Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion - Dodge Challenger 2015 Operating Information Manual

Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on
the axle. The fluid level should be 1-2.5mm
below the fill plug. Add fluid, if necessary, to
maintain the proper level. Refer to "Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining
Your Vehicle" for further information.
Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the "Service and Warranty Handbook"
for the proper maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From
Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice, and
chemicals that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons, are highly cor-
rosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne
contaminants, road surfaces on which the ve-
hicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an ad-
verse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
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The following maintenance recommendations
will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or re-
moval of paint and protective coatings from your
vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash
your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR®
Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse
the panels completely with clear water.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR®
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to
remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as
MOPAR® Cleaner Wax to remove road film,
stains and to protect your paint finish. Take
care never to scratch the paint.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out
the paint finish.
CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning
materials such as steel wool or scouring
powder that will scratch metal and painted
surfaces.
• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200
psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar-
riage at least once a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk
be kept clear and open.