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Light alloy wheels
To preserve the decorative appearance of the
light aluminum cast, some special care is ne-
cessary. Aside from road dirt and salt sprays,
brake metal dust will exert corrosive effects.
If left on too long, brake metal dust can cause
pitting. Wash the wheels with a sponge or hose
brush every other week. Road salts should be
removed weekly with an acid free cleaning
solution. Every three months (after regular
cleaning) the wheels should be coated with
petroleum jelly. Rub it in firmly with a soft cloth.
Never use abrasive or metal polishing clean-
ing agents.
Remember that moisture and road salt on
brakes may affect braking efficiency. Test
the brakes after each car or wheel wash.
Engine compartment
The engine compartment, as well as all engine,
transmission, front and rear axle assembly
surfaces have been treated at the factory for
protection against corrosion. If it becomes ne-
cessary to steam clean or otherwise wash the
engine compartment, the wax based protec-
tive coating is usually lost. It is therefore im-
portant to re-apply this protective coating to
all engine compartment panels, flanges, cavi-
ties, seams and engine assembly surfaces.
The accelerator cable return spring must be
lubricated after each engine compartment
cleaning.
Chassis
The lower body shell of your Porsche is thor-
oughly protected against corrosion. However,
it is recommended to have the underbody in-
spected twice a year. Any detected damage
to the undercoating, due to road hazards,
should be repaired promptly. Oil based pro-
tective sprays must not be applied. Only tar or
wax based anti-corrosion protectors are com-
patible with the factory applied undercoating.
Before application, road dirt and oily substan-
ces must be removed.
Whenever the lower body shell, axle, trans-
mission or engine assemblies are repaired,
the lost anti-corrosion coating of the af-
fected surfaces should be renewed.
Your Porsche dealer has the knowledge, equip-
ment and personnel to advise and assist you.
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