What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near sea-coast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
• Bird droppings.
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Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a
properly maintained engine exhaust system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if the exhaust ...
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic.
When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mi ...
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline
with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with ...