Common Causes of Corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion on your car are: o Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed to accumulate underneath the car.
o Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abrasion or minor scrapes and dents which leave unprotected metal exposed to corrosion.
See also:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the
number used in registering your car and in all
legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. It
can be found in three different places on your
ca ...
Air cnditioning care
Keeping the Condenser Clean
The air conditioning condenser (and engine
radiator) should be checked periodically for
accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc.
These can interfere with maximu ...
Checking electric cooling fans
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling ...