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.
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Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts
Lower the car to the ground by turning the wheel nut wrench counterclockwise.
Then position the wrench as shown in the drawing and tighten the wheel nuts. Be
sure the socket is seated completely ...
High-Corrosion Areas
If you live in an area where your car is regularly exposed to corrosive materials,
corrosion protection is particularly important. Some of the common causes of accelerated
corrosion are road salts ...
Door locks
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before
you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all the
doors are securely closed and locked so
that the doors cannot ...