Appearance
Car
e
7-8
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Cleaning the Headlights and
Taillights
Dirty
lights reduce your ability to see and
be
seen. Because your headlights and
tail
-
lights
are plastic, clean them with a cloth
and
mild deter
gent that is diluted in water
.
Then rinse them with clear water.
Do not clean the lights with abrasive
cleaners.
Such cleaners scratch the lights.
Also,
do not wipe the lights when they are
dry.
This can scratch them as well. Do
not
use fuel, commercial tar remover
, chemi
-
cal
solvents, or strong deter
gents. These
products can crack the lights.
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Cleaning
the Mirr
ors
Do
not clean the mirrors with
a dry cloth
or
abrasive cleaners. Use a soft cloth and
mild detergent diluted in water or glass
cleaner.
Be careful when you remove ice
from the outside mirror. You can easily
damage the reflective surface.
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Cleaning
the W
indows
When the windows become dirty, clean
them with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container of cleaner.
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Engine
Compartment
A
clean engine is not only nicer
to look at,
but it is also easier to work on. A clean
engine
is also more ef
ficient because the
engine
is able to cool properly
. A buildup
of grease and dirt acts as an insulator,
keeping
the engine warmer than normal.
S Extreme
care must be used
if a power
washer is used to clean the engine.
The high pressure fluid could pene-
trate sealed parts and assemblies
causing damage or malfunctions.
S In
order to avoid
possible cracking of
the engine block or fuel injection
pump, do not spray a hot engine or
injection pump with cold water.
S The battery, ignition coil, air intake
and engine compartment fuse box
must be covered. Covering these
components will help prevent water
damage.
S Never
wash or rinse the engine
while
it is running. Water getting into the
engine may cause internal damage.
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