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.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
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Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
Start the vehicle with the shift lever in the PARK position (vehicle can also
be started in NEUTRAL). Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range. ...
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”
Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are specifically
blended to reduc ...
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge
pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with ...