Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean. A coating of wax, rubbed to a high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts.
See also:
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment
WARNING:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Turn it off and get everyone away ...
Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe
a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and
condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace
as needed.
b) Or every four yea ...
2.0 L L4 Engine Shown, 2.4 L L4 Engine Similar
1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterc ...