CORROSION PROTECTION
TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRI-
BUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION
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Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep
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The accumulation of moisture-retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
the vehicle clean.
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Always check for minor damage to the
paint surface and if any exists, repair it as
soon as possible.
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Damage to the paint surface and other
protective coatings caused by gravel and
stone chips or minor traffic accidents.
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Keep the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors open to avoid water accumula-
tion.
Check the vehicle underbody for accumu-
lation of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash
with water as soon as possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE
RATE OF CORROSION
Moisture
The accumulation of sand, dirt and water on
the inside floor of the vehicle can accelerate
corrosion. Wet floor carpet/floor mats will not
dry completely inside the vehicle. They should
be removed and completely dried to avoid floor
panel corrosion.
CAUTION:
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Never remove dirt, sand or other debris
from the passenger compartment by
washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt
with a vacuum cleaner.
Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity.
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of
corrosion to those parts which are not well
ventilated.
Chemicals used for road surface deicing 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.
Corrosion will also be accelerated in areas
where the temperatures stay above freezing.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
Air pollution
For additional protection against rust and
corrosion, which may be required in some
areas, consult a NISSAN dealer.
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the
air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use
accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt
also accelerates the disintegration of paint
surfaces.
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