APPEARANCE PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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• Clean with the cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
• Dry with a clean cloth.
• For difficult stains, use a commercial leather cleaner.
Weatherstripping
Occasionally spray weatherstripping on doors and win-
dows with silicone compound to help preserve resiliency.
This is especially useful in freezing weather to prevent
doors and windows from sticking shut with ice.
Chassis
Hose dirt and grime from the entire chassis. Then if an oil
leak develops, you will be able to detect it easier.
CAUTION: Do not spray the suspension with
chemical products or mineral oil; it can cause
damage to the bushings.
Storing and Reintroducing Vehicles Into
Service
To help maintain a vehicle in storage as well as ease its
reintroduction into service, perform the following actions
at least monthly:
• Wash and protect painted and metal surfaces, and
also weatherstripping, as outlined in the preceding
“Appearance” information.
• Operate the vehicle to circulate fluids and lubricants
that have settled to the lowest part of a component.
This will provide protection against corrosion on gears
and bearings and keep seals resilient.
Before starting the engine, do the following:
– Check the engine oil level and fill as required.
– Check and maintain batteries as outlined on page
174.
– Drain any condensation from the fuel/water sepa-
rator, if so equipped.
– Start the engine and bring to normal operating
temperature:
– Operate the air conditioning system at least 10
minutes.
– Drive the vehicle a short distance to allow lubri-
cants to circulate in the transmission and axles.
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