2009 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

Maintenance
High-corrosion areas
Moisture breeds corrosion
To help prevent corrosion
If you  live in  an area  where your  car  is
regularly exposed to corrosive materials,
corrosion protection is particularly impor-
tant.  Some  of  the  common  causes  of
accelerated   corrosion  are   road   salts,
dust  control  chemicals,  ocean  air   and
industrial pollution.
Moisture creates the  conditions in which
corrosion  is   most  likely  to   occur.  For
example,  corrosion   is   accelerated   by
high humidity, particularly when tempera-
tures  are  just  above  freezing.  In  such
conditions, the corrosive  material is kept
in contact with the  car surfaces by mois-
ture that is slow to evaporate.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it is
slow to dry and holds moisture in contact
with   the   vehicle.   Although   the   mud
appears to  be  dry, it  can still  retain the
moisture and promote corrosion.
High  temperatures  can also  accelerate
corrosion  of parts  that  are not  properly
ventilated  so  the  moisture  can be  dis-
persed.  For  all these  reasons, it is  par-
ticularly important to keep your car clean
and  free  of   mud  or  accumulations   of
other materials. This  applies not  only to
the visible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the car.
You can help prevent corrosion from get-
ting started by observing  the following:
Keep your car clean
The best  way to  prevent corrosion  is to
keep your car clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention  to  the  underside of
the car is particularly important.
If you  live in  a high-corrosion  area —
where  road  salts are  used,  near  the
ocean,  areas with  industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take  extra
care  to  prevent  corrosion.  In  winter,
hose off  the  underside of  your car  at
least  once  a  month  and  be  sure  to
clean  the underside  thoroughly  when
winter is over.
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CategoriesKia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2009
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