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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Tire sidewall labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on
the sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and ...
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and have
the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on
all four wheels; otherwise, poor handli ...
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil and filter changes are requir ...