Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
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Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones,
nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread
for cuts and cracks. Inspect si ...
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving.
After going off-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you
can get any problems taken care ...
Drain
First remove the fill plug (B), then the drain plug (C). The recommended tightening
torque for the drain and fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
CAUTION!
When replacing the plugs, do no ...