Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
● Damage to paint and other protective coatings
caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle
body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle and should be removed for dry ...
Other materials: Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, see "Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities". NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order ...
Changing engine oil and oil filter
For additional information on engine oil
and oil filter change, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for 15 mi ...
Corrosion protection
Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion
Most vehicle corrosion is caused by:
The accumulation of moisture-retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
Damage to paint and other protective
coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor traffic ...
Corrosion protection
Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion