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The oil in your vehicles engine is one of the main components that keep it healthy. There are two things that above all else you need to do to it. Check it often (at least once a month) and make sure it stays clean. The oil helps lubricate the moving parts, helps disperse the heat, improves sealing, and helps keep the inside of your engine clean. Oil is to your engine like blood is to your body, a necessity.

There are three main types of motor oils: conventional, synthetic, and synthetic blend. Conventional motor oil is the least expensive and is basically a by product of the crude oil refining process. It is prone to quicker deterioration, especially when exposed to high levels of heat. Synthetic motor oil is more expensive because it is developed from chemical compounds, making it far cleaner and more stable than conventional motor oil. It's also able to maintain it's viscosity, or flow, in most temperatures better than conventional motor oil. The viscosity index is a measure of how much the oil's viscosity changes as temperature changes. A higher viscosity index indicates the viscosity changes less with temperature than a lower viscosity index. Synthetic blends combine some of the properties of both of the other types of motor oil. This allows the manufacturers to keep the cost more in line with conventional oil. Synthetic blends are basically a conventional motor oil with high performance elements added to help it burn cleaner and withstand greater temperatures than conventional motor oil.

Your oil needs to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Refer to your owners manual or ask at your parts store what is recommended by your vehicles manufacturer for your engine. You'll also need to know what size engine is in your vehicle to get the proper oil filter and proper amount of oil. Most average engines hold 4 to 6 quarts.

The first step in every installation is verifying you have everything to do the installation. You will need a solid, level place to work, a way to elevate the vehicle if you can't get under it. A floor jack and stands or drive on ramps are the easiest ways. A ratchet and socket or wrench the proper size for your oil drain plug, a oil drain pan, a oil filter wrench, a funnel, disposable gloves, and the new filter and oil.

Tip: Warm oil drains faster than cold oil, but hot oil will burn you. I wouldn't recommend running the engine for more than 10 minutes before you change the oil because you will get a little on your hand.

Tip: Open the hood and place the oil on top of the engine. You don't want to forget to put the new oil in the engine.

Once the front of the vehicle is securely supported, crawl under it and locate the oil pan on the bottom of the engine. Usually near the front center of the vehicle and slightly behind or between the front tires. Consult your owners manual or search for a diagram online if you can't find it. Locate the drain plug.

Place the oil drain pan underneath the plug and loosen the plug with a socket or wrench. Remember lefty loosey and righty tighty.

Remove the plug by hand and hang on to it. Otherwise you'll be fishing through the oil to dig it out.

After the oil drains, wipe off the plug and plug opening and replace the plug. It's always good to start all bolts by hand so you know they are not cross-threaded. Tighten with socket or wrench. It needs to be really snug but don't over tighten it.

Locate the existing filter. Oil filters are usually on the lower side of the engine in front of the oil pan.

Position the oil drain pan under the filter and use an adjustable filter wrench to loosen the oil filter and drain any remaining oil.

Wipe the surface where the filter mounts to the engine and make sure the rubber seal off the filter is not stuck to the engine.

Use some new oil to lightly coat the rubber seal on the new filter and install the filter. Again the filter needs to be snug but most of the time as tight as you can get it with your hands is perfect.

Grab your tools, the oil drain pan and slide out. The hard part is done.

Locate the oil filler cap and remove it from the top of the engine.

Place the funnel in the opening and add the new oil. Keep a check on the level using the dipstick.

Replace cap and run the engine for a minute. This allows the filter to fill up.

Check the dipstick and add more oil if necessary.

Check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for leaks.

Clean up any spilled oil and pour the used oil in a container to drop off at your local recycling center. Please don't pour it on the ground or in the sewer.

You just saved yourself a few bucks and you have the satisfaction of knowing this project was done right. Order your oil and filter today and start making plans for changing it next weekend.

Written by Renae Watkins on behalf of AutoTruckToys.com; The Authority in Car and Truck Accessories

Accessorizing your Pick Up Truck the Way you Want it

Man by nature has no contentment in life. After buying a certain thing, the want for more or for something better arises. It is already innate; something which is expected. Say, seven days after purchasing a pick up truck, you might want to change its appearance the way it would satisfy you. Thus, accessorizing it comes in to your mind.

No matter what the style of your pickup truck is, chances are you would want to change it from the way it was manufactured. Whatever is the use your vehicle, be it for work, party, hang outs or for off-road plays, you can always accessorize it the way it suits your personality. Performance parts, accessories and customization products are always available to make your pickup truck unique. You can buy them either in your favorite car stores or via the internet.

Styling the Exterior

In the automobile market are several types of exterior pickup truck accessories that would facelift the appearance of the outside of your truck. They include air dams, bras and masks, bug shields, bumpers, fender flares, graphics and emblems, grille guards, hood ornaments, hoods and scoops, mirrors, racks and cargo accessories, roll pans, running boards, splash guards, tool boxes, truck steps, tire covers, visors, wings and spoilers and wiper cowls. Select items that will best complement your truck's basic lines and that will work well together instead of looking cluttered.

The use of a bug shield is a great new way to protect your hood from insects and other types of messy or damaging debris. A Stainless Steel truck bug shield uses brilliant stainless steel to brighten up and protect your hood.

Styling the Interior

Changing the appearance of your pick up truck’s interior is all about improving the comfort level when riding in your vehicle. Some examples of accessories that can help are 12 volt accessories, cargo trays and liners, consoles and racks, dash covers and trim, door accessories, floor mats, horns, instrument panel covers, pet accessories, seat covers, seats and steering wheel covers.

You can also augment some electronic devices to facilitate comfort. Choices include CBs and scanners, cruise controls, GMRS radio, GPS and navigation systems, power inverters, radar and laser detectors, remote starters, security systems, and antennas. You can also upgrade the standard radio that came with your truck upon purchasing it to a stereo CD or satellite radio system.

Making the Load Good and Improving the Ride

There are still more accessories that can add to the enhancement of your truck. For your truck bed, you can add cargo control, bed mats, bed liners, bed protection, bed rails, tailgate accessories and tonneau covers. Also added to your options are towing accessories like hitch balls, hitch mounts, hitch covers, hitch steps, hitch wiring, hitches, tow hooks and straps, towing mirrors, winch accessories, winches and winch mounting systems.

By improving your pickup's suspension and brakes you make the ride both smoother and safer. To achieve this, you are going to need anti-sway bars, bars and arms, bushings and shackles, hubs, lift kits, lowering kits, shocks and struts, skit plates and trusses, and springs. Adding more lighting does not only improve your vehicle’s appearance. It also improves safety. Some typical lighting pickup truck accessories include accent lighting, auxiliary lighting, back-up lights, bulbs and lamps, driving and fog lights, headlights, interior lights, light bars, light covers, light guards, marker lights, neon lighting, spotlights, taillights, tow lighting and wiring, turn signal lights and warning lights.

Considering electrical and exhaust systems essentials

No matter how good your truck looks, it will be tantamount to zero if your pick up truck does not start. If you have got this problem or fear it might happen, try buying alternator accessories, battery accessories, battery chargers, chassis wiring or jump start systems. If the problem is on the exhaust end, you might need catalytic converters, exhaust systems, exhaust tips and extensions, headers or mufflers.

If you want to do all these things by yourself, you will need some tools and equipment. Useful items include tire pressure gauges, car care products, computer software, creepers and seats, diagnostic equipment, engine hoists and stands, garage and parking accessories, jacks, stands, ramps, paint, sanding materials and abrasives.

Now, your truck is finally enhanced just the way you wanted.

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Is there a way to stop the "growth" of oxidation on the hood/top of a truck?

I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra that I inherited from my late father. On the hood is the beginnings of oxidation and the top of the cab is covered in it. Without replacing everything, is there a way to prevent the growth of it or even fix this?

Thank you and much love
Thanks everybody you all helped a lot

Hi,

Assuming there are no holes:
Clean/ scrape the oxidized area, paint it with 3 coats of primer, smooth out with metal putty and paint over. This should stop and prevent further damage.

If, during scraping, you detect pitting/ holes, take the car to a metal worker. He'll need to patch the hole before you protect the car with paint.

HTH

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