Maintenance
High temperatures can also acceler- Keep your vehicle clean
• When cleaning lower door panels,
panels and frame mem-
bers, be sure that drain holes are
kept open so that moisture can
escape and not be trapped inside
to accelerate corrosion.
ate corrosion of parts that are not
The best way to prevent corrosion is
properly ventilated so the moisture
to keep your vehicle clean and free
can be dispersed. For all these rea-
of corrosive materials. Attention to
sons, it is particularly important to
the underside of the vehicle is partic-
keep your vehicle clean and free of
ularly important.
rocker
mud or accumulations of other mate-
rials. This applies not only to the vis-
ible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the vehicle.
Keep your garage dry
•
If you live in a high-corrosion area
where road salts are used, near Don't park your vehicle in a damp,
-
the ocean, areas with industrial poorly ventilated garage. This cre-
pollution, acid rain, etc.-, you ates a favorable environment for cor-
should take extra care to prevent rosion. This is particularly true if you
corrosion. In winter, hose off the wash your vehicle in the garage or
underside of your vehicle at least drive it into the garage when it is still
once a month and be sure to clean wet or covered with snow, ice or
the underside thoroughly when mud. Even a heated garage can con-
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from
getting started by observing the fol-
lowing:
winter is over.
tribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed.
•
When cleaning underneath the
vehicle, give particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather
than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
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