Subaru Legacy: Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
1. The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
2. Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips
or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
1. 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.
2. It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just
above freezing.
3. Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though
other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
4. 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 s ...See also:
Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard resistance and smoother
high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction,
and are selected to comple ...
Power windows
WARNING:
- Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent
unexpected use of th ...
Location
The vehicle is equipped with a tire sealing system that enables you to temporarily
seal a hole in the tread surface and re-inflate a flat tire, or to adjust a tire’s
inflation pressure.
The s ...