2010 Hyundai I20 Owners Manual

Maintenance
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High-corrosion areas
Moisture breeds corrosion
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
If you  live in  an area  where your  car is
regularly exposed to corrosive materials,
corrosion protection is particularly impor-
tant.  Some  of  the  common  causes  of
accelerated   corrosion  are   road   salts,
dust  control  chemicals,  ocean  air  and
industrial pollution.
Moisture creates the  conditions in which
corrosion  is  most   likely  to  occur.   For
example,   corrosion  is   accelerated  by
high humidity, particularly when tempera-
tures  are  just  above  freezing.  In  such
conditions, the corrosive material  is kept
in contact with the vehicle’s surfaces with
moisture that slowly evaporate.
By using the most  advanced design and
construction  practices to  combat  corro-
sion,  we  produces  cars  of  the highest
quality. However,  this is  only part of  the
job. To  achieve  the long-term  corrosion
resistance  your vehicle  can deliver,  the
owner's  cooperation  and  assistance  is
also required.
Mud  is particularly  corrosive because  it
dries slowly  and holds  moisture  in con-
tact  with the  vehicle. Although  the mud
appears to be dry, it can still  retain mois-
ture and promote corrosion.
Common causes of corrosion
The most  common  causes of  corrosion
on your car are:
High  temperatures  can also  accelerate
corrosion  of parts  that  are not  properly
ventilated  so  the  moisture can  be  dis-
persed.   For all these  reasons, it is  par-
ticularly  important to  keep  your  vehicle
clean and  free of mud  or accumulations
of other  materials. This applies  not only
to the  visible surfaces but  particularly to
the underside of the vehicle.
Road  salt,  dirt  and   moisture  that  is
allowed to accumulate underneath  the
car.
Removal of paint or protective coatings
by  stones,  gravel,  abrasion or  minor
scrapes and dents  which leave unpro-
tected metal exposed to corrosion.
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