Zero2Turbo
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS
    Zero2Turbo
    • Home
    • Contact
    • Videos
      Featured

      BMW M4 CSL Goes Official With 543 HP (404 kW) and Loses Over 100KG

      By Zero2TurboMay 20, 2022
      Recent

      BMW M4 CSL Goes Official With 543 HP (404 kW) and Loses Over 100KG

      May 20, 2022

      Brabus Reveal 808 HP (603 kW) Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

      May 18, 2022

      Every Lamborghini Aventador Lines Up For Symphonic V12 Drag Race

      May 16, 2022
    • South Africa
    • Zero2Turbo Telegram
    Zero2Turbo
    Home»News»Causes of Rust
    News

    Causes of Rust

    By Zero2TurboFebruary 23, 2015Updated:March 28, 2017No Comments
    Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp
    Share
    Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram

    Depending on where you live in the country, the formation of rust has the ability to make or break your vehicle, and significantly lesson its life span. Whether you live in the snowy Northeast, or near the ocean, there are many reasons why your vehicle may be rusting out, and there are ways to combat the formation of the dreaded stuff. If you have wondered why it forms and how to get rid of it, take a look below.

    To form, rust just needs to find an electrolyte, cathode or anode, making vehicles incredibly susceptible to it as they contain two of the above, while water contains one. While the metal of your car can act as the cathode and anode, water is an electrolyte, making it incredibly easy for rust to form if you live in a humid climate.

    There are, in addition, substances which can quicken and worsen the formulation of rust. The most common is salt. Salt is an effect electrolyte, more effective than water, and vehicles that spend the majority of their time in an area that is heavily salted will be left with rusty vehicles. In the snowy climates, snow is the most common tool to utilize against snowy roads and make for safer travel, while on the coast, salt is no just in the water, but in the humid air as well. Though auto manufacturers have taken steps to prevent rust, by creating primers and paints with ingredients to ward off the formation, they are ultimately only part of the solution to keeping your vehicle rust free.

    Why is rust such a big deal on cars, and should I be worried if I see some? Rust, in short, weakens metal. This is not good for the body of your vehicle, and it can lead to serious problems whether you are driving on a highway or rear ended. Anything that weakens the structure of the vehicle is a very bad thing. So if you see rust, act immediately. To prevent the formation, wash your vehicle every two weeks and apply a wax coating to the exterior once a month. Depending on where you live, you may need to go an extra step further and purchase an anti-rust spray or protective lubricant, as these will add another layer of protection.

    Keeping your vehicle clean and happy is ultimately the best defense against rust. Taking action at the first sign of rust developing will also go a long way in extending the life of your vehicle. Never take rust for granted, as this slow and silent aggressor can lead to serious damage.

    Related Article: Regularly Scheduled Car Check Ups

    Share. Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram
    Previous ArticleBest Crossovers
    Next Article Snowboarding Behind A Lamborghini HuracΓ‘n

    Related Posts

    BMW M4 CSL Goes Official With 543 HP (404 kW) and Loses Over 100KG

    May 20, 2022

    Mercedes-Maybach SL Is In The Works

    May 19, 2022

    Mansory Create Menacing 1,085 HP (809 kW) Ferrari ‘F9XX’ From SF90

    May 19, 2022

    BMW M240i Gets Rear-Wheel-Drive Variant But Not Coming to South Africa

    May 19, 2022

    All-New Pagani ‘C10’ Coming September 12

    May 19, 2022

    Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali Says South Africa Grand Prix “Most Likely To Happen Soon”

    May 18, 2022

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Popular Posts
    • Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali Says South Africa Grand Prix “Most Likely To Happen Soon”
    • Bentley EV To Pack As Much as 1,400 HP And Hit 100 KM/H In 1.7 Seconds
    • Brabus Reveal 808 HP (603 kW) Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
    • BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring Refreshed
    • Lamborghini Confirms 2024 LMDh Race Car With Teaser

    Latest Instagram Photos
    • We have done countless launch control starts in countless cars but this has to be one of the biggest surprises so far. It's not the fastest we have tested but the way it gets 2.2 tons off the line is something to experience. Get the British brute on some grippy tarmac and you will be blown away!

0 to 100 km/h is claimed to be 3.6s and that claim is accurate!

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #Bentley #ContinentalGTSpeed #Z2TDriven
    • #FrontEndFriday from @bmwbryanston with a brand new BMW M4 Competition finished in Individual Speed Yellow πŸ’›

That looks absolutely superb with the Double-spoke style 826 M wheels in Black.

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #BMW #M4Competition #SpeedYellow
    • The BMW M4 CSL. A Legend is Reborn.

543 HP (404 kW) and 649 Nm (479 lb-ft)
0 to 100 km/h in 3.7s
Sheds 108kg
1,000 units worldwide
15 headed for South Africa (5 in each colour)
Price comfortably over R3m

What do you think? More at Zero2Turbo.com

#BMWM4CSL #M4CSL #BMW
    • One word to describe the Bentley Continental GT Speed: Effortless πŸ’¨

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #Bentley #ContinentalGTSpeed #Z2TDriven
    • First time seeing the new Bentley Bentayga S in the metal and wow it is striking.

Those 22" wheels look superb, especially in this spec.

Starts from R4,695,000 and that gets you a twin-turbo V8 delivering 542 hp (404 kW) and 770 Nm of torque.

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #Bentley #BentaygaS #BentleySouthAfrica
    • #MercedesAMGMonday done right with the brutal AMG GT Black Series recently snapped by @matts_cars_za for @amg_driving_academy_za 😎

This is the first time a GT Black Series has been shot on track in SA and potentially the first time one has posed with the slightly less hardcore AMG GT R Pro.

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #MercedesAMG #GTBlackSeries #GTRPro #Zwartkops #AMGDrivingAcademyZA

    Follow Us

    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    Designed by Zero2Turbo.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.