- 1). Keep a close check on your tires. Whenever a tire begins to look a little flat, use a tire gauge to check the pressure. Different vehicles and tires need different pressures, so consult your owner's manual for the ideal level for your pickup truck. If the pressure is lower than ideal, pump in air with an air compressor you own or one available for a few cents at a gas station.
- 2). Clean up messes on seats and plastic such as the dashboard and door handles. Use interior wipes to clean messes immediately to prevent stickiness and damage. Some sodas can eat away at the fabric on truck seats if not cleaned thoroughly.
- 3). Wipe up gas that dribbles down below your gas tank nozzle. Wiping away gas residue from the exterior paint of your pickup truck with a baby wipe prevents the gas from sitting on your paint job long enough to cause rusting.
- 4). Drive the speed limit. Driving the speed limit in designated areas lowers the risk of vehicle accidents that will cause temporary or permanent damage to your pickup truck.
- 5). Install a plastic bed liner or use plastic sheeting when transporting large, heavy or sharp-cornered objects that will cause damage to your truck's bed. Wrap sharp edges in tape or place a plastic lining or old bed sheet between the object and the bed lining.
- 6). Perform regular checkups under the hood of your pickup truck. If you are knowledgeable about truck motors and inner workings, perform the checks yourself; if not, have the checks done by professionals. Conduct oil changes on a regular basis, as often as checkups, which are recommended for every 6 months or 5,000 miles for most trucks; check your owner's manual to see the recommended oil change schedule for your particular pickup.
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