Appearance Care; Engine Compartment; Cleaning the Headlights and- Page 292

Appearance Care

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Cleaning the Headlights and
Taillights

Dirty lights reduce your ability to see and
be seen. Because your headlights and tail-
lights are plastic, clean them with a cloth
and mild detergent that is diluted in water.
Then rinse them with clear water.

Do not clean the lights with abrasive
cleaners. Such cleaners scratch the lights.
Also, do not wipe the lights when they are
dry. This can scratch them as well. Do not
use fuel, commercial tar remover, chemi-
cal solvents, or strong detergents. These
products can crack the lights.

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Cleaning the Mirrors

Do not clean the mirrors with a dry cloth
or abrasive cleaners. Use a soft cloth and
mild detergent diluted in water or glass
cleaner. Be careful when you remove ice
from the outside mirror. You can easily
damage the reflective surface.

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Cleaning the Windows

When the windows become dirty, clean
them with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container of cleaner.

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Engine Compartment

A clean engine is not only nicer to look at,
but it is also easier to work on. A clean
engine is also more efficient because the
engine is able to cool properly. A buildup
of grease and dirt acts as an insulator,
keeping the engine warmer than normal.

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Extreme care must be used if a power
washer is used to clean the engine.
The high pressure fluid could pene-
trate sealed parts and assemblies
causing damage or malfunctions.

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In order to avoid possible cracking of
the engine block or fuel injection
pump, do not spray a hot engine or
injection pump with cold water.

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The battery, ignition coil, air intake
and engine compartment fuse box
must be covered. Covering these
components will help prevent water
damage.

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Never wash or rinse the engine while
it is running. Water getting into the
engine may cause internal damage.