoroethane R134a, which
bo ...
Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified
order before working in the engine compartment :
Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the
engine has stopped.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping
and p ...
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