Prevent Salt Erosion On Your Subaru

 

During the winter, it’s a hassle to keep the exterior of your car clean.  After all, as soon as you clean it, another storm hits, right?  Well, even if it’s inconvenient or difficult, it’s one of the most important things you can do for the health of your vehicle. Why?  Because tires can kick up salt and road de-icing products into the undercarriage of your vehicle. And that causes salt corrosion. 

It’s a pretty serious issue. A recent AAA Automotive Engineering study reported that salt chemicals that are used to treat roads during winter storms can cause up to $3 billion in vehicle rust damage every year. The report also stated that 22 million U.S. drivers have had rust damage to their cars because of salt and liquid de-icers in the past five years. And the average cost to repair these issues are almost $500 each!

AAA Northeast Spokesperson Fran Makyo said, “Many state and municipal transportation departments have shifted from using traditional rock salt to liquid de-icers because they have lower freezing points and melt ice faster. Unfortunately, these same chemical characteristics can damage vehicles because they remain liquefied longer and are likely to coat a car’s underside components.” 

Now more than ever, it’s important to constantly be aware of these liquid de-icers and to keep your car as clean as possible.  The biggest issue that could go unnoticed is the corrosion of brake lines and the bottom frames of vehicles. If you have to replace a brake line, it can cost $200-$700, depending on how many lines need to be replaced. 

With every cleaning during winter weather, you’ll be able to loosen, dissolve and neutralize road salts that are on your vehicle. As the winter winds down in the coming months, make sure your car is clean and check for rust and corrosion on the bottom of your vehicle. If you do happen to find damage, do not hesitate to bring your Subaru to Stocker Subaru, your State College car dealer.  Our service technicians can take care of your Subaru and keep it running beautifully for years. If you’re in the market for a new, preowned or certified preowned Subaru, come talk to one of our sales professionals.  You can also view our entire inventory online at www.stockersubaru.com.  Think #Subaru, think Stocker!

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