Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic 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. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
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Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
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Stone and gravel impact.
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Insects, tree sap and tar.
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Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
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Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
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Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild car
wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear
water.
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If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and
Tar Remover to remove.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Summary of Contents for Sprinter 3500
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Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION ...
Page 72: ...Multiple Child Restraints 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 111: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...
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Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...
Page 123: ...Table Mode Handle Table Mode UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3 ...
Page 263: ...Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 4 ...
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Page 384: ...4X2 Jacking 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...
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Page 402: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
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