1996 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 340

u Drive slowly. If you can hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, stop the vehicle and tighten the chains. If you continue to hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle. u Avoid fully loading your vehicle if possible. u Remove tire chains at the first opportunity u Make sure your suspension insulation and Cleaning the Wheels after using them on snow and ice. Do not use the chains on dry roads. bumpers are not missing or worn to avoid damage to your vehicle. Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to remove grease and tar. NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are abrasive. Cleaning F-350 Aluminum Dual Rear Wheels If you have factory-installed Forged Aluminum Wheels on your F-350, you may use the cleaning instructions below to help provide optimum appearance season after season. 1. Keep your F-350 Forged Aluminum Wheels looking great with simple care. Wash the wheels with steam or high pressure water from a hose, and a mild detergent, such as Ford's Premium Car Wash Concentrate, or equivalent. Do not use harsh alkaline cleaners. 341