2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 534

532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid level. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further informa- corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, tion. road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme Fluid Level Check hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will Lubricant should be at the bottom edge of the oil fill hole. have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. Adding Fluid Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level The following maintenance recommendations will enable specified above. you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. Selection Of Lubricant Use only manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer to What Causes Corrosion? "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Your Vehicle" for further information. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads • Stone and gravel impact. passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on