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:
Disposal
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front StrutDISPOSALCAUTION:• Before handling the strut damper and shock absorber, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.• Do not disassemble the strut damper and shock absorber or place them into a fire.• When discarding gas ...
Installation
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Expansion ValveINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Replace the O-rings with new parts, and then apply compressor oil.1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.Tightening torque:Heater and cooling unit: General Description > COMPONENT">Air conditio ...
Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Reverse Brake AssemblyINSPECTION• Inspect the drive plate facing for wear and damage.• Check the driven plate for discoloration (burnt color).• Check for worn snap ring, fatigue or damaged return spring or deformed spring retainer.&bul ...
