5Q0413175C Volkswagen bellows

These are basically protective covers, rubber or plastic usually, that slide over your strut assemblies. They keep dirt, water, salt, and all the crud from the road off the piston rod and seals of your strut. They also keep the lubricating oil inside the strut where it belongs. Think of it like a really tough skin protecting something delicate. They're part of the suspension system, specifically working with the strut itself. Your strut absorbs the bumps in the road, and the bellows ensure that process isn’t hampered by contamination or lost lubrication. They don't make the suspension work, but they help it work well and last a long time. They fit over the strut body and move with the suspension. Well, if these tear or get damaged, everything that’s supposed to stay out gets in, and everything that’s supposed to stay in leaks out. That’ll quickly ruin the strut seal, and you’ll end up with a leaking strut, which means reduced ride quality, and eventually, a failed strut. You’ll notice if one’s gone bad – usually it's a pretty obvious tear, and you might even see oil coating the strut. If you ignore it, you’ll be looking at a much more expensive repair down the road than just replacing the bellows. We carry a good selection of these at Fixparts Online, and they’re generally a pretty straightforward DIY job if you’re comfortable working on cars. Technical support you can rely on: Bellows (MPN 5Q0413175C) comes with a 12-month warranty!

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