Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 100

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VEHICLE CARE CORROSION PROTECTION The engine compartment, as well as all this protective coating to all engine com-Whenever the lower body shell, axle, engine, transmission, front and rear axle partment panels, flanges, cavities, seams transmission or engine assemblies have and engine assembly surfaces. assembly surfaces have been treated at been repaired, the lost anti-corrosion the factory with a waxbased coating for When washing the engine compartment, coating of the affected surfaces should protection against corrosion. However, be reapplied. we recommend to have the engine com- only use commercially available grease cutting solvents made especially for this Let your Audi dealer advise and assist partment and the underside inspected you. purpose. Carefully follow directions prin- twice a year for any damage to the pro- ted on the container by the manufacturer. Your Audi dealer has the appropriate tective coating preferably before and af- materials, the necessary equipment and ter the winter season. Have necessary is familiar with the application procedure. WARNING repairs done as soon as possible. See Therefore, any additional corrosion pro- Never use gasoline, diesel fuel or your dealer for correct procedures and tection work should be performed by an materials. solvents which could damage rubber authorized Audi dealer. WARNING parts or painted surfaces and could Do not apply additional undercoating cause a fire. Chassis Body cavity sealing or rust proofing on or near the ex- All body cavities which could be affected haust manifold, exhaust pipes, cataly-The lower body shell of your Audi is by corrosion have been given a thorough tic converter or heat shields. During thoroughly protected against corrosion. driving, the substance used for under- protection at the factory. Any detected damage to the undercoa- coating could overheat and cause a ting, due to road hazards, should be This sealing does not require any inspec- fire. repaired promptly. Oil based protectivtion or additional treatments. e If any wax sprays must not be applied. should Onlyseep tar or out of the cavity when the Engine compartment wax based anti-corrosion protectors are ambient temperature is high, it can be re- compatible with the factory-applied un-moved with a plastic scraper and a suit- dercoating. Before application, road dirt, able solvent. Be sure to observe all safe- If it becomes necessary to steam clean ty and environmental regulations. salt spray deposits and oily substances or wash the engine compartment, the must be removed. wax based protective coating is usually lost. It is therefore important to reapply 98

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owners manual Audi 100 - year of production: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 - Audi 100 C3 owners manual EN