MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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WhatCausesCorrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paintandprotectivecoatingsfromyourvehicle.
CAUTION!
Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions,
change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo-
nents,alldrivelinejointsandsteeringlinkagemore
often than in normal service, to prevent excessive
wear.
Themostcommoncausesare:
• Roadsalt,dirtandmoistureaccumulation.
•
Stoneandgravelimpact.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
• Insects,treesapandtar.
• Saltintheairnearseacoastlocalities.
ProtectionofBodyandPaintfromCorrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphiclocationsandusage.Chemicalsthatmakeroads
passableinsnowandice,andthosethataresprayedon
treesandroadsurfacesduringotherseasons,arehighly
corrosivetothemetalinyourvehicle.
•
Atmosphericfallout/industrialpollutants.
Washing
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Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicleintheshadeusingMOPARCarWashoramild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clearwater.
Thefollowingmaintenancerecommendationswillenable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistancebuiltintoyourvehicle.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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