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Originally Posted by Syr4RinNC
Theres not much you can do. The newer frames are coated better, but older vehicles there is nothing you can do
There are months where the roads are salted every day/ multiple times a day or it doesnt rain/ clear from the road. There are also limited car washing options when it is below freezing every day.
You do the best you can to hose off the undercarriage when able
You kinda live with knowing that if you drive the vehicle in the winter, eventually itll rust out.
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have to disagree with this... there absolutely is a lot you can do to prevent rust in winter climates. fluid film or many other brands are a spray on waxy/oily film that protects the undercarriage. or you can coat it with a high quality paint to add extra protection to the weak factory coating on 4th gens.
you can also wash it periodically regardless of temps. i live in the upper midwest where it gets VERY cold & can snow 2 or 3 times a week... all car washes in climates like this have either heated water to use year round or the nicer car washes have heated bays or doors to close & function year round... people wash their cars here when its 0*f! granted the water will freeze when you pull out of the bay, but its better than brown salty ice chunks sticking to your wheel wells & frame etc.
so yes, wash it as needed & consider a spray on protector product if you live in an area that salts the roads.
