Car care
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Engine bay
Clean the engine compartment using an
engine detergent and rinse with hot water.
Cover the headlights and do not aim the
spray nozzle on the:
Washing
The underside of the car also needs wash-
ing regularly, and this should be done very
thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the
underside of thecar by handif the car is usu-
ally washed in an automatic car wash with-
out special facilities for underbody cleaning.
Never wash or leave the car to dry in the
sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather
immediately after washing to avoid smears
and streaks.
Cleanthewindowglassinsideandoutusing
a high quality window cleaner. This is partic-
ularly important when the car is new, as
upholstery and trim have a tendency to
sweat a little at first.
Keep theglass well cleaned,as this helps to
prevent misting.
Wash the car frequently. When the car is
new, washthebodyworkbyhand, usingjust
cold water – a brush attachment on the end
of a hose is ideal. Do not use automatic car
washes for the first five or six months,
before the paintwork has hardened prop-
erly. Thereafter, use a high quality car wash
soap added to lukewarm water.
Remove any bird droppings without delay,
as these can discolor the paintwork and
prove difficult to polish out.
Use a soft cloth moistened with methyl alco-
hol to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do
not use strong cleaners, as these can dry
out the paintwork.
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Radiator.
Throttle cable.
Throttle housing.
Other engine controls.
The alternator.
Ignition system and other electrical com-
ponents.
Avoid spraying the hood liner, as this can
become heavy and hang down and touch
the engine when the hood is closed.
Additional care should be taken if using a
high-pressure washer. Hold the nozzle at
right angles to the area to be cleaned. This
is particularly important when spraying
labels.
Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent or
solvent when carrying out repairs or mainte-
nance. Saab recommends the use of envi-
ronmentally safe degreasing agents.
NOTE
Avoid using any alcohol-based cleaners
on the front and rear light clusters, as
these can cause cracking of the lenses.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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