1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 274

Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them last: longer, seal better, and not stick squeak. Apply or silicone grease with a clean clothleast every six at months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application maybe required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.) Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these not are removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, pan, and floor exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can do thisfor you. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishSome weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and quickly and may develop a major repair expense. into attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. damage This can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped Minor chips and scratches be repaired with touch-up can discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into materials availablefrom your retailer or other service the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas finish damage can be corrected of in your retailer's body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paint causes this, job Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the by surfaces of new vehicles damaged this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first.