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255Car care

Use a hose to clean the underside of the car

thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or

spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion

agent to any worn or damaged areas, to

prevent the onset of corrosion.

Even after the anti-corrosion warranty has

expired, it makes good sense to continue to

maintain the rustproofing.

Seams in the body, especially those in the

doors and trunk lid, are particularly vulnera-

ble to corrosion from the outside, caused by

grit and salt thrown up from the road, and to

corrosion from the inside, largely as a result

of condensation. Keep the seams clean and

at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen-

etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab

dealer will be pleased to give you further

advice.

What causes rust?

Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-

ject to rusting whenever air and moisture

manage to penetrate the protective finish.

Body panels may rust through if the process

is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever

water is trapped or where the car’s panels

are continuously damp.

Damage to paint and undercoating by

stones, gravel and minor crashes immedi-

ately exposes metal to air and moisture.

Road salts used for de-icing will collect on

the bottom of the car and promote rusting.

Areas of the country with high humidity have

a greater potential for rust problems, espe-

cially where salt is used on roads or there is

moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout)

may also damage paint and promote rust-

ing.

Preventive maintenance

The following procedures are necessary to

help protect against rusting. Refer also to

the terms and conditions of the Performa-

tion Limited Warranty described in the war-

ranty booklet.

1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at

least twice a year. Under adverse

conditions, where there is a rapid

buildup of dirt, sand or road salt, wash

your car at least once a week. After

extreme exposure to salted snow or

slush, evidenced by a white film on the

car, wash the car immediately. Frequent

washing will prevent paint damage from

acid rain and other airborne contami-

nants such as tree sap and bird drop-

pings. If any of these contaminants are

noticed on the car the finish should be

washed immediately.

• Begin washing by rinsing the entire car

with water to loosen and flush off heavy

concentrations of dirt (include the

underbody).

• Sponge the car with a solution of either

a good quality car soap or mild general

purpose (dish washing) detergent and

water.

• Rinse car thoroughly with clean water.

• After washing, check and clear all

drains in doors and body panels.

• Wipe the car dry, preferably using a

chamois.

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