MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION
Most vehicle corrosion is caused by:
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
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.
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.
Air pollution
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.
PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION
CAUTION
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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.
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned periodically.
For additional protection against rust and corrosion, which may be required in some areas, consult a NISSAN dealer.
Skoda Fabia. Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 141 Changing a wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts
Undoing
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as the stop1).
Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt about one turn in t ...
Skoda Fabia. New tyres
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the
same
tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle ar ...
Peugeot 208. Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of
the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the ra ...