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FIELD & STREAM TIP //

Flush your cooling system every 24,000 miles

ENGINE COOLANT //

  • Engine coolant should be a 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze and water
  • Any muddiness or brown coloration is an indication of dirt or rust in the system
  • As antifreeze ages the lubricants and anticorrosive properties wear out, leaving the system susceptible to corrosion

HOSES //

  • Inspection and replacement of the hoses can help you avoid getting stranded
  • Replace hoses if you find leaks, stiffness, sponginess, hidden rot, rubbed or burned areas, or oil soaking
 

MUD WRESTLING
As with sand, maintain momentum in mud without creating excessive wheelspin. If you sense a loss of traction, turn your steering wheel back and forth, lock-to-lock, to allow the tire to get a bite in the terrain.

CLIMBING HILLS
Drive straight up and down hills. Traveling perpendicular to the slope increases your chances of rolling the truck.

QUICK FIX
Duct tape can repair the following (at least temporarily): Tear in a tire sidewall, leaking radiator hoses, missing gas cap, ripped upholstery, holes torn in tonneau covers or rag tops.