Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
- The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
- Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
- Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
- It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used in coastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution.
- It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just above freezing.
- Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
- High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.
Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and
built to resist corrosion. Special materials
and protective finishes have been used on
most parts of the vehicle to help maintain
fine appearance, strength, and r ...
To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
roads that have been salt ...
Other materials:
Installation
COOLING(H4DO) > Water PumpINSTALLATION1. WATER PUMP PULLEY1. Using the ST, install the water pump pulley.ST1 18355AA000PULLEY WRENCHST2 18334AA030PULLEY WRENCH PIN SETTightening torque:14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)2. Install the under cover. Front Under Cover > INSTALLATION" ...
Engine oil
CAUTION
If the oil level gauge in your Subaru Ascent does not slide out easily,
gently rotate it left and right before pulling. Applying excessive force may
lead to sudden release and possible injury.
Always use engine oil that meets the recommended grade and viscosity
specified for t ...
Removal
LUBRICATION(H4DO) > Oil Level SwitchREMOVAL1. Open the front hood, and make alignment marks (A) on the front hood striker and the front hood using a marker pen.2. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.3. Change the front hood stay position from (A) to (B), and completely open the fron ...
