Veh icle Storage
Main ten ance Tip s
If you plan on storing you r vehicle for an
extend ed period of tim e (60 days or more), refer
to the follow ing maintenance recom mend ations
to ensu re you r vehicle stays in good operating
cond ition.
Genera l
❑Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
❑Protect from sunlight, if possible.
❑
If vehicles are stored ou tsid e, they requ ire
regu lar maintenance to protect against ru st
and dam age.
Body
❑
Wash vehicle thorou ghly to rem ove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel hou sing and und ersid e of front
fend ers.
❑
Period ically wash vehicles stored in exp osed
locations.
❑
Tou ch-u p raw or prim ed metal to prevent
ru st.
❑
Cover chrom e and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of au to wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed .
❑
Lubricate all hood , door and tru nk lid hinges
and latches with a light grad e oil.
❑Cover interior soft trim to prevent fad ing.
❑
Keep all ru bber parts free from oil and
solvents.
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| Categories | Ford Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | User and Operator's Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download |
| Model Year | 1996 |
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| Publisher | ford.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Ford Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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