Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Vibration, Causes for Vibration
| There are many causes for vibration. Vibration can also be
caused by tire wear, among other things. Tire wear caused by
driving does not always develop evenly over the entire tread.
Due to this, a slight imbalance develops which disturbs the
smoothness of the formerly accurately balanced wheel. |
| This slight imbalance cannot yet be felt in the steering
wheel, but it is present. It increases the tire wear and
consequently reduces the service life of the tire. |
| In order to guarantee over the entire service life of a tire
a |
| it is recommended that wheels/tires be balanced at least two
times within the tire's service life. |
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If a vehicle comes to the workshop with the complaint
“vibration”, a road test must be performed before balancing the
wheels.
That wa ...
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Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 159 Removing the cover of the
gearshift gate (left-hand drive) The controls are mirrored in right-hand drive
vehicles
Fig. 160 Unlocking the selector
lever lock manually
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If the power fails in the vehicle (for ...
Engine Cooling
Because towing places higher demands on the engine cooling
system, the cooling system is enhanced in vehicles that have
factory-installed trailer hitches, if necessary. This is done by
installing a stronger or a second coolant fan and/or a larger
radiato ...
Filling the tank with petrol or diesel
Fig. 130 In the right-hand side of the
vehicle at the rear: tank flap open
Fig. 131 Open tank flap with tank cap attached
to the holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Switch off the engine, ignition and the
mobile telephone before filling the ta ...
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Vibration
Vibration, Road Test, Performing Before Balancing