Saab 9 3 II 2 YS3F owners manual page 257

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Car care255 Use a hose to clean the underside of the car What causes rust?Preventive maintenance thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-The following procedures are necessary to spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion ject to rusting whenever air and moisture help protect against rusting. Refer also to agent to any worn or damaged areas, to manage to penetrate the protective finish. the terms and conditions of the Performa- prevent the onset of corrosion.Body panels may rust through if the process tion Limited Warranty described in the war- Even after the anti-corrosion warranty has is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever ranty booklet. expired, it makes good sense to continue to water is trapped or where the car’s panels 1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at maintain the rustproofing.are continuously damp. least twice a year. Under adverse Seams in the body, especially those in the Damage to paint and undercoating by conditions, where there is a rapid doors and trunk lid, are particularly vulnera-stones, gravel and minor crashes immedi-buildup of dirt, sand or road salt, wash ble to corrosion from the outside, caused by ately exposes metal to air and moisture. your car at least once a week. After grit and salt thrown up from the road, and to Road salts used for de-icing will collect on extreme exposure to salted snow or corrosion from the inside, largely as a result the bottom of the car and promote rusting. slush, evidenced by a white film on the of condensation. Keep the seams clean and Areas of the country with high humidity have car, wash the car immediately. Frequent at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen-a greater potential for rust problems, espe-washing will prevent paint damage from etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab cially where salt is used on roads or there is acid rain and other airborne contami- dealer will be pleased to give you further moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout) nants such as tree sap and bird drop- advice. may also damage paint and promote rust-pings. If any of these contaminants are ing. noticed on the car the finish should be washed immediately. • Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt (include the underbody). • Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose (dish washing) detergent and water. • Rinse car thoroughly with clean water. • After washing, check and clear all drains in doors and body panels. • Wipe the car dry, preferably using a chamois.

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