During the winter months, Magnesium Chloride is used on the roads to melt snow and ice. At higher elevations, CDOT
urges automobile owners to wash their cars a few times per week to remove the Mag-Chloride. Mag-Chloride is highly
corrosive and causes damage to chrome, wires and hoses if left on the vehicle for an extended period of time. Since CDOT
has been using Mag-Chloride, various truckers' associations have experienced increased maintenance problems due to
deteriorating wires and hoses. We recommend that you protect your auto investment by washing at least once a week
during the winter. In times of frequent snowfall, you may need to wash twice or more. We also recommend that you wash
your vehicle every time you come back from the mountains since there is a greater quantity of Mag-Chloride used above
7,000 feet.
DEICER PROBLEMS-accelerated and excessive corrosion to various truck parts and components (aluminum, stainless
steel and electrical wiring are particularly affected); increased maintenance costs and warranty claims. (
www.cmca.com/research_deicer.htm)
KILLER CHEMICALS
Severe rust build-up on the brake shoe table, called "rust jacking"
by brake engineers, is causing brake linings to deform, work
loose, crack and break. Read article
urges automobile owners to wash their cars a few times per week to remove the Mag-Chloride. Mag-Chloride is highly
corrosive and causes damage to chrome, wires and hoses if left on the vehicle for an extended period of time. Since CDOT
has been using Mag-Chloride, various truckers' associations have experienced increased maintenance problems due to
deteriorating wires and hoses. We recommend that you protect your auto investment by washing at least once a week
during the winter. In times of frequent snowfall, you may need to wash twice or more. We also recommend that you wash
your vehicle every time you come back from the mountains since there is a greater quantity of Mag-Chloride used above
7,000 feet.
DEICER PROBLEMS-accelerated and excessive corrosion to various truck parts and components (aluminum, stainless
steel and electrical wiring are particularly affected); increased maintenance costs and warranty claims. (
www.cmca.com/research_deicer.htm)
KILLER CHEMICALS
Severe rust build-up on the brake shoe table, called "rust jacking"
by brake engineers, is causing brake linings to deform, work
loose, crack and break. Read article
Facts about Magnesium Chloride
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In the News
Fox 21 News Colorado Springs
The Colorado Department of Transportation says
magnesium chloride does contain corrosive
products and it can damage to your car, so it
recommends you wash your car after every major
snowstorm. Read article
Glenwood Springs Post
Independent
Mag chloride is corroding rubber car parts faster
than in the past, he said. "We see the windshield
wipers lasting half as long as they used to," he
said. "We see all kinds of corrosion underneath
the car." Electrical components, covered in
plastic, often corrode and trip check engine
lights.Read article
Vail Daily
Fanger said. "I can tell you I've been in the
transportation business a long while and I can tell
you it eats brakes." Read artilce
Fox 21 News Colorado Springs
The Colorado Department of Transportation says
magnesium chloride does contain corrosive
products and it can damage to your car, so it
recommends you wash your car after every major
snowstorm. Read article
Glenwood Springs Post
Independent
Mag chloride is corroding rubber car parts faster
than in the past, he said. "We see the windshield
wipers lasting half as long as they used to," he
said. "We see all kinds of corrosion underneath
the car." Electrical components, covered in
plastic, often corrode and trip check engine
lights.Read article
Vail Daily
Fanger said. "I can tell you I've been in the
transportation business a long while and I can tell
you it eats brakes." Read artilce
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