CORROSION PROTECTION
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MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION
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1. The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
SEAT BELTS
Air pollution
Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are
extremely corrosive. They accelerate corrosion
and deterioration of underbody components
such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines,
brake cables, floor pan and fenders.
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Industrial pollution, the.presence of salt in the air
in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use will
accelerate the corrosion process. Road salt will
also accelerate the disintegration of paint sur-
faces.
2. Damage to paint and other protective coat-
ings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION
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TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE
FROM CORROSION
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For additional protection against rust and corro-
sion, which may be required in some areas,
consult a NISSAN dealer.
Moisture
GLASS
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Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
The accumulation of sand, dirt, and water on the
underside of the body will accelerate corrosion.
Floor covering which becomes wet will not dry
satisfactorily in the vehicle and should be re-
moved for drying to avoid the possibility of
corrosion of the floor panels.
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to
become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
and tailgate open to avoid water accumula-
tion.
CAUTION:
Relative humidity
When cleaꢂing the inside of the wiꢂdow,
do ꢂot use sharp-edged tooꢁs, abrasive
cꢁeaneꢀ or chꢁoriꢂe based disinfectaꢂt
cleaꢂeꢀ. They couꢁd damage eꢁectricaꢁ
conductors or rear window defogger ele-
ments (if so equipped).
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Check the underbody and inside the pick-box
(Truck model). If any sand, dirt, or salt has
accumulated, wash it off with water as soon
as possible.
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas where
the temperatures stay above freezing and where
atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is
used.
CAUTION:
•
Never remove dirt, sand or other debris
from the passenger compartment by
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