Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Corrosion protection

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Appearance care / Corrosion protection

Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable operation.

Cleaning aluminum wheels

Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on too long, it may be difficult to clean off. Do not use soap containing grit to clean the wh ...

Most common causes of corrosion

The most common causes of corrosion are: The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas. Damage to paint and other prot ...

Other materials:

Air filtration system (if equipped).
Your vehicle's air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system. Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the following table. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter's dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty condi ...